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All-electric BMW iX and i4 first BMWs with 5G support

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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. For example, Remote Software Upgrades can be downloaded to the car in a fraction of the normal time required.

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Audi of America to introduce 4G LTE Audi connect service with A3 in Spring 2014

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Audi of America will launch its first 4G LTE service with the new Audi connect system in A3 models due Spring 2014. With 4G LTE, the A3 models will have download speeds of up to 100 megabits per second. The new Audi connect 4G LTE service will be powered by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.’s Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Ford and Newlab announce startups to pilot new EV tech in mobility innovation program

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Currently is operating in Dallas, Los Angeles and San Francisco, with plans to expand to several more cities soon. You can download Currently today for both iOS and Android.

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Ford aggregate driver data show its PHEV owners operate in electric mode nearly 60% of the time

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MyFord Mobile is available on Ford’s plug-in (PHEV) and battery-electric (BEV) vehicles, Fusion Energi, C-MAX Energi and Focus Electric, and is available for download both through the App Store and Google Play. Behavior Connected vehicles Driver Assistance Systems Hybrids Plug-ins' Noon to 2 p.m.

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Kia Motors integrating Google Maps into 2nd-generation UVO eServices telematics system

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Kia Motors America (KMA) will work with Google to provide content and search-based solutions enabled by Application Program Interfaces (APIs) for the second-generation of the automaker’s UVO (“Your Voice”) eServices telematics system, introduced in November 2012 at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

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Mitsubishi shows XR-PHEV concept at LA Show

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MMNA) gave the Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV ( earlier post ) plug-in hybrid its North American debut at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. Connected car technology. he Concept XR-PHEV features Mitsubishi Motors advanced connected car technology that makes use of the next-generation information systems. Click to enlarge.

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June '06 - The Film Opens, CARB Ducks, PHEV Debut in DC

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, director Chris Paine’s long-awaited documentary, begins a nationwide theatrical release on June 28 in Los Angeles and New York. PIA created a webad and bumperstickers connecting rising gas prices and the electric car. $3.$4.$5. PIA created a webad and bumperstickers connecting rising gas prices and the electric car. $3.$4.$5./gallon.

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