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BMW integrates Ubigi’s global Personal eSIM solution for premium connectivity – ET Auto

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BMW customers in France and Germany can activate the Personal eSIM of their vehicle with Transatel’s Ubigi 5G data plans to enjoy additional infotainment features and WiFi connectivity, irrespective of their primary network operator for their regular smartphone subscription. and 9 with the option Personal eSIM (SA6PA).

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BMW Group and PG&E launching ChargeForward Phase 3 pilot; V2G testing

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The BMW Group and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced an expanded partnership that further leverages renewable energy to sustainably power electric vehicles (EVs). In the future, PG&E and the BMW Group believe that vehicles can play a larger role in supporting the grid as new vehicle technologies are developed.

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How the IBM PC Won, Then Lost, the Personal Computer Market

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On 12 August 1981, at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in midtown Manhattan, IBM unveiled the company's entrant into the nascent personal computer market: the IBM PC. The personal computer vastly expanded the number of people and organizations that used computers. With that, the preeminent U.S. Press coverage of the announcement was lukewarm.

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Cellestial E-Mobility Acquired by Murugappa Group

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TI Clean Mobility, a wholly owned subsidiary of Murugappa Group’s Tube Investments of India (TII), has acquired a 100% interest in Cellestial E-Mobility Pvt Ltd, a start-up engaged in the design and development of electric tractors. Founded in 1900, Chennai-based Murugappa Group has valued at Rs 5472.2

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Ford confirms construction of Rouge EV center to be home of electric F-150; production by mid-2022

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The electric F-150, which is undergoing tens of thousands of hours of torture testing and targeting millions of simulated, laboratory and real world test miles, will be more powerful than any F-150 available today and deliver commercial and personal customers the lowest expected lifetime total cost of operation among F-Series trucks.

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BMW Group Launches car sharing service “ReachNow” in Seattle

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Following a successful pilot program, BMW Group has launched ReachNow, a free-floating premium car sharing service, in Seattle. Car sharing for residential and corporate groups. Renting your own vehicle via ReachNow. Chauffeur service – book a car with a driver.

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Volkswagen Group orders external investigation of emissions testing violations, pledges full support to EPA and ARB

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On Sunday, Volkswagen Group CEO Prof. I personally am deeply sorry that we have broken the trust of our customers and the public. This matter has first priority for me, personally, and for our entire Board of Management. Earlier post.). Volkswagen has ordered an external investigation as well. —Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn.

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