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Volkswagen CES2017 show app previews emerging Volkswagen digital Ecosystem

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen has developed a special app for CES 2017, available now at the App Store ( iOS ) and at Google Play ( Android ). In the Connected Car, visitors can try out their personal digital world live. Earlier post.) All settings are stored online. The manufacturer is also presenting its I.D.

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Hands-on: Ford debuts new in-car digital platform with dual-screen Apple Maps via CarPlay – 9to5Mac

Baua Electric

There’s integrated Google Maps, access to apps via Google Play, built-in Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, and built-in gaming support with apps like Asphalt Nitro 2. In the Nautilus, the second-screen Apple Maps interface takes the place of the built-in Google Maps interface in the car’s panoramic display.

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EV Briefs, and Black Rock City & EVs

Plugs and Cars

Google Guys Th!nk Their Rechargeit.org campaign really makes the connections between renewable power and plug-in cars. The founders of Google have made personal investments in Tesla as befits dotcom billionaires, and they're converting Priuses to plug-in hybrids for the company fleet with battery maker A123.

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