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Ford launches app developer challenge to improve consumer understanding of personal fuel efficiency

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Ford launched a $50,000 challenge for software developers to write innovative apps to help consumers better understand and improve their personal fuel efficiency. Participants will have access to Ford’s OpenXC connectivity research platform as a sandbox to create and test their ideas for the Personalized Fuel Efficiency Apps Challenge.

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All-electric BMW iX and i4 first BMWs with 5G support

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The all-electric BMW iX and i4 are the first BMWs with available 5G support via Personal eSIM. Personal eSIM allows a customer to add a BMW iX or i4 to an existing mobile phone plan, thus taking advantage of the vehicle’s 5G antenna and enabling an in-car WiFi hotspot.

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Starlink is now available on United Airlines

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. “This connectivity opens the door for an even better inflight entertainment experience, in every seatback – more content, that’s more personalized. Starlink wi-fi is estimated to be available in over 1,000 United Airlines aircraft in the next few years. Starlink services will be offered for free to United customers.

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New app/widget combo taps into OBD port to connect iPhone to car’s onboard systems

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and is available for pre-order at automatic.com today, shipping in May. Personalized Drive Score: Automatic gives you personalized feedback on your driving with your weekly drive score on a scale from 0-100. It also remembers where the car is parked and can automatically call for help in a crash.

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CEVA partners with iOnRoad for camera-enabled driver-assistance systems

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The iOnRoad Android and iOS App provides a range of personal driving assistance functions including augmented driving, collision warning and “black-box”-like video recording and have generated close to a million downloads. CEVA’s recent steps extend the addressable markets for the CEVA-MM3101 to include the automotive market.

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Mercedes-Benz USA announces performance acceleration on-demand upgrade for EQE and EQS

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Optionally available as an Over-the-Air update, this new feature raises the vehicle’s output by up to 80 hp and improves acceleration from 0 to 60 mph by as much as a full second. Customers can experience this elevated performance by downloading Acceleration Increase to their vehicle in the Mercedes me connect Store online at shop.mbusa.com.

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SAE International releases 2nd edition of book on hybrid vehicle design

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With more than 20 different hybrid cars available on the market, and with several high profile plug-in hybrids coming out now or within the next year, innovation and development of hybrid vehicles is continuing at an ever-growing pace. Plug-in-hybrid vehicle (PHEV) technology and market acceptance.