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Hyundai previews Connectivity Concept with smartphones and NFC

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Hyundai previewed near its European headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, a prototype of its Connectivity Concept which leverages smartphones and NFC (Near Field Communication). In addition the device’s battery is recharged wirelessly while in use. The company suggested the technology could be in its cars as soon as 2015.

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GM And Segway Partner on Urban Personal Mobility Electric Vehicle

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and Segway are unveiling a new type of personal mobility vehicle targeted for city use. Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility), GM and Segway are developing an electrically powered, two-seat prototype urban vehicle that has only two wheels. GM has been focusing on “connected vehicle” technologies since it introduced OnStar in 1996.

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ZF presents advanced steer-by-wire technology for the front axle

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ZF’s smart by-wire systems end the era of mechanical connections and enable a new era of vehicle control. ZF is a leading developer and produces a full range of by-wire systems that that do not require a direct physical connection: Steer-by-wire including rear wheel steering. —ZF CEO Wolf-Henning Scheider.

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Honda begins deliveries of 2013 Fit EV; first unit to City of Torrance

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Over the past year, Honda and the city of Torrance have worked together to gather input from Torrance residents about potential recharging station locations and jointly participated in numerous public awareness events with a Fit EV test vehicle. City of Torrance gets its Fit EV. Click to enlarge.

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GM publishes “Blue Paper” on sustainable urban mobility; integrating input from Sustainable Urban Mobility events in Shanghai

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Electrification, connectivity and creative design are key components of the technology solutions. This vision, which GM is proud to document in the Blue Paper, serves as a roadmap to the electrification, connectivity, creative design, and advanced innovation strategies that will lead the world to sustainable urban mobility by 2030.

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Toyota launches C+pod ultra-compact battery electric vehicle in Japan

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The new C+pod is a two-seater BEV designed as a mobility option that improves per-person energy efficiency. The supplied charging cable (100/200 VAC) connects directly to power outlets for charging. The C+pod launch will also demonstrate new services that can only be provided by BEVs.

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VW e-Golf to be enhanced with improved infotainment, connectivity and range

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It is also possible to drag the main area out to fill the entire home screen, displaying the full navigation map or smartphone integration platforms such as MirrorLink, Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, through Volkswagen’s Car-Net App-Connect interface. This feature significantly reduces the time it takes to recharge.

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