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Rivian introduces YouTube App and Google Cast video streaming to the R1 infotainment system

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American automaker Rivian is upping the entertainment factor for current and future owners of its flagship R1 line of EVs. Additionally, the automaker is adding Google Cast capabilities, giving drivers and passengers the ability to mirror their favorite content in the EV from a smartphone or tablet. Stay tuned.

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Google-backed Gravity claims fastest EV charging in America

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Gravity, a New York-based EV charging startup backed by Google Ventures, claims to be rolling out the fastest chargers in the U.S. Many automakers are looking to higher power charging in future vehicles, though. Porsche has pointed to 400 kw charging in future models, for instance. market can accept,” according to Gravity.

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Android Automotive adds Chrome app, Android Auto gets deeper EV integration

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In addition to updates for phones , tablets , and TVs , Google has a number of Android Auto and Automotive announcements at CES 2024, including a Chrome app. Android Auto is getting deeper integration wherein electric vehicles can share real-time battery information with Google Maps. This is rolling out starting today.

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Google-backed EV charging startup Gravity Mobility opens fastest public chargers in the US

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This technology caught the eye of Google Ventures (GV), who led a successful seed funding round for an undisclosed amount last November. This is also encouraging technology for the future, as Gravity’s chargers will be able to continue delivering the fastest rates as EV platforms advance to handle higher speed caps.

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Honda Promises CarPlay, Android Auto on 2024 Prologue

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Honda says their first volume electric vehicle, the Prologue, will play nicely with wireless Google built-in plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. This stands in stark contrast to statements made earlier this year by GM about dropping Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. "As

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Tesla China VP hopes to release $25k electric car in the “near future”

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Tao also remarked that she is hoping that vehicles that are independently designed and manufactured by the Tesla China team will be on the roads in the near future. . At the same time as Chinese consumers, we will bring the excellent quality made in China (vehicles) to the world,” the Tesla VP noted (translated using Google Translate).

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Yes, Rivian uses Android Automotive OS to build its software experience

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Google’s Android Automotive software has been adopted by many carmakers for the EV era, but it tends to vary between different brands. This week Google and Rivian confirmed to 9to5Google that the EV-maker uses Android Automotive as the base of its software experience, something that was previously not known.