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Google-backed Gravity claims fastest EV charging in America

Baua Electric

Gravity, a New York-based EV charging startup backed by Google Ventures, claims to be rolling out the fastest chargers in the U.S. It’s quite a different environment than the indoor urban EV charging station Electrify America recently revealed. Tesla is set to add that capability in 2025.

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Beep and Oxa partner to deploy autonomous vehicles driven by Oxa in US

Green Car Congress

Marking UK-based Oxa’s entry into the US market, the strategic partnership will see Oxa’s autonomy software installed in a variety of vehicle types operated by Beep, from current passenger shuttles to future vehicle platforms.

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Volvo teams with Starbucks to install EV charging network at U.S. locations

Teslarati

The charging stations, powered by ChargePoint, will be installed at up to 15 stores along a 1,350-miles corridor from Seattle to Denver. Volvo Recharge models with Google embedded can use the ChargePoint app to locate and access the Starbucks-located charging stations along the route. locations beginning this Summer.

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Mercedes-Benz previews its in-house developed operating system MB.OS

Green Car Congress

Mercedes-Benz also announced its most recent partnership—the new long-term strategic collaboration with Google to develop and implement a next-generation in-car navigation experience. Place Details provided by Google will be available starting today in all vehicles with the latest generation of MBUX in applicable markets.

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Autonomous electric car technology: Why should a self-driving vehicle be all-electric?

Get Electric Vehicle

A self-driving car is capable of driving itself sensing the environment with no help of a driver. Ability to analyze the environment and react according to the conditions is not an easy process. A self-driving car is supposed to analyze the environment and react based on the circumstances. Proximity sensors, cameras, etc.

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Hyundai upgrading Bluelink connected car services technology; Connected Routing, Last Mile Navigation

Green Car Congress

With the new cloud-based Connected Routing navigation, driving routes are calculated on a server inside the Bluelink cloud environment, rather than through the car’s infotainment system. With the new User Profile feature, drivers can install up to two main accounts and one guest account, and upload a profile picture via the Bluelink app.

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The Solangelist Learns To Install Solar & Loves It

Creative Greenius

The extent of my electrical background heretofore consisted of installing lighting fixtures and new wall switches - so long as they were replacements for existing items that got wired the same way. The course is designed for: Prospective installers to enter the PV job market.

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