Mack Trucks announced today that it will be expanding the number of electronic control units (ECUs) enabled for Mack Over the Air (OTA) updates in the Mack Anthem, PinnacleTM and Granite models.\nNew Volvo, Mack service contractsBoth truck makers will slowly roll out contract service plans.\nIncluded in the Volvo Blue service contract, customers have access to the over-the-air Remote Diagnostics and Remote Programming suite throughout the duration of the contract.\nThrough Remote Programming customers also have access to the full suite of remote parameter and remote software update services, elevating fleet uptime and efficiency.\nThe Mack Premium Service Contract is available for normal-duty applications in 100,000-mile increments, while Mack heavy-duty Premium Service Contracts are available in 50,000-mile increments.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Making technology work despite the obstacles","slug":"making-technology-work-despite-the-obstacles","publishDate":"2023-02-28 11:10:23-05:00","createdLocal":"2023-03-01 14:30:56.658787","feedName":"Connected Car","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"I recently wrote about the complex puzzle that is the blending of technology and innovation with auto retailing.\nFor those who missed it, the idea is that all the pieces don't yet work well together despite the individual efforts of everyone trying.\nThere are plenty of new ideas that don't work or fail to fully measure up to their hype.\nCalling something innovative doesn't necessarily make it so, and sometimes customers are left to seek creative ways to make technology work for them.\nStartup entrepreneurs, what truly innovative technology ideas about streamlining or improving dealership or other retailing processes are you testing?
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Qualcomm rolls next generation of its Snapdragon Automotive 5G platform","slug":"qualcomm-rolls-next-generation-of-its-snapdragon-automotive-5g-platform","publishDate":"2023-02-28 20:00:00+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-03-01 14:30:55.238836","feedName":"Connected Car","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Qualcomm rolls next generation of its Snapdragon Automotive 5G platform New Products | February 28, 2023 By Christoph HammerschmidtAt the MWC in Bareclona, Qualcomm introduced the latest addition to its Snapdragon Digital Chassis connected car technology portfolio with its Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF Gen 2.\nAs the chipmaker’s most advanced automotive modem-RF system available, the Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF Gen 2 features 50% MORE processing power and up to 200 MHz of network capacity to support low-latency connectivity.\nSupport for satellite communicationsThe Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF is powered by a quad core CPU with up to 200 MHz of aggregated network bandwidth.\nAutomakers and the broad transportation ecosystem can also leverage the Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF Gen 2’s advanced capabilities to develop and deliver new, advanced connected services by utilizing Snapdragon Telematics Application Framework (TelAF), a unified development and deployment framework for the Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF system that brings all necessary components to reduce complexity when developing connected services with 5G, location & security, and enhanced safety.\nCustomers also benefit from the Snapdragon Car-to-Cloud services providing comprehensive cloud and device components that helps the automotive ecosystem enable, manage and deploy new connected services developed on TelAF.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Tesla releases detailed look at its data privacy approach","slug":"tesla-releases-detailed-look-at-its-data-privacy-approach","publishDate":"2023-02-28 00:00:00","createdLocal":"2023-03-01 14:30:54.102682","feedName":"Connected Car","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Tesla has released a detailed look at its latest data privacy approach with more details about what stays in your car and what goes to Tesla.\nFor a long time, data privacy was not really a thing car buyers were overly concerned about, but with the advent of connected vehicles, that’s starting to change.\nThe automaker wrote:We’re committed to protecting you anytime you get behind the wheel of a Tesla vehicle.\nThat commitment extends to your data privacy.\nTesla released a chart to explain the difference between the data that stays in your car and data that goes to Tesla, with the distinction between the data that is associated with your account and the data that is not.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Top 5 Gaming Chairs for Spring 2023","slug":"top-5-gaming-chairs-for-spring-2023","publishDate":"2023-02-28 20:28:42+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-03-01 14:30:53.522291","feedName":"Connected Car","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"A proper gaming chair can enhance your performance and enjoyment of the game, while saving your posture.\nIf you are looking for a gaming chair that supports your back and keeps you cool for hours on end, this mesh gaming chair is a good choice.\nThis ergonomic gaming chair shows off comfy arm rests that may be adjusted up and down, left and right, and back and forth.\nThis mesh gaming chair is designed to support your back and promote proper posture at the same time.\nUpgraded Materials: High density shaping foam, skin friendly PU leather, durable metal frame, make it a high-level gaming chair.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Issues and Opportunities for the Electric Vehicles Industry in 2023","slug":"issues-and-opportunities-for-the-electric-vehicles-industry-in-2023","publishDate":"None","createdLocal":"2023-02-28 14:31:13.197899","feedName":"Connected Car","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Insight Issues and Opportunities for the Electric Vehicles Industry in 2023 February 27, 2023Electrification efforts of the US transportation sector are strong and growing.\nMore than 800,000 fully electric vehicles (EVs) were sold in the United States in 2022, nearly 6% of all vehicles sold.\nSome of these key issues the EV market could face in 2023 are outlined below.\nFor EVs, the IRA encourages investments through three different tax credits: new clean vehicle tax credits, used clean vehicle tax credits, and commercial clean vehicle tax credits.\nThat is expected to change in 2024 when the IRS allows the vehicle tax credit to reduce the price of the car on the spot.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Big five used-car markets fell twice as far as new-car registrations","slug":"big-five-used-car-markets-fell-twice-as-far-as-new-car-registrations","publishDate":"2023-02-27 17:16:40+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-02-28 14:31:12.537279","feedName":"Connected Car","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Big five European used-car markets fell twice as far as new-car registrations in 2022Read next European new-car market endures anticipated January paybackRead next Why carmakers are pushing into electric-vehicle chargingIn 2022, the volume of used-car transactions weakened more than new-car registrations in four of the big five European markets, explains Autovista24 senior data journalist Neil King.\nThe exception was Italy, where new-car registrations contracted more than used-car transactions last year.\nNevertheless, the big five European used-car markets averaged a 9.9% decline, which was more than double the 4.8% average downturn in the new-car markets – exactly as Autovista Group predicted.\nHowever, in addition to ongoing new-car supply challenges, the COVID-19 pandemic significantly derailed the European new-car market from March 2020 onwards.\nMeanwhile, new-car registrations in Italy endured the greatest decline among the big five European markets last year.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"AI Voice Assistants Pushing Success of Software Defined Vehicle","slug":"ai-voice-assistants-pushing-success-of-software-defined-vehicle","publishDate":"2023-02-27 09:30:59+05:30","createdLocal":"2023-02-28 14:31:10.776781","feedName":"Connected Car","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"AI Voice Assistants to Push Success of Autonomous Driving, Software-defined Vehicle | In In Blogs | By By Brady WangAI voice assistants are being integrated into cars for hands-free and intuitive functionality.\nIntegrating natural voice virtual assistants is complex and requires significant resources and expertise in learning and data collection.\nWhile virtual voice assistants have improved significantly in recent years, there are still some challenges that need to be addressed.\nHere are some common problems that currently exist with virtual voice assistants:Understanding complex commands: Virtual voice assistants may encounter difficulties in comprehending intricate commands or requests that involve several variables or conditions.\nAccents and dialects: Virtual voice assistants may also have difficulty understanding users with different accents or dialects.
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