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Volvo Cars in strategic partnership with Google to build Android into next generation connected cars

Green Car Congress

Volvo Cars announced a “close” partnership with Google to develop the next generation of in-car infotainment and connectivity solution based on Android, offering access to a wide array of apps and services. We are making an important strategic step with the Google partnership. It will launch on new Volvo models within two years.

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Connect with Engineers Worldwide Through the IEEE App

Cars That Think

One of its many features is connecting members with other app users who have similar interests or affiliations, or live nearby. All the app’s personalized features require permission from users to share their information. You can download the IEEE app from Apple’s App Store or Google Play. The IEEE app can help.

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When AI Unplugs, All Bets Are Off

Cars That Think

The next great chatbot will run at lighting speed on your laptop PC—no Internet connection required. Every big name in consumer tech, from Apple to Qualcomm, is racing to optimize its hardware and software to run artificial intelligence at the “edge”—meaning on local hardware, not remote cloud servers. Intel’s not alone.

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Hyundai adds Blue Link skill for Amazon Alexa

Green Car Congress

Blue Link brings connectivity directly into the car with technology like Remote Start with Climate Control, Destination Search powered by Google, Remote Door Lock/Unlock, Car Finder, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, and Stolen Vehicle Recovery. Remote door lock/unlock across all Hyundai models.

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GM’s VP rent from Apple any other step for instrument building

Baua Electric

On the identical day, GM stated its later electrical automobiles would no longer do business in Apple CarPlay or Android Auto smartphone connectivity, because it rather plans to put into effect its personal embedded instrument answer, evolved with Google. “Hiring Mike is a key step in trying to make that happen.”

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Safer and Self-Driving Cars Now on Roads

Clean Fleet Report

This article was written more than 10 years ago, when the forecasts were we would have personal and public robotaxis galore. Advanced technology, prototype vehicles, and business plans are being developed by Google, car sharing services like Car2Go (Daimler), Uber, automakers, network providers, software and technology suppliers.

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2022 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Ultimate – Not Quite Fully Charged

The Truth About Cars

I couldn’t think of a use case where needing to be in the driver’s seat with the key on your person would inconvenience you except for a scenario where a driver runs into a store and leaves passengers to play with the radio. To be fair, Android phone users may find the Google-based system a bit quicker to learn than iPhone users.