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BMW updates BMW Connected with expanded services, device support and availability

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The personal mobility companion BMW Connected already comprises many functions designed to help users with their daily mobility needs. Using the Open Mobility Cloud as a basis, it connects touchpoints such as smartphones and smartwatches with users’ cars, thus weaving the car into their digital lives.

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Geely launches Lynk & Co; a new electrified and connected global car brand

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China-based automaker Geely has launched Lynk & Co —a new global car brand designed and engineered in Sweden; every model will feature an electrified powertrain. Full mobile connectivity will also be standard, working in partnership with Ericsson. —Andreas Nilsson, Head of Lynk & Co design.

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NEVS launches PONS mobility ecosystem with autonomous vehicles for city needs; Sango

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NEVS has presented its new mobility ecosystem: PONS—the first generation of autonomous vehicles with a connected user interface. For the launch in Sweden, NEVS has partnered with AutoX, a leading L4 autonomous driving technology company based in Silicon Valley and Shenzhen. The self-driving vehicle Sango.

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Volvo reveals new XC90; limited diesel, gasoline First Edition on sale only online

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Volvo Cars revealed the XC90, its new 7-seat SUV, at an event in Sweden. There is a choice of five modes, including one in which the driver is free to tailor the settings to his or her personal taste. The new XC90, with “Thor’s hammer” DRL lights. Click to enlarge. Powertrain of the Volvo XC90 Twin Engine PHEV.

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Safer and Self-Driving Cars Now on Roads

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This article was written more than 10 years ago, when the forecasts were we would have personal and public robotaxis galore. Several of these firms confirmed their progress at Silicon Valley Connected & Charged Symposium, hosted by software giant SAP. Cars will drive themselves and connect with others. billion by 2025.

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First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

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Volvo also brought in members of its engineering and design teams, including Michael Fleiss, VP of Powertrain Engineering, to provide more technical details on the car. Bottom line, subjectively, Volvo has set a high bar for the coming crop of full-size luxury plug-in hybrid SUVs, from design to performance. Earlier post.) Background.

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

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Responsible for designing the transportation system for the Citadel of Masdar. Cervero believes Stockholm, Sweden and Curitiba, Brazil are two good examples of the TOD principle. He believes “ monolithic vehicle design ”—where people buy one car to fit all of their needs—is outdated. Dr. Luca Guala, Systemica. Click to enlarge.

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