(Telematics News) Garmin announces integration of Amazon’s Alexa Custom Assistant technology into Automotive OEM infotainment systems

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BMW Group and PG&E plug-in to leverage renewable energy and sustainable powered EVs

Posted: 23 Mar 2021 04:55 AM PDT

The BMW Group and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced an expanded partnership that further leverages renewable energy to sustainably power electric vehicles (EVs). ChargeForward is the first smart charging program to offer customers incentives for maximizing the integration of renewable energy while optimizing their EV charging. This advanced smart charging initiative is available […]

 

Mercedes-EQ starts production of battery systems for the new EQS and expands EV expertise

Posted: 23 Mar 2021 04:53 AM PDT

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Audi begins production of the Q4 e-tron

Posted: 23 Mar 2021 04:53 AM PDT

At the multi-brand plant in Zwickau, the Audi Q4 e-tron will be rolling off the same production line as the Volkswagen ID.4 and, in the future, another Volkswagen model. The Audi Q4 e-tron will be unveiled to a global audience in the middle of April and launched on the European markets in the summer of […]

 

Hyundai Motor Company and Singtel sign MOU

Posted: 23 Mar 2021 04:52 AM PDT

Hyundai Motor Company and Singtel signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on a range of ventures to support smart manufacturing and connectivity for electric vehicle battery subscription service. The MOU follows Hyundai Motor Group’s announcement in October 2020 that it is setting up a new state-of-the-art Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Centre Singapore (HMGICS) […]

 

HELLA enters collaboration with vehicle data provider Wejo

Posted: 23 Mar 2021 04:49 AM PDT

HELLA has entered a partnership with connected vehicle data provider Wejo. The relationship also aims to potentially develop new data-driven business models. As part of the collaboration, HELLA acquired a minority stake in Wejo. Wejo was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Manchester, UK. The company’s core product is a platform which processes data […]

 

Garmin announces integration of Amazon’s Alexa Custom Assistant technology into Automotive OEM infotainment systems

Posted: 23 Mar 2021 04:49 AM PDT

Garmin International expanded its strategic relationship with Amazon with the integration of Alexa Custom Assistant into Garmin’s in-vehicle infotainment systems. Alexa Custom Assistant is a comprehensive solution that allows automakers to access Alexa’s advanced AI to create their own intelligent assistants tailored to their brand personality and customer needs. A designated Tier 1 automotive OEM supplier, Garmin […]