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Bird, Ford-owned Spin latest micromobility platforms to integrate with Google Maps

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Micromobility services Bird and Ford-owned Spin are the latest to integrate with Google Maps for Mobile (GMM). People using Google Maps for efficient and reliable journey planning are now able to discover Spin e-scooters and e-bikes and Bird scooters when given route options for their journeys.

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Volvo Cars unveils flagship electric SUV EX90

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The initially available twin-motor all-wheel drive version is powered by a 111 kWh battery and two permanent magnet electric motors together delivering—in its performance version—380 kW (517 hp) and 910 N·m of torque. The company plans to make bi-directional charging available in the future, starting with selected markets.

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Acura unveils first all-electric model: Acura ZDX and ZDX Type S

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ZDX A-Spec is powered by a rear-mounted single-motor producing an estimated 340 horsepower; ZDX A-Spec is also available dual-motor, all-wheel drive configuration. Available high-performance summer tires, packaged with a gloss-black wheel, further increase Type Sā€™ performance capabilities. 20 x 9 Aluminum-Alloy 22 x 9.5

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Volvo Cars, Starbucks begin installing ChargePoint EV fast chargers at stores between Denver and Seattle

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Volvo Cars, in cooperation with Starbucks Corporation, announced the first Starbucks stores where new electric vehicle (EV) chargers, powered by ChargePoint, will be available to customers and members of the public. Four chargers at the first Starbucks location in Provo, Utah (East Bay ā€“ University & 9 th , 979 S University Ave.) Uintah, ID.

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Google Is Now Watermarking Its AI-Generated Text

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New research from Google DeepMind, described today in the journal Nature , offers a way to do just that. The system, called SynthID-Text, doesnā€™t compromise ā€œthe quality, accuracy, creativity, or speed of the text generation,ā€ says Pushmeet Kohli , vice president of research at Google DeepMind and a coauthor of the paper.

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Second-generation Kia Niro debuts in hybrid, PHEV and EV variants

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A 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission is standard in HEV and PHEV. kWh battery and a 150kW (201-horsepower) motor with DC fast-charging capability as standard. The 2023 Niro EV is available with the same vehicle-to-load (V2L) onboard generator functionality pioneered by the EV6. All Niro models are front-wheel-drive.

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Updated Audi Q7 SUV has 48V MHEV as standard, new PHEV option

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Audiā€™s updated Q7 SUV will have the companyā€™s 48V mild-hybrid system (MHEV) as standard. A choice of two diesel engines will be available at market launch. The latter ranges from traffic information online, navigation with Google Earth, to the hybrid radio. liters per 100 kilometers. stop range begins at 22 km/h (13.7

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