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BMW integrates Ubigi’s global Personal eSIM solution for premium connectivity – ET Auto

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BMW customers in France and Germany can activate the Personal eSIM of their vehicle with Transatel’s Ubigi 5G data plans to enjoy additional infotainment features and WiFi connectivity, irrespective of their primary network operator for their regular smartphone subscription. Cost of the service is €10 per month for unlimited data allowance*.

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5GAA hosts C-V2X connected vehicle demo in Berlin

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The 5G Automotive Association ( 5GAA ) hosted an interoperability demo of cellular-data-enabled connected vehicle (C-V2X) applications in Berlin. Vodafone Germany and Ford show connected vehicle technology (V2X) that could alert drivers to an accident ahead, moments after it has happened (via eCall Plus). Remote-operated driving.

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Daimler Trucks E-Mobility Group starts global initiative for electric-truck charging infrastructure

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The close dialog between the main players is also intended to speed up previously lengthy and complex planning and application processes for network connections. The use of their own infrastructure usually offers advantages in terms of total cost of ownership (TCO), as no additional operator is involved.

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BMW i Ventures invests in GenXComm to increase speed and lower cost of 5G rollout; microphotonics-based full-duplex, high-speed communication

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BMW i Ventures has invested in GenXComm , a company with technology that improves the performance and capacity of communication networks, and which aims to increase significantly the speed of global 5G deployment. GenXComm is ushering in the next revolution of computing and connectivity.

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Elon Musk’s Starlink launches global roaming service

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As per SpaceX in its official Twitter account , account, Starlink Roam “offers a global roaming option for customers traveling to locations where connectivity has been unreliable or completely unavailable.” Customers could select between regional roaming or global roaming, which is available for $200 per month.

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AFRY, RINA study points to feasibility and attractiveness of Gulf-to-Europe hydrogen pipeline

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With abundant renewable energy sources (RES) and natural gas reserves, the Gulf region is set to become a leading global producer of green and blue hydrogen, ammonia and other synthesis products. The cost of transporting hydrogen through this pipeline is initially seen at approximately €1.2/kg kg in the longer term.

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Hitachi Automotive Systems and Airbiquity Partner to Provide Global Connected Services for Electric Vehicles

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a designer and operator of a complete service delivery infrastructure for connected vehicles, have formed a partnership to provide telematics services for electric vehicles (EVs) globally. These services can be tailored to the needs of the EV manufacturers, and combined and delivered via a global, cooperative system.

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