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GM and AT&T to bring 5G to GM vehicles with enhanced core network; first available in MY2024

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General Motors and AT&T will bring 5G cellular connectivity to millions of GM vehicles coming off the assembly line over the next decade in the United States. Faster music and video downloads with higher quality. 5G connectivity will first be available in select model year 2024 vehicles.

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BMW integrates Ubigi’s global Personal eSIM solution for premium connectivity – ET Auto

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BMW customers in France and Germany can activate the Personal eSIM of their vehicle with Transatel’s Ubigi 5G data plans to enjoy additional infotainment features and WiFi connectivity, irrespective of their primary network operator for their regular smartphone subscription. and 9 with the option Personal eSIM (SA6PA).

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Rising disposable income giving a thrust to connected cars in India – ET Auto

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Car variants that are connected feature-rich contribute as much as 45% of sales of a particular model, according to industry estimates. Connected cars are becoming the mainstream choice for many new car buyers in India fuelled by rising disposable incomes and an influx of new models.

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Elon Musk’s Starlink now available in the Philippines

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Available na ngayon ang Starlink sa Pilipinas,” SpaceX wrote , posting the message in Filipino, one of the country’s most prolific languages. These include Coron, Palawan, which is said to have beaches that rival some of the world’s best, and the mountainous regions in the north, which are known to have subpar internet connectivity.

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Volvo Cars’ connected safety technology can alert drivers of accidents ahead – ET Auto

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The Accident Ahead Alert feature is currently available in Denmark on all 90, 60 and 40 series Volvo car models, from model year 2016 and onwards. It will be available in compatible Volvo cars in Europe, starting from Denmark. You’re driving down a winding country road. It’s impossible to see beyond the road in front of you.

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Toyota and Lexus partner with WattTime to offer lower emissions EV charging program

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Leveraging the power of the Remote Connect feature within the Toyota and Lexus apps, Toyota and Lexus BEV and PHEV customers will be able to manage their home charging experience, via the ECO Charging feature, to select the most efficient times to charge their vehicles. Last year Toyota launched the all-new BEV crossover, the bZ4X.

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Volvo Group launches electric truck safety app with AR technology for first responders

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The Emergency Response Guide app, now available for download free of charge from the Android and the Apple stores, provides safety information for all Volvo Group heavy electric truck brands, including Volvo Trucks, Renault Trucks and Mack Trucks. For Mack electric trucks, the AR features will be added during June 2023.

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