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Volkswagen lays out its NEW AUTO strategy: transforming from manufacturer to software-driven mobility provider; Scalable Systems Platform

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen Group executives laid out the basics of the new Group strategy “NEW AUTO – Mobility for Generations to Come”, which will see the Group realign from being a from vehicle manufacturer to a leading, global software-driven mobility provider. Like the MEB today, the SSP will be open to other auto manufacturers.

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Anker Solix F3800 and Home Power Panel create an accessible whole-home backup solution

Baua Electric

Going beyond emergency power, the Home Power Panel enables whole-home energy cycling – connecting an F3800 portable power station, electricity from the grid, and grid-tier solar power systems in an efficient management solution. on one of the most versatile home power solutions available today.

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Yes, Automakers Stand To Benefit From Installing Public EV Charging Stations

EV Connect

will need as many as 235,000 fast EV chargers to meet demand — up from about 47,000 chargers that are available today. If auto manufacturers expect demand for their new EV models to grow, they can’t simply follow the Tesla model of creating their own private, insulated charging networks.

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Ford and Microsoft Partnering on EV Smart Charging

Green Car Congress

announced at the New York International Auto Show that they are teaming up to implement the Microsoft Hohm energy management application for Ford’s electric vehicles. In North America, these include the Transit Connect Electric later this year, Focus Electric in 2011, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and two next-generation hybrids in 2012.

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Volkswagen showcases inductive charging w/ “power lift”, autonomous and semi-autonomous capabilities & gesture control at CES

Green Car Congress

At the 2015 CES in Las Vegas, Volkswagen is showcasing the ongoing development of more connected, more intelligent vehicles by demonstrating four main aspects of emerging mobility technology: computer-controlled drive systems; app and smartphone integration; intuitive vehicle operation; and autonomous and semi-autonomous driving.

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Bosch Powers the Automotive Sector Toward an Electrified Future

Cars That Think

Looking ahead, Stuttgart will likely continue to be the heart of the German auto industry, but how long will the IC engine remain the heart of the automobile? The German automotive sector, along with its global counterparts, is doing so by developing elektrische autos. If connected to DC, the motor simply will not rotate.

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More details about California’s proposal requiring bidirectional charging capabilities for all EVs

Charged EVs

Poilasne believes this is the best approach, as it allows infrastructure providers to explore different varieties of V2X, and will drive auto OEMs and utilities to develop their parts of the V2X ecosystem. A handful of bidirectional-capable EVs are available today, and automakers are quickly implementing the technology.

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