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Mercedes-Benz launches vehicle data analytics project with City of Boston to help improve uneven roads

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Vehicle data from these sensors and assistance systems can now provide insights into the vehicle’s surroundings, including infrastructure. It is well known that not all neighborhoods and communities use Boston 311 at the same rate, yet 311 is a major driver of how some City resources are allocated.

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Ford, Bedrock and Bosch exploring highly automated vehicle technology in Detroit to help make parking easier

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Ford Motor Company, Bedrock and Bosch are launching a demonstration project with connected Ford Escape test vehicles that can drive and park themselves inside Bedrock’s Assembly Garage in Detroit using Bosch smart infrastructure. —Ken Washington, chief technology officer at Ford Motor Company.

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PG&E and BMW of North America start V2X testing in California

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Results show that a vehicle-to-home connected EV is capable of providing roughly double the amount of renewable energy that a typical California household would be able to use on an average day, significantly increasing customers’ ability to use more green energy on a daily basis.

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INRIX: shared bikes and scooters could replace nearly 50% of downtown vehicle trips

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Analyzing trillions of anonymous data points from hundreds of millions of connected devices, INRIX ranked the top American, British and German cities where micromobility services have the most potential to reduce vehicle trips. Leveraging trip data and insights can provide a foundational view of how people move through a city’s road networks.

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LADOT partnering with GMV and ViriCiti for e-bus management and maintenance

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Better fleet performance data will provide valuable and actionable insights as LADOT looks to improve its transit services continuously as it moves to achieve a fully-electrified fleet by 2028. Using data is key to effectively serving the people of Los Angeles.

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IBM, Honda, and PG&E partner on smarter charging for EVs; utilities to communicate charging instructions directly based on grid conditions

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For example, the program can determine how many EVs are plugged in one neighborhood and the time it will take for each to reach a full charge. This level of insight will allow utilities to optimize grid operations and help reduce the chance of outages.

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

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Analytics and Reports – provide EV charging providers with trends and insights that help with the operation of their charger network and help them identify and plan future investment into new infrastructure to grow their network. kWs and are included with EVs manufactured in the U.S.