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PEUGEOT Cycles introducing new range of connected electric bikes designed and manufactured by startup Beweel

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At the end of 2023 and early 2024, PEUGEOT Cycles will expand its range of electric bikes with several new innovative models benefiting from the best connected technologies. PEUGEOT Cycles will launch this range of connected electric bikes in three models: City bike (Digital e-Bike).

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SwRI forms joint industry program to investigate safety, longevity of grid-connected energy storage systems

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Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has launched a new Joint Industry Program (JIP) to investigate energy storage systems for the grid. Over the course of its life, a grid-connected battery must respond slowly or suddenly, depending on the grid demands. One of the central questions is how long it takes for a battery to degrade.

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EV Connect pilots first V2G charging project in the Midwest

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EV Connect, a California-based software-as-a-service company, is collaborating with the Indiana-based Battery Innovation Center (BIC) and Energy Systems Network (ESN) to deploy Indiana’s first large-scale Vehicle-to-Grid capable charging system to support school bus fleet, HD truck, and other customer segment applications.

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Geely subsidiary Geespace successfully launches first 9 satellites of planned 240; positioning and connectivity

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Geespace’s terrestrial base station in Korla, China has reported that they have connected the first nine GeeSAT-1 satellites and which are all functioning correctly post launch. Rendering of Geely Future Mobility Constellation. —Tony Wang, CEO and Chief Scientist of Geespace.

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Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

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Spotify’s Car Thing Is a Cautionary Tale About Connected Automotive Products

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The company discontinued the unit shortly after its release and has since confirmed it will be launching a firmware update at the end of 2024 that will render it inoperable — exposing itself to a class action lawsuit from customers demanding refunds. But Spotify’s connected music device is just a few months away from being a paperweight.

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Hyundai connects with Dutch infrastructure for real-time traffic data

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Hyundai and the Dutch Government plan to deploy smart mobility and connectivity services to Hyundai and Kia vehicles in the Netherlands. The collaboration will be between Hyundai Motor Group’s AVP (Advanced Vehicle Platform) Division, Kia Connect GmbH, and Dutch infrastructure systems.

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