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DOE provides $65M for “connected communities” of buildings powered to transform electric system

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $65 million through its Connected Communities funding opportunity announcement (FOA) to expand DOE’s network of grid-interactive efficient building communities nationwide. ( interactive Efficient Building: An energy?efficient DE-FOA-0002206 ). Source: DOE.

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Live trial of 5G connected car concept in Virginia

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The connected car concept uses this high-speed and edge computing technology to communicate with car sensors and pedestrian smartphones, via a user-authorized mobile app—about traffic hazards such as accidents and road construction—for pedestrian and in-vehicle driver safety and efficient navigation.

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Stellantis launches Mobilisights to grow data and connected services business; leveraging connected vehicle data

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Harnessed effectively, sensor and other data available from connected vehicles can enable a wide range of services and applications with compelling benefits, ranging from personalized usage-based insurance to road hazard detection and traffic management. —Sanjiv Ghate, Mobilisights CEO.

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Commsignia connects bicycles to V2X ecosystem with Spoke

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Spoke is building on Commsignia’s more than a decade worth of experience in V2X to connect its users to the digital road safety ecosystem with proven technologies. As bicycle, motorcycle, scooter and other mobility device ridership grows, so are the safety concerns.

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Avanci launches 5G Connected Vehicle licensing program; Mercedes-Benz first to license

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Avanci, the independent global leader in joint licensing solutions, has launched its 5G Connected Vehicle program that will simplify the licensing of the cellular technologies used in next generation connected vehicles. Mercedes-Benz is the first automaker licensee on the Avanci 5G Vehicle platform.

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VinFast vehicles to be cloud-connected using Cerence Connected Vehicle Digital Twin (CCVDT) platform

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Cerence and VinFast announced that VinFast vehicles will be cloud-connected using the Cerence Connected Vehicle Digital Twin (CCVDT) platform. By leveraging Cerence Connected Vehicle Digital Twin, VinFast delivers on key needs for drivers while also differentiating itself from its competitors through innovative new technology.

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Rock Tech Lithium to build Europe’s first lithium converter in Germany

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Rock Tech Lithium intends to build Europe’s first lithium converter—a production plant for battery-grade lithium hydroxide—in Guben, Brandenburg, Germany. The already good traffic connection will be further optimized by a possible rail connection. The converter is scheduled to start operations in 2024.

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