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Volvo Car Group and Ericsson partner on global connected car services; Connected Vehicle Cloud

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A Connected Vehicle Cloud based on Ericsson’s Multiservice Delivery Platform will provide infotainment, apps and communication services in new Volvo cars. This is a strategically important part of Volvo Cars’ investments for the future where we intend to take a leading position. Earlier post.)

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Rheinmetall Automotive books €200M order in China for lightweight pistons

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The pistons form part of KS Kolbenschmidt’s Liteks program. The convex pin boss abutting surface hub in conjunction with the newly configured connection to the piston skirt provides for well-balanced piston crown support which, in turn, better distributes strain concentration over the entire combustion surface.

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Hyundai introduces in-vehicle payment service Hyundai Pay on 2024 Kona; Parkopedia first service

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Hyundai Pay platform highlights: Offers customers features via the vehicle’s touchscreen and the Bluelink connected car system to enhance the driving experience. The scalable in-car payments system will expand to include other uses and selected scenarios that are part of daily drives and longer trips.

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The new Kia EV6 debuts in South Korea with a bigger battery, more range, and refreshed design

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The new Kia EV6 debuted today in South Korea and Kia has even opened the pre-order books in the local market. The front part gives a futuristic yet wide feel centered around daytime running lights (DRL) with Kia's new family look, 'Star Map Signature Lighting', and connects the hood's character line to the.

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bp pulse and APCOA to build EV hubs across Europe

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The project is part of APCOA’s plans to transform its car parks into Urban Hubs which will provide physical and digital infrastructure for mobility, logistics, e-charging and technology based services. Two Urban Hubs in Berlin and Bremen in Germany are expected to open in the third quarter of 2023.

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Mercedes-Benz and Bosch showcase automated valet parking with EQS at InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown hotel

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It features INTELLIGENT PARK PILOT in the EQS from Mercedes-EQ and integration with the smartphone app as part of a holistic demonstration of the future vehicle experience for consumers. Automated valet parking technology from Bosch and Mercedes-Benz is at the core of the demonstration in Los Angeles.

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Wärtsilä hybrid propulsion system with methanol engine to power four SAL heavy lift vessels; wind farm installations

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The vessels have been contracted by SAL Heavy Lift GmbH, a German heavy lift and project cargo specialist and part of the Harren Group, in cooperation with its joint-venture partner, Netherlands-based Jumbo Shipping. The order was included in Wärtsilä’s order book in December 2022. There is an option for an additional two vessels.