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New York access for all

Electric Auto Association

Mount Vernon is one of the biggest cities in New York and it’s also one of the most disadvantaged. We connected with the head of public works and then the head of sustainability, who introduced us to the mayor. Training the managers Greater Hudson Valley EVA first engaged with Mount Vernon for a year of training.

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Your connected car may be a hi-tech spying tool for insurers

Baua Electric

Read more Connected cars being used for spying on drivers is a fear that is real and the latest data reveals that insurance companies are using these vehicles as monitoring tools simply testify that. The data privacy concerns with connected cars are similar to smartphones and other personal devices.

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Genesis unveils battery-electric high-performance Essentia Concept in New York

Green Car Congress

Genesis unveiled its Essentia Concept at the New York International Auto Show. Essentia also integrates with smart homes and devices, offering situation-based, personalized recommendations.

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DOT awards more than $45M to three Connected Vehicle Pilot sites for phase two

Green Car Congress

The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) awarded three cooperative agreements collectively worth more than $45 million to initiate the design/build/test phase of the Connected Vehicle Pilot Deployment Program. Selected in 2015, the Connected Vehicle Pilot sites include Wyoming, New York City, and Tampa. Earlier post.).

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Toyota introduces new 2020 Highlander and hybrid at New York International Auto Show; TNGA-K platform

Green Car Congress

Toyota introduced the next-generation three-row 2020 Highlander SUV at the New York International Auto Show. As on many modern vehicles, the Highlander Hybrid offers selectable NORMAL, ECO and SPORT driving modes that let the driver choose the vehicle’s performance personality.

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Lincoln unveils Aviator three-row plug-in hybrid SUV production preview at New York show

Green Car Congress

At the New York International Auto Show, Lincoln unveiled Aviator, a three-row plug-in hybrid production preview. For example, drivers can activate a locator chirp to find Aviator in a crowded parking lot, or recall their personal profile. Phone as a Key is designed to offer other amenities similar to a smart key fob.

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Fully electric Genesis GV60 arrives in US starting at $58,890

Green Car Congress

The Genesis GV60 enters the US market with a number of available world-first automotive features, including Face Connect and a Crystal Sphere. These innovative features enable drivers to be even more connected with their vehicle, making GV60 the most personal and customizable Genesis model yet.