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Hyundai Motor Group introduces industry-first smartphone-based EV performance control technology; blockchain

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As electric vehicles continually expand their market share, especially in rental or car-sharing industries, the new technology will allow drivers to use their custom settings in whichever electric vehicle they drive by downloading their profile from the server. —research fellow JeongSoo Eo from Hyundai Motor Group.

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Rising disposable income giving a thrust to connected cars in India – ET Auto

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Such cars, which have embedded chips allowing internet access, enabling drivers to transmit, store and receive information collected via sensors – currently make up as much as 30% of all new vehicles sold, up from 6% in FY21. For instance, in the latest Kia Seltos SUV, as much as 48% of sales are from variants having connected features.

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Hyundai Motor Group develops smartphone-based Digital Key; deployment starts later this year

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Hyundai Motor Group has developed a “Digital Key”, which allows users to unlock and start their Hyundai or Kia vehicle via their smartphone. Replacing a traditional physical key, the new Digital Key can be downloaded via an app and used by up to four authorized people. The user’s preferred vehicle settings are stored in the vehicle.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Kia EV9

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A Bona Fide Third Row in an Electric SUV Combine the Kia Telluride three-row SUV and the Kia EV6 crossover and you get the all-new, all-electric 2024 Kia EV9 three-row SUV. The 2024 Kia EV9 went on-sale in December 2023 and is available in all 50 states. Each drive mode affects the steering wheel and accelerator feel.

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Driven: Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance

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That’s brisk, but BEVs such as the Tesla Model 3 Performance and upcoming Kia EV6 GT and Hyundai Ioniq 5 N can scamper to 100km/h in about the same time. The compact battery pack above the AMG’s rear axle can’t store a huge amount of electricity; a4.8kWh is the usable capacity.

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The ultimate guide to buying an EV in Australia: This is everything you need to know

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It refers to alternating current (like what comes out of your home powerpoint) and direct current (like what’s stored in batteries). So once you’ve installed that Type 2 charger it’ll top up everything from a Tesla or Toyota to a Porsche or Kia. Download these EV apps Make sure your phone is armed with apps to make EV life easier.

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Road Test: 2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor Performance Plus

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High eficiency means less plugging in Battery and Charging When slowing or stopping, regenerative braking converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. With the rear seat down SUV-like space Our Polestar 2 Dual Motor Performance came with the Harmon Kardon premium sound system with account-free Spotify downloaded.

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