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Mercedes-Benz integrates iPhone and Siri into user experience of new A-Class

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Mercedes-Benz has integrated the Apple iPhone comprehensively into the user experience concept of the new A-Class—the first automotive manufacturer in the world to take this step. Its highlights include: Personalized internet radio by AUPEO!

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German project exploring integration of electromobility with transport services

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The BiE project focuses on concepts for the seamless cooperation of various mobility service providers as well as on the optimized planning of larger, electrically driven car sharing fleets. The required investments, infrastructures, utilization, and economic efficiency of e-mobility solutions can be forecast for nearly any environment.

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Volkswagen’s MEB for EVs: long electric range, open-platform, open-space, pricing for the volume market; “tablet on wheels”

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These four main kits are now joined by the all-new Modularer Elektrifizierungsbaukasten (“Modular Electric Drive kit”, or MEB), being developed by the Volkswagen brand. It shows that we have four core innovations: smart sustainability, automated driving, intuitive interaction and personalized connectivity. Earlier post.)

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VW BUDD-e EV concept makes US auto show debut; 233-mile range based on EPA cycle; next-gen connectivity and HMI

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Building on its unveiling at January’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas ( earlier post ), the Volkswagen BUDD-e electric vehicle concept is making its US auto show debut at the New York International Auto Show. Another benefit of the new MEB is entirely new packaging opportunities, highlighted throughout the BUDD-e concept.

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Volkswagen unveils BUDD-e electric van concept at CES; first VW based on new Modular Electric Toolkit (MEB)

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Equipped with a 101 kWh battery pack supporting a range of up to 373 miles (600 km) on the NEDC, the BUDD-e concept is the first vehicle based on Volkswagen’s new Modular Electric Platform (MEB) designed specifically for plug-in vehicles. Another benefit of the MEB is new packaging opportunities, highlighted throughout the BUDD-e concept.

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