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MARCH 12, 2025

Today, Google DeepMind announced two generative AI models designed to power tomorrows robots. The models are both built on Google Gemini , a multimodal foundation model that can process text, voice, and image data to answer questions, give advice, and generally help out. What are the advances of Gemini Robotics?

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JULY 10, 2020

Groupe Renault and Google Cloud announced a new industrial and technology partnership to accelerate the digitization of Groupe Renault’s industrial system and of Industry 4.0 transformation. A recognized contributor to Industry 4.0, A recognized contributor to Industry 4.0, Employee training is also an essential part of this new partnership.

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AUGUST 1, 2019

However, if a nonstop flight is not available, choosing the connecting flights with the shortest total distance flown can make a lot of difference. This is the case because the range of possible distances (and thus emissions) can be substantial even for connecting flights that do not vary greatly in terms of the total trip time.

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JANUARY 7, 2014

Harman, the premium global audio and infotainment group is demonstrating the integration of Google Glass with its advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) engine at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 3, 2014

Hyundai’s next generation of products, starting with the all-new 2015 Genesis, will allow owners to connect with their vehicle using wearable devices. Hyundai’s cloud-based Blue Link platform makes features like remote start and service information quickly accessible through new devices like Google Glass and others.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Ford and Google announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the transformation of Ford’s customer experience. Ford also named Google Cloud its preferred cloud provider to leverage Google’s expertise in data, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML). These apps are optimized and integrated for in-vehicle use.

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MARCH 4, 2015

AT&T and Audi enabled the first-ever in-vehicle 4G LTE data connection in North America in 2014. Under the agreement, all 2016 models with Audi connect will be delivered to customers with an AT&T SIM card providing connectivity to the AT&T wireless network.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Audi is broadening its range of online services with the new Audi connect offerings myCarManager and myService. The latest version of the “Audi MMI connect” smartphone app now also includes vehicle-specific services such as myCarManager. The costs arising for data and voice connections are included in the package price.

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JANUARY 25, 2016

A new study from Juniper Research estimated that the adoption of connected in-vehicle infotainment systems will produce revenues exceeding $600 million in 2020, representing a 10-fold increase on this year. It pinpointed Apple and Google’s activities in the autonomous driving systems space as key developments in this regard.

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OCTOBER 10, 2019

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

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AUGUST 3, 2015

The 5-year-old MINI Connected app is undergoing a major relaunch , with the new version available to download from mid-August. The new MINI Connected will simplify the App’s menu interfaces and offer MINI drivers a console to display a range of information and driving related functions. Other MINI Connected menu items.

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APRIL 29, 2014

Over the past year, Google has shifted the focus of its autonomous vehicle project onto mastering city street driving, according to Chris Urmson, Director, Google Self-Driving Car Project. Google says that its autonomous vehicles have logged nearly 700,000 autonomous miles (1.13 —Chris Urmson. Title and description.

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APRIL 14, 2022

When it is connected to a Level 2 charger, the Niro PHEV can refill its 11.1-kWh Kia Connect advanced in-vehicle connectivity, which is accessible in-car or through the Kia Access App, is standard on Niro EX and above. The Niro PHEV pairs the 1.6-liter kWh lithium-ion polymer battery in under three hours.

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OCTOBER 16, 2013

The report also looks at latest developments in artificial intelligence, human augmentation, robotics, digitalization and connectivity and how this will transform the mobility eco-system. A life changing impact of connectivity will be the driverless car, and no one other than Google is leading it.

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AUGUST 10, 2022

Telematics: Fully connected. Consumers can subscribe to an electric vehicle entirely in app (Google Play Store or Apple App Store) and customize their monthly payment to meet their budget. Following are the primary selection criteria for the order: MSRP Range: $26,595 to $122,440.

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AUGUST 10, 2022

Previously under-resourced to support EV charging, this scenic artery passes near six national forests and unlocks to EV drivers some of the country’s most iconic spots, from the Snoqualmie Pass in Washington, stretching the Snake River in Idaho, spanning Arches National Park in Utah and connecting outdoor destinations like Park City and Vail.

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DECEMBER 5, 2018

The silicon nanowire structure includes a metallically conductive nanowire core, metallurgically connected to the current collector. Each silicon wire is directly connected and does not need to rely on particle-to-particle contacts for conductivity; the silicon material remains in electrical contact over the entire cycle life of the cell.

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JUNE 3, 2021

Like the XC40 Recharge electric compact SUV, the C40 Recharge comes with an infotainment systems jointly developed with Google and based on the Android operating system. It provides consumers with Google apps and services built-in, such as Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play.

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JANUARY 9, 2014

The factory-fitted, in-vehicle Wi-Fi system enables the Audi connect system to deliver connectivity to up to eight wireless devices for passengers. The on-board Audi MMI navigation plus system is enhanced with Google Earth maps. Audi connect also features real-time localized weather, news and live fuel prices.

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JULY 29, 2015

a San Francisco-based company that designs and deploys environmental sensor networks, is partnering with Google Earth Outreach to map and better to understand urban air quality. Today we’re announcing the success of our integration test with Google, which lays the foundation for generating high resolution maps of air quality in cities.

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DECEMBER 16, 2023

continued] The post GM Blames Buggy Connections For Ditching CarPlay, Android Auto appeared first on CleanTechnica. A recent article at MotorTrend gives us some more detail behind GM’s decision to abandon Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2014

The Virginia Tech institute has been building connected-vehicle technology since 2001. We’re trying to get ahead of the game to ensure design before connectivity proliferates the entire driving experience. Several federally funded connected-vehicle research test beds are operating throughout the United States.

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MARCH 20, 2018

Daimler is pursuing strategic research partnerships in the field of quantum computing, and has signed a cooperation agreement with Google in this area. The design of Google’s recent 72?qubit On the right is a cartoon of the device: each “X” represents a qubit, with nearest neighbor connectivity. Source: Google.

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MAY 16, 2017

This world premiere, presented at the Google I/O developer conference, will allow the development of connectivity services to be greatly accelerated, the company said. The Audi Q8 sport concept technology platform, which Audi is presenting at Google I/O, already has Android on board. billion active users worldwide.

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JUNE 13, 2021

DeepMap was founded five years ago by James Wu and Mark Wheeler, veterans of Google, Apple and Baidu, among other companies. These maps need to efficiently scale across AV fleets, with fast processing and minimal data storage. Finally, they must be able to function worldwide. A DeepMap map in San Jose, Calif.,

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Cars That Think

JUNE 15, 2023

One of its many features is connecting members with other app users who have similar interests or affiliations, or live nearby. You can download the IEEE app from Apple’s App Store or Google Play. The IEEE app can help. More than 1 million people are already using it. The app lets users schedule, manage, and join meetups virtually.

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JULY 1, 2014

Automotive Grade Linux (AGL), a collaborative open source project developing a common, Linux-based software stack for the connected car, announced that its first open source software release is available for download. Google Maps. AGL key features include: Home Screen. Media Playback. News Reader (AppCarousel). Audio Controls.

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JANUARY 18, 2020

A dynamic and intelligent load-management system will be controlling all power input across sites this year already, so the power connection does not need be expanded. megawatts is connected to the grid here. In addition, there is the equipment of the three Audi Training Center locations at Munich airport.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

While autonomous driving under the control of a human standby driver is quickly gaining acceptance, robotic vehicles mostly remain out of bounds, especially for car manufacturers, despite Google''s recent announcement to start prototype testing.

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JANUARY 8, 2013

The Ford Developer Program for open mobile apps provides a software development kit (SDK), technical support from Ford engineers and a developer community to enable utilizing the SYNC connectivity system and AppLink application programming interface (API). —Doug VanDagens, global director of Ford Connected Services.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2023

is designed to connect the major aspects of the company’s value chain, including development, production, omni-channel commerce and services—effectively making it an operating system for the entire Mercedes-Benz business. Within MB.OS, everything will be fully connectable through the Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Cloud.

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JULY 18, 2021

Features include flexible amperage setting, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, charge scheduling, power sharing, the myWallbox app, and voice control via Amazon Alexa and Google Home. The Pulsar Plus 48 Amp is also NEMA Type 4 rated watertight.

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APRIL 20, 2021

The new technology toolkit, making its debut in the BMW iX, also underpins significant advances in the areas of connectivity and digital services. As well as the offerings from Apple and Google, apps relevant to the Chinese market provided by local platforms are also integrated. That means many times more sensor data can be processed.

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JULY 30, 2013

MyFord Mobile is available on Ford’s plug-in (PHEV) and battery-electric (BEV) vehicles, Fusion Energi, C-MAX Energi and Focus Electric, and is available for download both through the App Store and Google Play. Behavior Connected vehicles Driver Assistance Systems Hybrids Plug-ins'

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Cars That Think

AUGUST 6, 2021

As of this week (8 August), all of Big Blue's quantum processors will use a hexagonal layout that features considerably fewer connections between qubits —the quantum equivalent of bits—than the square layout used in its earlier designs and by competitors Google and Rigetti Computing. In the short term it's painful," says Nation.

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Electrek

AUGUST 30, 2022

Connected vehicle system developer Sibros has added a new partner to its Rolodex. This time it isn’t an automaker but Google Cloud. The post Sibros and Google Cloud team up to deliver OTA updates, AI, and real-time data to a wide range of EVs appeared first on Electrek.

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AUGUST 27, 2023

Two of the Beep shuttles featuring Oxa software are currently operating at the recently opened SunTrax test facility in Auburndale, Florida—the first location in the US specifically designed for connected autonomous vehicle and standard automotive testing in a single site.

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