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Mercedes-Benz further expands Car-to-X communication; pothole detection

Green Car Congress

Since 2016, Car-to-X Communication has been installed as standard in combination with navigation systems—initially in the E-Class and now in all Mercedes-Benz vehicles. In order to use the “Car-to-X” service, the customer must have a Mercedes me connect account and have activated the service.

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Volvo Cars CEO urges government & industry to share safety-related traffic data; will skip Level 3 autonomy

Green Car Congress

The info is transferred in real time to other Volvo drivers notifying them of icy road conditions. The same approach is used to warn drivers when another vehicle turns on its hazard lights, which may indicate a potential dangerous situation on the road ahead.

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Volkswagen unveils updated Golf; Millerized engines, semi-automated driving, digital cockpit and gesture control

Green Car Congress

inch screen it forms a conceptual and visual entity with the Active Info Display (digital instrument panel), which is also new to the Golf. inch screen it forms a conceptual and visual entity with the Active Info Display (digital instrument panel), which is also new to the Golf. With its 9.2-inch With its 9.2-inch Front Assist.

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New electric Dodge Charger spotted testing near MI HQ with slick design [Video]

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The electric muscle car closely resembles the concept with the included Fratzog logo and signature light bar. The vehicle features different tail lights than the concept and has a more classic-looking design. Dodge’s concept included a full light strip with an illuminated Fratzog badge in the middle. Check back for more info.

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Promised VW Passat plug-in hybrid to debut at Paris show; both sedan and wagon

Green Car Congress

In connection with optional DCC, the chassis is firmer. First: the standard charging cable is plugged into a 230 volt electrical socket (in Europe). The front bumper was also redesigned, with distinctive cross panels in the lower air inlet and C-shaped LED daytime running lights. The Passat GTE is an independent equipment line.

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Promised VW Passat plug-in hybrid to debut at Paris show; both sedan and wagon

Green Car Congress

In connection with optional DCC, the chassis is firmer. First: the standard charging cable is plugged into a 230 volt electrical socket (in Europe). The front bumper was also redesigned, with distinctive cross panels in the lower air inlet and C-shaped LED daytime running lights. The Passat GTE is an independent equipment line.

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News: 2025 Cadillac Optiq EV

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I told him I wanted the Optiq to not necessarily feel like an EV, but want it to feel really light, engaging, planted and with great handling characteristics. kW 33 inches of electric info – 33 miles per hour at 22.5 kW 33 inches of electric info – 33 miles per hour at 22.5 For us, that is luxury.” Demonstrated here.