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Audi using swarm data to improve car-to-X service local hazard alerts

Green Car Congress

The service is available in the new models from Audi, Volkswagen, SEAT, Škoda, Porsche, Bentley, and Lamborghini. In the car, control of the wheel slip can enable the development of tire maintenance services, for example, by detecting the level of wear as well as the performance level of the tire. In Europe, more than 1.7

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Road Test: 2021 Genesis GV80 2.5T RWD Prestige

Clean Fleet Report

The Genesis Connected Services and Digital Key offer multiple conveniences, including being able to start the GV80 remotely. Maintenance – Three years/36,000 miles. Heck, I had people comment they thought I was driving a Bentley. Aux-in jacks and Bluetooth streaming audio with voice recognition completed the system.

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Tesla Inside: The Ultimate Vintage Land Rover Retrofit

Cars That Think

A port mounted on a rear fender connects a standard CCS ( Combined Charging System ) plug to an onboard 7-kW charger. EV conversions here and elsewhere are seizing both imaginations and wallets, as classic-car fans focus on improved performance, reliability, and ease of maintenance, with the environmental benefits a green icing on the cake.

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GM, Segway to Make Vehicle - WSJ.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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Convincing Consumers To Buy EVs

Cars That Think

Total cost of ownership of EVs is generally less than an ICE vehicle over its expected life since they have lower maintenance costs and electricity is less expensive per mile than gasoline, and tax incentives and rebates help a lot as well. Right now, there is a dearth of EV-certified mechanics and repair shops.

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