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GM expands access of OnStar Vehicle Insights telematics solution to non-GM vehicles

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Once the connection to the adapter is established to the vehicle and to the OnStar Vehicle Insights mobile app or website, fleet managers can begin receiving valuable vehicle insights on the OnStar Vehicle Insights platform, designed to lower the cost of vehicle maintenance while keeping their fleets up and running.

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Mercedes-Benz wins landmark road monitoring program in the Netherlands; connected vehicle data

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Winning this important reference project in Europe for intelligent road monitoring marks a major step forward for Mercedes-Benz in our clearly stated aim to ‘Lead in car software’. This information is valuable to authorities for advance planning and prioritizing the deployment of maintenance resources. Mercedes-Benz Data Dashboard.

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How to Maintain a Fleet of Commercial Vehicles

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Proper maintenance will extend the lifetime of your vehicles and reduce the likelihood that they’ll fail when you need them the most. Once you gain enough experience and have some knowledge of vehicle maintenance, you can split your duties into weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly tasks.

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24-hour Daimler hackathon in Silicon Valley

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The app then accesses data-based reference models, compares them with the vehicle and identifies possible damage. After Stuttgart, Beijing, the IAA in Hanover, Bangalore and now Silicon Valley, the DigitalLife@Daimler team has successfully completed the first cycle of hackathon events.

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This IEEE Service-Learning Program Is More Popular Than Ever

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Over the past 15 years, the term service learning has been evolving and is often now referred to as community-engaged learning ,” says IEEE Member Stephanie Gillespie , chair of EPICS in IEEE. Celebratory events EPICS in IEEE is commemorating its 15th anniversary with a number of events.

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Should Parking Companies Create Their Own EV Charging Networks?

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Designing a private EV charging network For the purposes of this discussion, we will refer to charging networks owned and designed by a parking company as a “private network.” Once the network is built, it will require constant maintenance. You don’t have to worry about network maintenance or updates. Charge Event Monitoring.

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Exploring the Appeal of JDM Cars

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Events like Super GT and JGTC (now Super Formula) showcased the raw power and agility of Japanese manufacturers, igniting a fervor for their street-legal counterparts. Maintenance and Servicing Maintaining a JDM import demands expertise and access to specialized equipment, particularly for older or rare models.

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