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Ford and Google enter 6-year strategic partnership

Green Car Congress

As part of this new, six-year partnership—and beginning in 2023—millions of future Ford and Lincoln vehicles at all price points will be powered by Android, with Google apps and services built-in. These apps are optimized and integrated for in-vehicle use.

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DOT issues discussion document on principles for a connected vehicle environment; safety as top priority

Green Car Congress

Connected vehicles refer to the ability of vehicles of all types to communicate wirelessly with other vehicles (V2V) and roadway equipment (V2I), such as traffic signals, to support a range of safety, mobility and environmental applications. Transportation Safety is the DOT’s top stated priority for the connected vehicle environment.

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VW Car-Net mobile app integrates with Siri to enable new features

Green Car Congress

Additionally, VW Car-Net now offers several shortcuts that can be added to Siri with a personalized phrase, including a start/stop for charging, defroster, and climate; a set climate temperature command; and a “where is my car” command. Drivers can check their fuel level and receive alerts with a compatible smartwatch.

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Volkswagen’s MEB for EVs: long electric range, open-platform, open-space, pricing for the volume market; “tablet on wheels”

Green Car Congress

The MEB will be the foundation for an entirely new generation of battery-electric vehicles designed not only to be electric and feature extended range, but to be connected, autonomous, open and priced for the volume market as required by Volkswagen’s positioning. The first production MEB vehicle, a version of the I.D.

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Italy is putting a big hybrid floating solar–floating wind farm in the sea

Baua Electric

The triangular floating platforms are modular, so they can be connected to form large plants. Plus, the platforms have slip-resistant walkways and fences for access and maintenance. Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisers to help you every step of the way.

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World’s first semi-submersible floating offshore wind farm beats expectations in the face of extreme storms

Baua Electric

mile-long) cable connects it to an onshore substation. WindFloat Atlantic was connected to the grid at the end of 2019 and commissioned in 2020. WindFloat Atlantic was connected to the grid at the end of 2019 and commissioned in 2020. It comprises three 8.4 A 20 km long (12.4 Get started here. –

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3 Ingredients to Create the Charging Experience EV Drivers Want

Clean Fleet Report

The deployment map needs to serve many constituents—personal use, commercial fleets, trucks and buses. 2 Internet Connectivity: The enabler for operations and the customer experience. the federal government has proposed minimum standards for federally funded projects that include requirements for connectivity. In the U.S.,