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Mercedes pay+ turns the car into a payment device; Visa technology

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Visa Cloud Tokens provide an additional layer of security as they help to protect and encrypt sensitive payment information by converting data and storing it securely. Examples of these digital services are connectivity apps that control comfort functions of the car, such as pre-air conditioning of the vehicle via a mobile device.

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Tata Motors cars to offer Harman Ignite Store inside in-car infotainment systems | Autocar Professional

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The automaker has adopted the Harman Ignite Store as its new in-vehicle app store that claims to bring easily accessible, reliable, and safe mobility experiences to more customers by virtue of its compliance with Android Automotive Operating System (AAOS) that connects OEMs with developers to provide customers unique in-vehicle digital experiences.

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Rising disposable income giving a thrust to connected cars in India – ET Auto

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Car variants that are connected feature-rich contribute as much as 45% of sales of a particular model, according to industry estimates. Connected cars are becoming the mainstream choice for many new car buyers in India fuelled by rising disposable incomes and an influx of new models. They are aware, tech-savvy and aspirational.

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City of Boulder working with Fermata Energy to test V2B technology

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In the pilot, Boulder will connect one of its electric fleet vehicles to the V2B charging system, which also connects to the recreation center’s electricity system. The city will have access to this information and data will be shared via the project website at www.bouldercolorado.gov/evinnovation.

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Porsche updates first Porsche Taycan models with free software update

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The update includes improvements to driving dynamics, new intelligent charging functions, additional functions for the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system and additional Porsche Connect features. These are flexible upgrades that work on an over-the-air (OTA) basis after the sports car has been originally configured and purchased.

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Mercedes-Benz receives world’s first internationally valid system approval for Level 3 conditionally automated driving

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—Markus Schäfer, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Mercedes-Benz AG, Chief Technology Officer responsible for Development and Purchasing. In addition to the sensor data, the DRIVE PILOT receives information about the road geometry, route profile, traffic signs and unusual traffic events (i.e.

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3 Norwegian operators order 7 more Solaris electric buses

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The energy needed to power the vehicle will be stored in 160 kWh Solaris High Energy batteries. The charging of the batteries will take place via a plug-in connection, while the vehicle will be mechanically and electrically prepared for the subsequent installation of the fast-charging pantograph. The Urbino 8.9

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