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Mercedes-Benz to launch global branded high-power charging network, starting in North America with €1B investment

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Mercedes-Benz plans to launch a global high-power charging network across North America, Europe, China and other key markets. Mercedes-Benz intends for its high-power charging network to enhance customers’ charging experience, and create a global infrastructure asset with future value-creation potential.

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BMW Connected integrates with Alexa in the UK and Germany; joins US

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The BMW Connected personal digital mobility assistant will be available via an Alexa skill on all Alexa-enabled devices when the service is available in the UK and Germany. Alexa, the voice service that powers Echo, provides capabilities, or skills, that enable customers to interact with devices in a more intuitive way using voice.).

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Hyundai collaborates with Google Assistant in further connecting homes to cars

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These commands include “Ok Google, Tell Blue Link to start my Santa Fe and set the temperature to 72 degrees”, “Ok Google, Tell Blue Link to send the address of the Mandarin Oriental, in Las Vegas to my Sonata”, and “Ok Google, ask Blue Link to lock my car”.

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Mopar Teases Electric Crate Swap, Maybe

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The annual SEMA show in Las Vegas is rapidly approaching, meaning car companies will surely be dangling umpteen teaser images of what they’ve in store for this soirée in the desert. The 2023 SEMA Show is being held October 31 – November 3 in Las Vegas. Image: Mopar] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Hyundai, Motional to deploy Level 4 IONIQ 5 robotaxis in US in 2023

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Hyundai and Motional plan to begin transporting public passengers in the IONIQ 5 robotaxi first in Las Vegas and then expanding to major cities in the US and globally. There are safety redundancies across every function, such as the navigation, steering, braking, and power, for a safe and smooth ride every time.

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Visteon presenting connected cockpit concept collaboration with Renault at CES; open architecture approach

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Visteon Corporation will present its new connected cockpit electronics solution developed in collaboration with Renault at the 2014 International CES next week in Las Vegas. The many connected car functions are demonstrated via a multi-modal human-machine interface of voice, touch and advanced displays.

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OnStar bringing commerce to connected cars; also providing feedback on driving

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At the 2015 CES this week in Las Vegas, OnStar will preview AtYourService, a commerce and engagement offering that connects drivers with retailers and merchants on their drive, providing information, convenience and money-saving values tied to their specific destinations. Driving feedback.

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