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Volkswagen presents compact crossover electric concept: ID.LIFE

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At the International Motor Show IAA MOBILITY 2021 in Munich, Volkswagen is presenting the ID.LIFE, a compact crossover electric concept car previewing a new ID. The concept car combines sustainability and digitalization with extremely flexible usage: the ID. The concept car provides a preview of an ID. In creating the ID.

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Lexus presents LF-30 Electrified concept

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Headlining this was the debut of the Lexus LF-30 Electrified Concept, which made its world premiere at the 46 th Tokyo Motor Show 2019. Onboard AI distinguishes the voices of vehicle occupants, and uses personalized information stored on the driver’s control key to serve as a partner.

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Honda unveils Urban EV Concept, production version in 2019; electrified technology for every new model launched in Europe

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President and CEO, Takahiro Hachigo unveiled Honda’s new electric vehicle, the Urban EV Concept, at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The Urban EV Concept is built on a completely new platform, and sets the direction for the technology and design that will appear on a future battery electric Honda production model. Honda Motor Co.

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GM enters commercial agreement with and invests in Powermat, a personal device inductive charging company

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General Motors and Powermat, a provider of wireless charging technology for mobile personal devices, announced a commercial agreement that will eliminate the need for charging cords for personal electronic devices in many future Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac products beginning mid-2012.

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Volkswagen unveils electric, Level 5 autonomous I.D. VIZZION concept sedan

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models have already been presented as concept cars: the compact I.D.; The concept car drives, steers and navigates autonomously in traffic, enabling passengers to sit back and enjoy the ride. A virtual ‘host’ knows the personal preferences of the vehicle guests and it adapts to each of them individually. CROZZ SUV; and the I.D.

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Hyundai previews Connectivity Concept with smartphones and NFC

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Hyundai previewed near its European headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, a prototype of its Connectivity Concept which leverages smartphones and NFC (Near Field Communication). The company suggested the technology could be in its cars as soon as 2015.

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Honda to show EV concept with AI emotion engine from joint project with Softbank

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The exhibit will include the NeuV, a concept automated EV commuter vehicle equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) called the “emotion engine” that creates new possibilities for human interaction and new value for customers. Ltd, who will unveil a concept motorcycle demonstrating an application of the company’s robotics technology.

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