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Volkswagen picks up pace of transformation with new ACCELERATE strategy

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Volkswagen also will make autonomous driving available to many people before the end of the decade. In South America and the United States, Volkswagen is striving to break even in the current fiscal year. E-mobility was just the beginning: the real disruption has yet to come. Faster expansion of e-mobility.

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IHS Markit: more than 11.2M Vehicles will be equipped with V2X in 2024

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A major driving force for the implementation of enhanced connectivity in vehicles today is the demand for safer roads and the minimization of road fatalities. India isn’t expected to see any type of V2X production in vehicles until 2023, while the South America region falls outside of the forecast period (2017-2024) altogether.

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Volkswagen of America unveils the 2021 ID.4 electric SUV

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Volkswagen of America revealed the all-new ID.4 4 electric SUV—the brand’s first long-range EV to be sold in the US. 4 82kWh RWD 1st Edition models will have a range of 250 miles with a full charge on the EPA cycle. 4 also comes with three years of fast charging with Electrify America at no additional cost.

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Toyota to explore integration of SmartDeviceLink Technology with Ford subsidiary; open source version of Ford AppLink

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Developing robust, flexible, safe and user-friendly connected services is a priority for us, and one that we believe is shared by Ford, Livio and other contributors to SDL technology. Globally accessible, limited only by app availability in each market. The in-car app market is quickly evolving.

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Ultraviolette Automotives: A Force To Be Reckoned With In The 2-Wheeler Market

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When it comes to the modifications made over the 2019 prototype, the entire chassis has been completely redesigned, and it now has a spine piece that connects the headstock to the load-bearing motor mount. There were significant changes in the model made after the unveiling in 2019.

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The EV Battery Wish List

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Here’s what they said: Emad Dlala, Lucid Motors, vice-president of powertrain Upstart Lucid Motors hasn’t built many cars, but it’s built a reputation with the record-setting, 830-kilometer driving range of the Air Grand Touring Performance sedan. All those savings would further boost driving range and performance.

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Ford Unveils Next-Generation Global Focus at NAIAS; Features New 2.0L DI Engine with Powershift Dual-Clutch Transmission for NA Market

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The global powertrain lineup for the new Focus will include a range of Ford EcoBoost four-cylinder turbocharged direct injection engines—including the 1.6-liter The global powertrain lineup for the new Focus will include a range of Ford EcoBoost four-cylinder turbocharged direct injection (DI) engines—including the 1.6-liter

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