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Bird, Ford-owned Spin latest micromobility platforms to integrate with Google Maps

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Micromobility services Bird and Ford-owned Spin are the latest to integrate with Google Maps for Mobile (GMM). People using Google Maps for efficient and reliable journey planning are now able to discover Spin e-scooters and e-bikes and Bird scooters when given route options for their journeys.

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Toyota and Google Cloud partner to bring AI-powered speech services to Toyota and Lexus vehicles without the cloud

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Toyota and Google Cloud announced an expanded partnership that brings together Toyota and Lexus next-generation audio multimedia systems and Google Cloud’s AI-based speech services. Google’s Speech On-Device Technology. —Umesh Vemuri VP, Global Strategic Customers & Industries, Google Cloud.

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Daimler and Google deepen strategic partnership

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These applications significantly accelerate time-to-market in Mercedes-Benz passenger cars. The collaboration will enable Daimler to use Google Maps for their in-car map displays, and significantly improve their ability to integrate Google services into Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles.

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Volvo EX90, Polestar 3 to support Google’s new HD map

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Google's HD map will also support the introduction of autonomous driving technology in combination with sensor sets to improve the car’s understanding of its environment further. Polestar 2 owners can now control their car remotely using a compatible Google Assistant-enabled device, with the introduction of remote actions.

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Volvo Cars opens order books for new electric C40 Recharge

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The all-electric Volvo C40 Recharge is available online via volvocars.com in select markets across Europe as of this week. Like the XC40 Recharge electric compact SUV, the C40 Recharge comes with an infotainment systems jointly developed with Google and based on the Android operating system.

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Renault first brand to integrate Waze directly into its multimedia system

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The integration of Waze into the OpenR Link multimedia system with integrated Google and therefore visible on the 12-inch vertical screen of the All-new Austral and Mégane E-Tech electric naturally offers drivers greater comfort and safety. —Aron Di Castro, Director of Marketing and Partnerships at Waze.

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Autonomy orders 23,000 EVs from 17 automakers; $1.2B order covers 45 EV models

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Tesla was certainly the right launch partner for Autonomy given their dominance in the electric vehicle market today. Production Forecasts: Vehicle will be available to purchase before the end of 2023. The 23,000-unit order represents 1.2% Following are the primary selection criteria for the order: MSRP Range: $26,595 to $122,440.

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