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Volvo Cars opens order books for new electric C40 Recharge

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Like the XC40 Recharge electric compact SUV, the C40 Recharge comes with an infotainment systems jointly developed with Google and based on the Android operating system. It provides consumers with Google apps and services built-in, such as Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play.

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Polestar unveils Polestar 2 electric fastback; targeting Tesla Model 3

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In the future, Polestar 3 will join the portfolio as a fully electric performance SUV. Polestar 2 is our first fully electric car and first volume model. Everything about it has been designed and engineered with passion and dedication. dB compared to a traditional chassis.

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Apple ramps up its ‘secret’ self-driving car testing: Report – ET Auto

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Earlier reports claimed that Apple downgraded its ambitions to build a self-driving electric car. Meanwhile, Google’s Waymo drove 3.7 The company is still working on the vehicle’s design. The company in 2022 hired veteran Ford executive Desi Ujkashevic to help it develop a fully electric autonomous car.

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News: 2025 Cadillac Optiq EV

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Cadillac to get a starter EV Clean Fleet Report will write a more detailed review of the Optiq EV, including driving impressions and real-world electric range, when we have had the chance to get behind the wheel sometime in late 2024. We designed a car that is all about luxury first, with enough range; 300 miles is what we targeted.

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Recharge IT

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Google.org to to Accelerate Plug-In Hybrid and Vehicle-to-Grid Technology Google.org , the philanthropic arm of Google Inc. today announced the RechargeIT initiative that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil dependence by accelerating the adoption of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. In addition, Google Inc.

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Volvo XC40 Recharge and Polestar 2: EV cousins offer different takes on “premium”

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This isn’t the connection utility that lets you run some phone apps through the car’s screen; Android software actually powers the interfaces for phone, navigation, and other functions—including truly excellent voice recognition. The Polestar 2’s design language has some unique elements and some Volvo echoes. Android above all else.

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Polestar reveals Polestar 3 electric SUV; starting at €89,900

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Polestar officially revealed the Polestar 3 electric performance SUV. The fully electric 5-seat SUV produces up to 380 kW and 910 N·m, and is prcied from €89,900 (currently US$87,000). Android Automotive OS is the in-car operating system, co-developed with Google and fronted by a 14.5-inch inch center display.

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