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Ford’s Software and Services Push Helps Pave Road to Connected Car Economy
Ford’s Software and Services Push Helps Pave Road to Connected Car Economy
August 14, 2023  |  Connected Economy

The rubber meets the road, meets the operating system, meets the online subscription. Ford announced Monday (Aug. 14) that it has hired Peter Stern —...

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EV Charging Standards to Cover 70% of Current EV Sales in US
EV Charging Standards to Cover 70% of Current EV Sales in US
June 12, 2023  |  Innovation

Even the most potentially impactful innovations in the world can languish if not successfully commercialized. That’s where standards come in. While standards are frequently derived...

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Tesla Gets $3 Billion Boost Thanks to Partnerships With GM and Ford
Tesla Gets $3 Billion Boost Thanks to Partnerships With GM and Ford
June 09, 2023  |  Technology

Electric car giant Tesla has received a $3 billion boost thanks to deals inked with two of the biggest U.S. automakers, General Motors and Ford....

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US Car Sales Hit Lowest Level in 10+ Years
US Car Sales Hit Lowest Level in 10+ Years
January 04, 2023  |  Economy

When carmakers release their 2022 sales figures this week, they’re unlikely to bring good news. Across the industry, American auto sales are projected to be...

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Ford, Other Automakers Plug Into Demand for Connected Fleet Subscriptions
Ford, Other Automakers Plug Into Demand for Connected Fleet Subscriptions
July 28, 2022  |  Earnings

A growing number of commercial fleets are enlisting telematics and software platforms to help them manage the maintenance and operation of their vehicles.  In the...

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5G Steers Forklifts, Robots at BMW, Ford Factories
5G Steers Forklifts, Robots at BMW, Ford Factories
July 22, 2022  |  Technology

As the combination of 5G and autonomous technology looks to transform transportation and production in many venues, the early adopters include automakers’ warehouses and production...

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AR Headsets Speed Auto Repair, Mechanic Training
AR Headsets Speed Auto Repair, Mechanic Training
July 05, 2022  |  Technology

An automotive technician needs help diagnosing a difficult problem on a vehicle. A student needs training but doesn’t want to incur the cost of travel....

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OEMs Aim to Replace Speed Signs with Geofencing Technology 
OEMs Aim to Replace Speed Signs with Geofencing Technology 
June 03, 2022  |  Transportation

Geofencing, which is often used to alert another party when a vehicle has crossed a virtual geographic boundary, may take on a more active role...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Future of Auto Industry Includes Software, More
Today in the Connected Economy: Future of Auto Industry Includes Software, More
June 02, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, the head of Ford Motors says software, services and shared mobility offer “the most exciting kind of land grab in...

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