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Ford awards TomTom global traffic service deal for next-gen SYNC tech

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The all-new 2021 Ford F-150 pickup and the soon to be delivered all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV are the first Ford vehicles available with the technology. Making its debut in the Mustang Mach-E is the SYNC 4A connected vehicle technology, which uses machine learning to learn drivers’ preferences.

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Ford hired former Tesla, Apple exec to create next-generation vehicle technology and services

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On Tuesday, September 7, former Tesla executive Doug Field joined Ford as chief advanced technology and embedded system officer, effectively ending his time as Apple’s Vice President of Special Projects. For more info, read the Ford+ Presentation below! Ford Mustang Mach-E GT pleasantly surprises legacy OEM with strong demand.

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The Porsche Taycan Now Offers Charging Info in Apple Maps

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Porsche wasn’t the first to jump onto the Apple CarPlay train years ago, but the automaker has fully embraced the technology. The Taycan EV recently gained the ability to map charging locations in Apple Maps, rather than using its in-built navigation system, giving owners more options with Apple’s friendly interface.

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Nissan wins top award at CEATEC Japan 2013 for autonomous driving technology

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s Autonomous Drive technology ( earlier post ) won the Grand Prix in the CEATEC Innovation Awards, the top prize. The award honors the best among the technologies, products and services exhibited at CEATEC JAPAN 2013. Demo of Nissan’s AD technology at CEATEC. SONY Corporation / SONY Marketing Corporation: Info-Eye.

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California Energy Commission launches Drive website for info on alt fuels, vehicles

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The CEC says that “Drive” is designed for businesses and manufacturers hoping to develop new technologies, for fleet managers looking to upgrade their vehicles, for local governments seeking incentives to invest in green transportation, or for consumers just looking for ways to cut their costs.

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v2g, g2v technology company benefits drivers and grid

Baua Electric

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) and Grid-to-Vehicle (G2V) are two-way communication technologies that involve the flow of electricity between electric vehicles (EVs) and the power grid. These technologies are part of the broader concept known as smart charging or bidirectional charging. Grid-to-Vehicle (G2V) Technology: 1.

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Dude Leaks Dozens Of Details From Elon Musk’s All-Hands-On-Deck Tesla Conference Call

CleanTechnica EVs

Some of these people are highly engaged/active as well and have gotten connected with Tesla staff members who routinely leak them info from inside the company. There are many people who spend much of their days on Twitter looking around for new Tesla tidbits. One of those very active Tesla Twitter people, Sawyer Merritt, shared […].

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