Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 22, 2012

The United States and the European Union (EU) have been working together under a 2009 implementation agreement to develop coordinated research programs to foster international connected vehicle technology and international harmonization of the technology and standards necessary for broad deployment of connected vehicle systems.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2022

The raw material for this is anonymized data from car-to-X or other systems from intelligent, connected Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Winning this important reference project in Europe for intelligent road monitoring marks a major step forward for Mercedes-Benz in our clearly stated aim to ‘Lead in car software’.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2012

ABB launched the Terra Smart Connect (SC), a low-cost DC fast-charger that the company says will significantly improve the business case for installing electric-vehicle (EV) fast chargers throughout Europe. ABB’s connectivity suite supports all existing and future connection standards within the same network.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2019

At a Ford “Go Further” experience in Amsterdam on 2 April, Ford will unveil Fiesta and Focus EcoBoost Hybrid models for Europe. The electric torque assistance helps deliver punchier, more responsive performance, particularly at lower engine speeds, for a more flexible and connected driving experience.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2010

Ford Motor Company and Azure Dynamics Corporation have signed a collaborative agreement to begin delivering a pure battery electric version of the Ford Transit Connect van to customers in Europe beginning in late summer 2011. It will be rechargeable using standard European 220/240-volt outlets within 6 to 8 hours.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2016

On 14 April, the transport ministers of all 28 EU member states signed the Amsterdam Declaration , laying down agreements on the steps necessary for the development of connected, autonomous driving technology in the EU. The signatories pledge to draw up rules and regulations that will allow autonomous vehicles to be used on the roads.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2014

In Berlin, the DRIVE C2X consortium is presenting the results of the field operational tests (FOTs) on vehicle-to-vehicle (V2X or C2X) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I or C2I) technologies (collectively V2X or C2X) in Europe. Users indicated that they are willing to use it if it were available in their vehicles. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2019

Hyundai Motor is introducing connectivity and design enhancements for the new IONIQ in Europe. The new IONIQ features advanced Blue Link connectivity services, SmartSense active safety and driving assistance systems and state-of-the-art infotainment features. Connectivity. New Hyundai IONIQ Electric. kWh battery.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2017

The aim of this partnership is to foster cooperation in the field of connected and autonomous driving solutions as well as standardization, spectrum and related use cases. The main objective of the Alliance is to promote the wide deployment of hybrid connectivity for connected and automated driving in Europe.

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Driivz

AUGUST 1, 2023

The EV charging ecosystem, comprised of EV manufacturers, EV charging station manufacturers, and EV charging network operators among others, understands that interoperability made possible by standards and protocols for EV charging and communications is essential to everyone’s success. The CCS Combo 1 (CCS1) connector uses the standard U.S.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2022

The Eletre delivers a significant number of firsts for Lotus: the first five-door production car, the first model outside sports car segments, the first lifestyle EV, the most ‘connected’ Lotus ever. It also comes with the ability as standard to accept 22kW AC charging which, where available, reduces the time plugged in.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 31, 2023

The comprehensive package includes a customizable driver’s instrument display, a more powerful and intuitive multimedia system, convenient and stable connectivity and, for the first time, a hands-free digital key to access and start the car.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2017

SAIC Mobility Europe, a division of China’s largest vehicle manufacturer, SAIC, is introducing the Maxus light commercial vehicle brand. The Maxus EV80 and is available as a panel van and a chassis cab, providing practicality and extensive versatility demanded by fleet operators.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2019

Ford Europe will introduce more powerful and fuel-efficient 2.0-liter The engine delivers up to a 6% improvement in fuel efficiency, based on the World Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP), while adhering to the latest stringent Euro 6 emissions standards. liter EcoBlue is also available with 130 PS and 105 PS power outputs.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

As the first fully connected integral system solution, the third generation of the Sprinter demonstrates the development of the division from purely a vehicle manufacturer into a provider of complete transport and mobility solutions, the company said. (Duisburg is home to the world’s largest inland port.) Mercedes-Benz is investing some €2.5

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

From 2019 onwards, the Volkswagen Group brands will use the WLANp standard (IEEE 802.11p) for communications among vehicles and between vehicles and their environment (V2X). The legacy IEEE 802.11p standard allows reliable low latency communication of basic safety messages between vehicles and between vehicles and roadside infrastructure.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2016

By bringing together Renesas’ V2X R-Car system-on-chips (SoCs) and Cohda Wireless’ V2X and CAV software solutions, the companies deliver a V2X reference solution that supports European and North American communications standards for V2X system development. Both were deeply validated and proven for reliable operation.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2020

Jeep is taking orders in Europe for the Renegade 4xe and Compass 4xe plug-in hybrids ( earlier post )—the first electrified Jeep models in the EMEA Region. It is based on a modular structure and is available for the 4xe versions in the four-cylinder configuration with two output levels: 130 (Limited version) or 180 hp (Trailhawk and S).

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Volkswagen plans to connect its production facilities in Chattanooga (TN), Puebla and Silao (Mexico) with the global Industrial Cloud initiative from the Volkswagen Group and Amazon Web Services (AWS). Volkswagen’s three North American plants are the first outside Europe to be networked with the Industrial Cloud.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2020

This allows for new eSprinter body configurations previously only available with combustion engines. The next-generation eSprinter will enable us to make many more body variants available. Mercedes-Benz Vans today has a share of more than 30% of the electric midsize and large van segments in Europe.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2013

The Terra 53 C is the first product configuration from a family of DC charging stations supporting the CCS standard. The Terra 53 C will be available for deliveries from summer 2013 throughout Europe. A triple outlet version will follow when CHAdeMO is added.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2012

At EVS26, ABB will also showcase the first prototype of a Terra 51 that supports the Combo charging standard, adopted by US and European carmakers. All Terra chargers are connected to a network providing software upgrades, remote maintenance, servicing and monitoring. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Real-time mobile communications will now be available with immediate effect for vehicle development at the site. The delay time for data exchange, also referred to as latency, is only around ten milliseconds in a 5G standalone network, making Weissach’s one of the fastest 5G networks in Europe.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 18, 2017

The standards-based Autocharge feature enables automatic authorization for EV charging sessions, offering drivers an easy ‘plug in and walk away’ user experience. The Autocharge function works with older, recent and new vehicles with a CCS charging connection. This will provide freedom for electric cars to drive across Europe.

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My Energi

JUNE 8, 2023

Next week, we’re heading over to Intersolar Europe to showcase our eco-smart range of home energy tech. Setting the standards in eco-smart innovation, each product can operate independently, or together as part of an integrated ecosystem to give users complete energy independence.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Customers can choose here between the basic version and two fully networked variants, which they can control using the We Connect ID. With the We Charge charging card, We Charge customers already have access to one of the largest charging networks in Europe. Charger, for example, the home charging station from the Group brand Elli.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

BMW will introduce a new X5 plug-in hybrid, the BMW X5 xDrive45e iPerformance, in Europe in 2019, to be followed by a US model in 2020. ft 3 ) is available. The new BMW X5 xDrive45e iPerformance is fitted as standard with a two-axle air suspension and electronically controlled dampers. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 18, 2022

million sales, which accounts for one in five vehicles sold in Europe. Produced in the Stellantis plant in Tychy, Poland, the new Avenger is equipped with standard Selec-Terrain and Hill Descent Control. In 2023, the B-SUV segment is expected to reach an annual total of 2.2

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Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2016

Europe’s leading trade associations for the telecommunications and the automotive sectors intend to launch a large-scale, pre-deployment project to test connected and automated driving at the EU level. High definition maps will be updated with a fast connection to the internet on phone or other mobile devices.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2014

In a new report, “Strategic Analysis of the European Market for V2V and V2I Communication Systems”, Frost & Sullivan finds that Daimler and Volvo are expected to lead the implementation of V2V (vehicle-to-vehicle) communication systems among vehicle original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across Europe.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 19, 2014

In moving forward on that, Fields said, Ford will focus on five key areas of innovation: mobility, autonomy, connectivity, customer experience and performance. Our vision for connectivity, it’s all about helping people stay connected. Our vision for connectivity, it’s all about helping people stay connected.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2018

The new charging station is suitable for electric models of all brands with the European standard Type 2 variant of the widely used Combined Charging System (CCS), and is now available for use free of charge. Increasing the available charging capacity to up to 450 kW allows charging times to be significantly reduced.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2014

Audi’s first plug-in hybrid, the A3 Sportback e-tron ( earlier post ), is now available to order for customers in Europe. Approximately 410 Audi dealers in Europe—including 105 in Germany—are selling the A3 e-tron. Click to enlarge. Pricing on the German market is €37,900 (US$50,800). Hybrids Plug-ins'

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2020

—Emilio Herrera, Chief Operating Officer for Kia Motors Europe. This will also be Kia’s most high-tech car to date, due to its progressive connectivity, driver assistance and infotainment technologies. Its user-friendly twin digital displays deliver advanced graphics, new telematics features and smartphone connectivity.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Australia-based hydrogen solid state storage and distribution company Hydrexia has entered an agreement with Netherlands-based HyGear, supplier of industrial gases and on-site generation systems, to supply hydrogen in Europe. Hydrexia says that its ground storage products will be available for commercial deliveries starting Q1 2016.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2016

V2X systems can operate independently or complement other connected vehicle technologies, and they offer the benefit of working in a non-line-of-sight environment with a 0.6 compliant, offers easy remote management via any SNMP browser and is available in a ruggedized compact form factor. 1 km range.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2013

This 50 kW DC fast charging station meets both SAE Combo and CHAdeMO standards for battery electric vehicles. ABB was the first manufacturer in the world to meet both standards, launching the harmonized product in Europe last spring.

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