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BMW Connected North America makes its world debut at Microsoft Build 2016; powered by Azure

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BMW Connected, a new personal mobility companion, made its world debut at Microsoft Build 2016, Microsoft’s developer conference, last week. The first version—called BMW Connected North America—is now available at the Apple App Store to BMW ConnectedDrive customers in the US for iOS devices.

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This startup is about to install bladeless rooftop wind turbines on box buildings

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Aeromine, launched in 2022, makes compact 50 kW or larger “wind harvesting platforms” that it mounts on the edge of a building’s roof. The rooftop wind units, which have no external moving parts or blades, capture wind flowing up and over the building and convert it into onsite electricity. Specs are here.) Get started here. –ad*

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Tesla to build small new LFP battery cell factory with CATL machines, report says

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A new report states that Tesla is going to build a small new LFP battery cell factory with CATL machines in Nevada. According to a new report from Bloomberg report, Tesla plans to build a “small facility” using “idle equipment” from CATL. The new “small facility” will reportedly build LFP battery cells for Tesla’ Megapacks.

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Honda plots $65 billion investment to build seven new EVs as it looks for a comeback

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It will launch in North America first ahead of its global rollout. This will include personal mini-EV models in 2025. In the second half of the decade, Honda plans to further expand its battery business by building a vertically-integrated supply chain. Will the new investments be enough?

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Volvo Trucks deploys first pilot all-electric VNR Truck at TEC Equipment in Southern California

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The first pilot Volvo VNR Electric truck will operate at the Volvo Trucks North America TEC Equipment dealership in Fontana, California. The Volvo LIGHTS project has provided valuable insight into how to build realistic project timelines. —Aravind Kailas, advanced technology policy director for Volvo Group North America.

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CerebrumX to use Ford connected vehicle data to help transform auto insurance in N America with usage-based insurance as-a-service

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Usage-based insurance (UBI) programs using embedded connected vehicle systems, with the consent of the customer, provide more accurate and reliable driving data, enabling insurers to reward safe driver behavior with opportunities for reduced personalized premiums.

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Battery analytics platform TWAICE announces $30m funding led by Coatue

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The round extension, which includes personal investment from Lip-Bu Tan and participation from existing investors, builds on TWAICE’s $26 million Series B in May 2021 led by Energize Ventures.

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