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JANUARY 20, 2022

will invest in a new joint venture called Canopy that combines ADT’s professional security monitoring and Ford’s AI-driven video camera technology to help customers strengthen security of new and existing vehicles across automotive brands. Canopy will seek factory-vehicle integrations with other automakers over time. Ford and ADT Inc.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2016

The company anticipates that, as a result, connected car services and greater choice in accessories and personalization will increasingly drive growth in its aftersales business, anticipated to contribute 25% of aftersales revenue by 2022. The ultimate goal is hyper-personalization.” —Kent O’Hara. —Kent O’Hara.

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MARCH 20, 2022

The all-electric BMW iX and i4 are the first BMWs with available 5G support via Personal eSIM. An eSIM, or embedded SIM is a SIM card built into in a mobile device—cell phone, tablet, smartwatch—that allows connectivity to a cellular network without a physical, removable SIM card. Digital Key Plus. eDrive Zones.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

General Motors announced Ultifi, an end-to-end software platform that it says will unlock new vehicle experiences and connect customers’ digital lives. Ultifi will be enabled by hardware built into select next-generation products starting in 2023, encompassing internal combustion and electric vehicles.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) awarded three cooperative agreements collectively worth more than $45 million to initiate the design/build/test phase of the Connected Vehicle Pilot Deployment Program. Selected in 2015, the Connected Vehicle Pilot sites include Wyoming, New York City, and Tampa.

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MAY 11, 2022

the world’s leading provider of open-source solutions, will collaborate to help advance software-defined vehicles at the edge. —Scott Miller, GM vice president, Software-Defined Vehicle and Operating System. These new vehicles give our industries a chance to create a common open platform without sacrificing functional safety.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2016

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 for iOS includes new benefits, such as: Alexa integration, first-mile navigation, vehicle service alerts, a battery-saving mode, and an Apple Watch app.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Verizon and Audi of America will bring 5G connectivity to the automaker’s US lineup, estimated to begin with select models for the 2024 model year. The embedded technology will allow a vehicle to connect to the Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband network for advanced driving features, connected services, and blazing-fast in-car Wi-Fi and infotainment.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

At IAA Mobility, during his first in-person keynote since taking the helm of Intel in February, CEO Pat Gelsinger predicted that semiconductors will account for more than 20% of the total premium vehicle bill of materials (BOM) by 2030. That represents a 5x growth rate over 2019’s 4% figure. In March, Gelsinger introduced “IDM 2.0”.

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APRIL 11, 2018

IEEE signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the American Center for Mobility (ACM) ( earlier post ), a global center for testing and validation, product development, education and standards work for connected and autonomous vehicles and other technologies. —John Maddox, American Center for Mobility President & CEO.

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Cars That Think

APRIL 17, 2024

Staying ahead of the curve in the ever-changing automotive landscape — no matter the vehicle powertrain — requires reliable, precision-engineered connectivity solutions and a trusted engineering partner you can count on.

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APRIL 16, 2024

These modern vehicles boast an array of features aimed at enhancing convenience, safety, and connectivity. However, along with these advancements comes the looming threat of cybersecurity breaches, which can compromise the safety and privacy of both the vehicle and its occupants.

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MARCH 28, 2017

SAIC-GM, GM’s Chinese joint venture with SAIC, announced its Connectivity Strategy 2025, which lays out a roadmap for its connectivity development from 2017 through 2025. The strategy will take advantage of its extensive customer base and global resources with a focus on vehicle information, infotainment and intelligent driving.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The Toyota bZ Compact SUV Concept is designed as a full battery-electric vehicle, using a clean-vital design approach. Toyota said that this approach aims to express what’s special about battery-electric vehicles while also offering fun to drive, exhilarating performance.

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DECEMBER 23, 2014

The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) is preparing to issue (on or before 15 January 2015) a solicitation for a full and open competition to procure services for the Connected Vehicle (CV) Pilot Deployment program, Phase 1: Concept Development. Accordingly, USDOT has issued the synopsis notice ( DTFH6115R00003 ) for Phase 1.

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Get Electric Vehicle

MAY 14, 2024

No longer solely defined by opulent materials and exquisite craftsmanship, luxury vehicles now lead the forefront of technological innovation. Automotive manufacturers are increasingly turning to advanced AI-based software development solutions to realize the vision of automated vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2013

Sprint is the first mobile carrier to use IBM MessageSight, a full-featured messaging appliance specifically designed for machine to machine (M2M) and mobile environments, to deliver a more personalized, responsive connected car experience. The cloud enables a user to port these preferences across multiple vehicles.

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JULY 2, 2020

NEVS has presented its new mobility ecosystem: PONS—the first generation of autonomous vehicles with a connected user interface. The self-driving vehicle Sango is the centerpiece of the system. The self-driving vehicle Sango. Depending on which setting is selected, up to six people can travel in the vehicle.

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AUGUST 10, 2023

Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF platform: The Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF provides ultra-fast connectivity, quick network response times and reliability needed to enhance safety, personalization, entertainment and productivity features in vehicles.

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MAY 19, 2020

The 1:8-scale model on display is a miniature of the exhibit shown at CES 2020 and includes integration of its Urban Air Mobility (UAM), Purpose Built Vehicles (PBV) and Hub (Mobility Transit Base) smart mobility solutions as part of a dynamic human-centered future cityscape.

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AUGUST 6, 2023

Fisker recently presented four future electric vehicles, as well as technology and sustainability visions, to an audience of investors, analysts, employees, and the media at an event in Huntington Beach, California. Fisker PEAR (Personal Electric Automotive Revolution) is Fisker’s vision of a sustainable EV as a connected mobility device.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

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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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Researchers at the University of Michigan and Ford Motor Company have found that using a Level 4 connected and automated vehicle (CAV) subsystem could increase vehicle primary energy use and GHG emissions by 3–20% due to increases in power consumption, weight, drag, and data transmission. —Gawron et al.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2017

Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC) announced a sweeping set of new research programs studying the opportunities and addressing the challenges of emerging vehicle technologies. Autonomous and connected vehicle technologies are only just beginning to transform the transportation landscape.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 31, 2017

The new research effort, named CSRC Next, will focus on the challenges and opportunities of autonomous and connected vehicle technologies over the next decade. First announced in 2014, CSRC Next ( earlier post ) will direct $35 million through 2021 towards research designed to support a safe transition to the future of mobility.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Renault Group and Qualcomm Technologies intend to take their technology collaboration one step further with plans to deliver a centralized compute architecture for Renault’s next-generation of software defined vehicles. and support digital cockpit, connectivity, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2020

Called the Woven City , it will be a fully connected ecosystem powered by hydrogen fuel cells. With people, buildings and vehicles all connected and communicating with each other through data and sensors, we will be able to test connected AI technology… in both the virtual and the physical realms … maximizing its potential.

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JULY 19, 2012

Honda unveiled HondaLink, a new in-vehicle connectivity system that will debut this fall on the ninth-generation 2013 Honda Accord. Once in the car, consumers can enjoy personalized content accessible via voice recognition, steering-wheel mounted controls and in-dash audio system controls. HondaLink EV.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2012

Ford’s research organization will use the Nokia Location Platform to advance innovation for smart and connected vehicles, as demonstrated by the Ford EVOS concept car. The APIs are designed for Web technologies and are aimed at both desktop and mobile environments. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 22, 2012

The United States and the European Union (EU) have been working together under a 2009 implementation agreement to develop coordinated research programs to foster international connected vehicle technology and international harmonization of the technology and standards necessary for broad deployment of connected vehicle systems.

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MARCH 14, 2024

Hyundai unveiled its new ST1 EV business platform design as it looks to solidify its position in the electric vehicle market. The Service Type 1, or ST1, is a business platform designed to fit a number of services and solutions. The number 1 shows it’s the first model to debut. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2022

ZF’s smart by-wire systems end the era of mechanical connections and enable a new era of vehicle control. It marks a breakthrough on the way to fully self-driving cars and trucks by adding new design and engineering freedom. For example, ZF steer-by-wire systems enable fully autonomous vehicle control for shuttles and robotaxis.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2022

We believe ‘now’ is the right time to fast forward the ongoing revolution towards the future of mobility by introducing vehicles that will encourage rapid adoption of EVs. It will be the first in its segment to offer best-in-class connected features as standard across all trims, that are usually offered in more premium cars.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2016

China-based automaker Geely has launched Lynk & Co —a new global car brand designed and engineered in Sweden; every model will feature an electrified powertrain. Full mobile connectivity will also be standard, working in partnership with Ericsson. —Andreas Nilsson, Head of Lynk & Co design. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The MINI brand presented the MINI Vision Urbanaut—a digital concept vehicle intended to provide an example of MINI’s possible future directions. —Oliver Heilmer, Head of MINI Design. In 1959, the very first Mini ushered in a small-scale revolution in vehicle construction with its transversely mounted engine.

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MARCH 2, 2015

Ford Motor Company is expanding its global Ford Smart Mobility plan ( earlier post ) with a new experiment to study how connected electric bicycles can work seamlessly with cars and public transport to deliver faster and easier daily commutes and help businesses operating in urban centers. Click to enlarge. Handle on Mobility.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2016

BMW Connected, a new personal mobility companion, made its world debut at Microsoft Build 2016, Microsoft’s developer conference, last week. The first version—called BMW Connected North America—is now available at the Apple App Store to BMW ConnectedDrive customers in the US for iOS devices.

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