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Long Beach, Mercedes-Benz partner to improve urban mobility through connected vehicle data

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The City of Long Beach, California has entered into a public-private partnership with Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, with support from Mercedes-Benz USA Urban Mobility Solutions, and Xtelligent to develop transportation technology systems that will improve urban transportation management and enhance liveability and environmental (..)

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Mercedes-Benz USA announces performance acceleration on-demand upgrade for EQE and EQS

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It is available to customers in the Mercedes me connect Store with the option of a one-time purchase for the lifetime of the vehicle or the flexibility of monthly and yearly options. More offerings will launch in the Mercedes me connect Store continuously in the months ahead. seconds (Sedan).

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BMW Connected update adds new services and devices

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A new update to the BMW Connected adds new services and additional devices to the personal mobility companion. The launch of BMW Connected Version 3.0 BMW Connected Version 1.0 BMW Connected Version 1.0 The update further improves convenience and connectivity. for Android is also now available.

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Codha Wirelss and Autotalks partnering on connected vehicles

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Autotalks, supplier of automotive-grade V2X communication processors and RF transceivers, and Cohda Wireless, provider of V2X - Vehicle-to-Vehicle, Vehicle-to-Infrastructure, and CAV - Connected Autonomous Vehicles software, announced a partnership at ITS World Congress 2016 in Melbourne.

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BMW updates BMW Connected with expanded services, device support and availability

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The personal mobility companion BMW Connected already comprises many functions designed to help users with their daily mobility needs. Using the Open Mobility Cloud as a basis, it connects touchpoints such as smartphones and smartwatches with users’ cars, thus weaving the car into their digital lives.

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Honda piloting new road condition monitoring system to enhance safety

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Honda Research Institute USA is conducting a pilot program in Ohio to evaluate a system that uses GPS coordinates and sensors such as cameras to collect real-time road condition information that can be shared with road operators. Maintaining good road conditions helps keep everyone sharing the road safe.

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Tesla Electric Vehicle Connection Buries Ford’s Solid-State Battery News

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Ford's Tesla connection got people talking this week, but solid state electric vehicle battery technology is also part of the company's big EV plans.

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