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Ipsos global study finds vehicle owners continue to show interest in self-driving technology despite COVID-19

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An Ipsos Auto Global Study has found that new vehicle owners in US, China, EURO5 and Brazil desire autonomous functionality in their next vehicle. In Ipsos’ newly released Module 1 Mobility Navigator Auto Global Study, it focused on key questions to monitor and track the progress of the recovery from COVID-19 through 2020.

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SEAT launches Mobility Advisor proof-of-concept powered by Watson AI running on the IBM Cloud

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With IBM Watson Machine Learning, Mobility Advisor can learn a user’s preferences and make personalized recommendations for how best to complete a journey. Connected to the IBM Cloud, it dynamically adapts to changing conditions by taking into account weather forecasts, traffic reports and things happening in the city that day.

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Synovate Global Study Explores Future Car Buyers Sentiments

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Anger, frustration, greed, lack of trust are a few of the many sentiments expressed by consumers and future car buyers globally, according to a recent “Tipping Point” study by Synovate Motoresearch, the automotive division of global market research company Synovate. A time for introspection and balance. A mere speed bump.

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Volvo Car Corporation, Ericsson and partners in plug-in vehicle smart on-board charging research project

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The system directs the cost for each charge to the car owner’s personal utility bill. The concept is being developed on a generic communication platform to make the technology globally applicable. Sensus is the interface that promotes intuitive communication with the car, connecting it to the driver’s digital world.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans shows pickup truck concepts; market launch in late 2017; diesel V6

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The introduction of the one-ton pickup with seating for up to 5 people will make Mercedes-Benz the first premium manufacturer to account for the changing customer requirements in the global segment of mid-size pickups. The double cab has emerged as the dominating body style because it offers room for up to five persons.

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TomTom extends coverage of real-time traffic products for congestion reduction

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The other countries currently covered are Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. We have shipped about 60 million devices to date, and the devices are progressively becoming more connected.

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How EV Owners Can Navigate Through Coronavirus Period Safely

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In general, as highlighted by EV expert Saul Lopez , it’s best to leave your car connected to your home charger if you won’t use it for several days. To fully realize the benefits of EV ownership, it’s critical to understand the scope of possibilities for personal EV chargers. How to use this time as best as you can.

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