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Geely launches Lynk & Co; a new electrified and connected global car brand

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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. —Alain Visser, Senior Vice President of Lynk & Co.

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Ford and ADT to form vehicle security JV Canopy; AI-powered connected security cameras

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Customers will be connected to the system via the Canopy app to livestream video from the vehicle, get notified of suspicious activity, or review past events. They will now be headquartered in Detroit and London and led by Interim CEO Christian Moran.

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UPS to deploy 35 ARRIVAL purpose-built lightweight electric delivery vans in London and Paris

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UPS is working with UK-based technology firm ARRIVAL to develop a pilot fleet of 35 electric delivery vehicles (EVs) to be trialed in London and Paris. These features, combined with a highly advanced vehicle display provide the driver with an intelligent and connected vehicle. Earlier post.).

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London to host £150 Catapult center for smarter cities; chaired by Sir David King

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London will host a Future Cities Catapult center intended to help make cities become smarter and more forward thinking. The London Future Cities Catapult will look at ways in which services across areas such as health, transport, energy and public safety can be integrated, helping to boost the economy and benefit citizens.

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UPS-led SEUL consortium switches on smart-grid fleet charging solution in London; maxing out on EVs without expensive grid upgrades

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A UPS-led consortium has deployed new smart-grid charging technology in London that overcomes the challenge of simultaneously recharging an entire fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) without the need for the expensive upgrade to the power supply grid. —Peter Harris, director of sustainability, UPS Europe.

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Ford makes GoDrive car-sharing available to public in London

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Ford Motor Company will begin making its London-based GoDrive car-sharing service available to the public. With the global car-sharing industry expected to exceed US$6 billion (£3.8 With the global car-sharing industry expected to exceed US$6 billion (£3.8 Earlier post.) The pilot was called City Driving On-Demand.

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Allison Transmission acquires Vantage Power and AxleTech’s electric vehicle systems division

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the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions, has purchased Vantage Power and AxleTech’s electric vehicle (EV) systems division. With industrial roots established in 1919, the company develops advanced powertrain systems, axles, components and aftermarket parts for global customers.