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Electric Volvo XC40 features new infotainment system powered by Android with Google technologies built-in

Green Car Congress

Powered by Android, the new infotainment system offers customers unprecedented personalization, improved levels of intuitiveness and new embedded Google technology and services. —Henrik Green, Chief Technology Officer at Volvo Cars. The Google Assistant also allows a driver to interact with smart-home devices from the car.

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What is Home energy management system, why it is needed

Baua Electric

A Home Energy Management System (HEMS) is a technology that allows homeowners to monitor and control their energy usage within a household. This system typically integrates various devices and technologies to provide real-time information about energy usage and enables users to make informed decisions to conserve energy.

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Hyundai introducing augmented reality owner’s manual app

Green Car Congress

The Hyundai Virtual Guide app is the brand’s modern take on the traditional owner’s manual, allowing consumers to use their smartphone or tablet computer to get how-to information for repairs, maintenance and vehicle features. Users simply position their phone or tablet’s camera over the part they want to learn more about.

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Ford introduces North America’s largest electric vehicle charging network for its EV customers; Greenlots led buildout

Green Car Congress

The program will go live in 2020 and all functionality will fall within the existing FordPass mobile app, which has been integrated with the Greenlots open standard technology platform. —Harmeet Singh, Chief Technology Officer at Greenlots. FordPass will also identify points of interest. Ford says it is investing $11.5

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Should Parking Companies Create Their Own EV Charging Networks?

Blink Charging

While ICE vehicles require a visit to a gas station, which stores gasoline in a tank before transferring to the vehicle, EVs only need to plug into the electrical grid. Once the network is built, it will require constant maintenance. You don’t have to worry about network maintenance or updates.

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Testimony: Why I like my electric vehicle

Electric Auto Association

As gas engine powertrains typically have 100 times the number of parts of an EV powertrain, I have only paid $300 for maintenance: comprising three tire rotations and one cabin air filter, after four years of ownership. My EV battery is warrantied for a minimum of 100K miles and eight years. I find that life with an EV is very convenient.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

This regenerative charging system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery. Voice commands connect with Siri EyesFree and Google Assistant by saying “Hey, Lexus” or “Hi, Lexus.” In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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