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Ford awards TomTom global traffic service deal for next-gen SYNC tech

Green Car Congress

The advanced TomTom service can predict traffic jams before they happen with updates every 30 seconds based on more than 70 million driving hours every day from millions of connected devices. The new F-150 represents Ford’s next big step in bringing connected vehicles to customers.

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Kia Details Specs for the Upcoming 2025 K4 Sedan

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It’s available with two powertrain choices, including the standard 2.0-liter Front-wheel drive is standard for all variants. The K4 borrows interior tech elements from the EV9 SUV, including the Connected Car Navigation Cockpit system, which brings almost 30 inches of display and a fast processor.

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

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

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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

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

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The info is transferred in real time to other Volvo drivers notifying them of icy road conditions. These technologies, Slippery Road Alert and Hazard Light Alert, are standard on all SPA-based vehicles on sale in Sweden and Norway: the XC90, S90, V90, V90 Cross Country and the new XC60.

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Enphase IQ EV chargers adjust to the grid to save you money, and a whole lot more

Baua Electric

Plus the hardwired and plug-in EV chargers are easy to install, tough as nails, and resistant to the most extreme weather, and boost your charging times by up to 12 times faster than a standard wall outlet. Some EVs, such as Tesla, use a different connecter but come with a J1772 adapter, so it’s a breeze. It’s a game-changer.

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Everything you should know about Smart energy Meter

Baua Electric

Various communication technologies can be used, such as radio frequency (RF), power-line communication (PLC), cellular networks, or wired connections. Here are some key aspects of interoperability related to smart meters: Standardization Interoperability is often achieved through the use of industry standards.

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