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Live trial of 5G connected car concept in Virginia

Green Car Congress

The connected car concept uses this high-speed and edge computing technology to communicate with car sensors and pedestrian smartphones, via a user-authorized mobile app—about traffic hazards such as accidents and road construction—for pedestrian and in-vehicle driver safety and efficient navigation.

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VinFast vehicles to be cloud-connected using Cerence Connected Vehicle Digital Twin (CCVDT) platform

Green Car Congress

Cerence and VinFast announced that VinFast vehicles will be cloud-connected using the Cerence Connected Vehicle Digital Twin (CCVDT) platform. By leveraging Cerence Connected Vehicle Digital Twin, VinFast delivers on key needs for drivers while also differentiating itself from its competitors through innovative new technology.

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Starlink seeking regulatory clearance for international cellular service trials

Teslarati

Trials will utilize SpaceX’s “Direct to Cell” satellites to deliver internet connectivity directly to unmodified mobile phones. SpaceX’s filing to the FCC about its plans for international cellular Starlink tests can be viewed below. Just send a message to simon@teslarati.com to give us a heads up.

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Audi joins Spoke Safety, Qualcomm, Commsignia to help protect bicyclists through connected technology

Green Car Congress

Audi of America is working with Spoke, a mobility platform for safety, connectivity, and rich rider experiences; Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.; Audi is also continuing to refine its C-V2X technologies for production-intent applications, allowing for a connected ecosystem between drivers and the world around them.

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SwRI-led team achieves 20% improvement in vehicle fuel efficiency with connectivity, automation; ARPA-E NEXTCAR

Green Car Congress

A team led by Southwest Research Institute has applied connectivity and automation to achieve a 20% improvement in efficiency on a 2017 Toyota Prius Prime. Vehicle connectivity and automation are already being used to effectively improve vehicle safety and driver convenience. Earlier post.).

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Marriott taps EV Connect as charger provider, countering Hilton’s recent alliance with Tesla

Electrek

Hospitality group Marriott International has announced an agreement with charging services provider EV Connect to implement and manage chargers across thousands of hotels in the US and Canada. more… The post Marriott taps EV Connect as charger provider, countering Hilton’s recent alliance with Tesla appeared first on Electrek.

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EV Connect Selected as a Preferred EV Charging Provider for Marriott Across North America

Electric Cars Report

To serve this demand, EV Connect announced an agreement with hotel chain Marriott International to simplify EV charging for its properties and guests. With 14 million electric vehicles expected to be on the road by the end of 2023, providing charging infrastructure has become a priority for the hospitality industry.