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BASF and Catholic University of the North in Chile collaborate on mining research, development and innovation

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This alliance offers us the opportunity to connect with a leading company on a global scale, so it is a mutually beneficial relationship. —Jorge Davo, Regional Manager of the BASF mining solutions business in South America. Óscar Benavente Poblete, UCN Department of Metallurgical and Mining Engineering (DIMM).

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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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SpaceX now offers Starlink for RVs for remote travels

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SpaceX now offers Starlink for RVS, connecting customers traveling to remote locations in quite a few areas around the world. Starlink now available for RVs, campers & other large vehicles users (note antenna too big for cars),” tweeted Elon Musk recently. Starlink for RVs Availability. Ukraine is listed on the waiting list.

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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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GM introducing US/Canada version of 2013 Chevrolet Spark at LA Auto Show

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A four-speed automatic transmission will also be available. The MyLink infotainment system, featuring the personalized connectivity of Pandora and Stitcher internet radio, will be offered on 1LT and 2LT models when Spark goes on sale in the United States and Canada in mid-2012.

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India-bound Citroen Basalt Vision Coupe SUV Teased, Debut On March 27

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The Citroen Basalt Vision Compact Coupe SUV will be built for India and South America markets based on the C-Cubed platform Citroen has announced it will be revealing the new Basalt Vision Coupe SUV on March 27, 2024, developed for Indian and South American markets. Expect the equipment levels to include a 10.1-inch

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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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