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Ford expands Smart Mobility projects with connected e-bike study

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Ford Motor Company is expanding its global Ford Smart Mobility plan ( earlier post ) with a new experiment to study how connected electric bicycles can work seamlessly with cars and public transport to deliver faster and easier daily commutes and help businesses operating in urban centers.

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VW BUDD-e EV concept makes US auto show debut; 233-mile range based on EPA cycle; next-gen connectivity and HMI

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The first component, Active Info Display, is a freely programmable instrument cluster located in front of the driver; the second is a head unit which was once a separate screen for the infotainment system. In addition, the main points and content can also be swapped between the Active Info Display and the head unit.

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More details on BMW’s i3; electric and connected

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The brake lights illuminate if the amount of recuperation in progress produces the same braking effect as actually pressing the brake pedal. For example, energy-saving light diodes are used to provide interior and exterior illumination. Ancillaries. kilograms).

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Mercedes-Benz further expands Car-to-X communication; pothole detection

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In order to use the “Car-to-X” service, the customer must have a Mercedes me connect account and have activated the service. from Federal Highway Research Institute (BaSt) Heavy braking Severe deceleration is detected by the vehicle’s sensors.

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Volkswagen unveils updated Golf; Millerized engines, semi-automated driving, digital cockpit and gesture control

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inch screen it forms a conceptual and visual entity with the Active Info Display (digital instrument panel), which is also new to the Golf. inch screen it forms a conceptual and visual entity with the Active Info Display (digital instrument panel), which is also new to the Golf. With its 9.2-inch With its 9.2-inch Front Assist.

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Volvo Cars CEO urges government & industry to share safety-related traffic data; will skip Level 3 autonomy

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The info is transferred in real time to other Volvo drivers notifying them of icy road conditions. The same approach is used to warn drivers when another vehicle turns on its hazard lights, which may indicate a potential dangerous situation on the road ahead.

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Volkswagen unveils I.D. EV concept; 1st MEB-based vehicle, to launch in 2020; up to 373 miles

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Because of the increasing criticality of connectivity and digitization, the MEB is going further than the other Baukasten (e.g., To charge by cable, a separate charging plug is needed to connect the car to an electrical outlet. The Active Info Display gives the driver great freedom. MQB, MLB, etc.) The only button in the I.D.,

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