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Further, consumers are unwilling to pay for other advanced features including autonomous driving, enhanced safety and connectivity. The majority of EV intenders expect to charge their vehicles at home, particularly in Japan (76%), India (76%), the US (75%) and Germany (70%).

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DECEMBER 21, 2012

Hyundai previewed near its European headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, a prototype of its Connectivity Concept which leverages smartphones and NFC (Near Field Communication). Hyundai has already announced a joint development agreement with Broadcom Corporation, which will power the next generation of connected cars.

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Fisker PEAR (Personal Electric Automotive Revolution) is Fisker’s vision of a sustainable EV as a connected mobility device. PEAR features a highly connected and electrical engineering architecture, and the first implementation of the Fisker Blade central computing platform. Alaska has a projected range of 230-340 miles.

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Although Gen Y buyers are not yet very active in the new car market, global market research firm GfK suggests their preferences will be critical for the future of the connected car industry. GfK ran a 6-country study looking at which features of connected cars (such as entertainment, safety, behavioral tracking etc.) hours versus 5.6

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AUGUST 21, 2012

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) today launched the largest-yet road test of connected vehicle crash avoidance technology in Ann Arbor, Michigan. NHTSA will use the valuable data from the ‘model deployment' as it decides if and when these connected vehicle safety technologies should be incorporated into the fleet.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Porsche Leipzig is expanding the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in central Germany with a new charging park called Porsche Turbo Charging. The new charging park between the number 9, 14 and 38 motorways will significantly enrich the charging infrastructure in central Germany.

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The findings returned by PROTON-PLATA will therefore also benefit the research project “Safe and Intelligent Mobility – Test Field Germany (simTD)”. oHG (Germany), Escrypt GmbH Embedded Security, Infineon Technologies AG, Fujitsu, Mira Limited, Trialog, Groupe des Ecoles des Telecommunications and Katholieke Universiteit Leuven.

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JANUARY 22, 2015

Ford has opened its new Research and Innovation Center Palo Alto, growing its global research team and accelerating the company’s work in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, customer experience and big data. Autonomous driving Behavior Big Data Connected vehicles Research Urban mobility V2X Vehicle Manufacturers'

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JANUARY 16, 2020

New research from McGill University and the University of California, Santa Cruz has found that the local streets of the world’s cities are becoming less connected, a global trend that is driving urban sprawl and discouraging the use of public transportation. emissions for a century or more.

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The main reason for continued vehicle demand is the personal safety and protection a vehicle can provide. and personal security (connectivity, cybersecurity, etc.) Online surveys can be taken as representative of the general working age population in France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, Spain, and the United States.

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The BMW Group is systematically expanding the intelligent connectivity capabilities of its vehicles by seamlessly integrating Amazon’s voice-controlled personal assistant Alexa into all BMW and MINI models from mid-2018. BMW Connected skill for Alexa has been available since September 2016.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2019

The 5G-ready tests are taking place under real-life conditions at Vodafone’s 5G Mobility Lab in Aldenhoven, Germany. To this end, we are ensuring the best possible connectivity of vehicles with each other and with their environment. A start of series production based on these technologies is planned for the beginning of the 2020s.

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The MIB 3 boasts computing power ten times higher than in the predecessor model, connects the car via LTE Advanced speed, and connects the smartphones of the passengers to the Internet via Wi-Fi hotspot. The latter connects the device to the car antenna and can charge it inductively. The DAB+ digital radio comes as standard.

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MAY 8, 2012

Currently being tested in Germany, pilot projects are already being planned for the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to connect to cargo centers. The ELFA traction hybrid drive systems enable personal and commercial vehicles to save more than 30% in fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions.

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Ford of Germany has signed a cooperation agreement with the German Ford dealers association FHD GmbH and DB Rent GmbH —the company behind Flinkster car sharing—for a new car sharing platform. —Bernhard Mattes, chairman of Ford of Germany and vice president, Ford Customer Service Division, Ford of Europe. Earlier post.)

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IBM and BMW Group researchers are collaborating to explore the role of Watson cognitive computing in personalizing the driving experience and creating more intuitive driver support systems for cars of the future. Self-socializing: Vehicles connect with other vehicles and the infrastructure around them to share information and solutions.

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JUNE 23, 2015

The Mokka can now be ordered with the personal connectivity and service assistant Opel OnStar. The connectivity and service assistant comes as standard in the Cosmo trim level. The connectivity and service assistant comes as standard in the Cosmo trim level. The 81 kW/110 hp Mokka only needs 4.3-4.1

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Buzz AD with tech company Mobileye following an extensive pilot phase in the US and Germany. A cloud connection provides the autonomous vehicles with swarm data from other road users about the traffic situation and updates to the 3D maps. It can also drive alone, without passengers. Get started here. –

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MARCH 28, 2017

By the end of 2020, Hermes Germany intends to deploy 1,500 Mercedes-Benz Vito and Sprinter electric vans in urban areas across Germany. —Frank Rausch, CEO of Hermes Germany GmbH. In the strategic partnership with Hermes Germany, Mercedes-Benz Vans is proving its expertise in all four areas.

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CarUnity enables individual mobility everywhere in Germany—at any time and with greatest flexibility. People in Germany can offer their car for rental or rent a car with the free app. CarUnity users can, for example, offer their car only to their Facebook friends or to people in their personal CarUnity network.

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Depending on the driving situation, road condition, and personal preferences, the driver can vary the car’s characteristics via the standard dynamic handling system, Audi drive select, in six profiles, including the offroad mode. The series scope in Germany also includes Audi pre sense front.

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That connection allows the auditory system to “listen” to the eyes, according to researchers at Duke University. Now, the researchers have eavesdropped on that signal to better understand how the brain connects what it sees with what it hears. Every time our eyes move, so do our eardrums.

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Airbus’s latest prototype , the CityAirbus NextGen – unveiled at the opening of its new CityAirbus test center, which will be dedicated to testing systems for eVTOLs, in Donauwörth, Germany – is set to take its maiden flight this year. Photo: Courtesy of Airbus To reduce your carbon footprint and live more sustainably, consider going solar.

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Ford Motor Company plans to open a Silicon Valley-based Research Lab—its first dedicated R&D office on the west coast—to scout for new technology and to find new partners to innovate personal mobility solutions for the future. and Ford employees working with connectivity platform partner Microsoft Corp.

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The double cab has emerged as the dominating body style because it offers room for up to five persons. Mercedes said that the X-Class will also set new standards in the segment with regard to connected life. The communication module with on-board SIM card will enable the use of the extensive Mercedes me connect services.

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At CES, Ford CEO Mark Fields announced “Ford Smart Mobility”—a plan to use innovation to take Ford to the next level in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, the customer experience and big data. Connecting with every customer in a socially collaborative and rewarding way. —Mark Fields. Data Driven Insurance, London.

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The testing is further advancement of Ford’s 10-year autonomous vehicle development program and a key element of Ford Smart Mobility, the plan to take the company to the next level in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, the customer experience, and data and analytics. Click to enlarge.

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The EV is scheduled to launch in other European markets soon, with Germany set for year’s end. Electrek’s Take The brand is hoping the French, for one, will connect with the Cadillac’s French heritage – adventurer Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac founded Detroit in 1701. Get started here. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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—Manfred Fuhg, Head of Siemens Mobility Germany. In addition to the technical hurdles, privacy is another aspect which could put people off using their personal smartphones. Information that vehicles are not able to detect themselves is provided at complex intersections and accident black spots in particular.

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Made in Germany – tested in Hamburg. The two partners want to adopt intelligent and tailor-made mobility solutions for both personal mobility and freight transport by taking an integrated approach. There is a particularly innovation-friendly climate in our city, and the cooperation with Volkswagen will add to that.

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This means that, following the purchase and the initial new-car configuration, some of the features of the EQS can be adapted according to personal preferences. Available from launch: two special driving programs for young drivers and service staff, some little games and the demo program “The Best or Nothing”.

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The company will also produce in North America for the first time its fourth-gen eight-speed transmission for plug-in hybrids, which ZF supplies in Germany for the BMW 7 Series and X5. In a release , ZF said it will add new product lines over the next few years at its massive 1.7

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These include a new shock absorber valve design providing improved interior quietness, and a change to the rear suspension to give drivers a more connected feel to the road. The electric power-assisted steering has been retuned to make the driver feel even more connected to the road. Enhanced SYNC AppLink.

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In London the BMW i3 was already added to the DriveNow fleet in May, and other cities in Germany and Europe will soon follow suit. DriveNow has added more than 470,000 customers around the world over the last four years, including 430,000 in Germany (120,000 in Berlin). BMW i3 at DriveNow Berlin. Click to enlarge.

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Additionally, advancements in connectivity have transformed cars into mobile hubs, enabling seamless integration with smartphones, navigation systems, and other smart devices. When compared to countries like the United States, Germany, and Japan, India is still lagging in terms of autonomous driving capabilities. Views are personal.)

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liter in Europe has prompted Ford to double production capacity at its plant in Cologne, Germany, to more than 1,000 engines a day. Alerts are available any time a mobile device is connected to SYNC AppLink, even if the app is not currently active. In Europe, where it is already on five nameplates, the 1.0-liter

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The sonorous sound of the eight-cylinder engine is amplified by a sound actuator in the exhaust system, which drivers can adjust to their personal preferences via the Audi drive select system. The second major element of the MHEV system is the belt alternator starter (BAS), which is connected to the crankshaft. liters (0.1

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