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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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Connected Solutions Aim to Solve Common Concerns of EV Owners
Connected Solutions Aim to Solve Common Concerns of EV Owners
May 31, 2022  |  Connected Economy

For electric vehicle (EV) owners, and shoppers who are considering becoming one, common concerns about owning an EV include finding a station at which to...

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Automakers Expand Into Connected Insurance, Fleet Management
Automakers Expand Into Connected Insurance, Fleet Management
May 20, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Usage-based insurance, built-in Google connectivity and fleet management solutions are some of the connected vehicle capabilities automakers have recently deployed or found that customers are...

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From Maintenance to Payments to Software, Digital Connectivity Makes Fleet Mgmt Fast and Efficient
From Maintenance to Payments to Software, Digital Connectivity Makes Fleet Mgmt Fast and Efficient
March 11, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today’s commercial fleets are looking to automakers and their dealers for not only vehicles, service and financing, but also software and electric-vehicle charging — all...

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Ford Aims at Producing 2 Million Electric, Connected Vehicles Annually by 2026
Ford Aims at Producing 2 Million Electric, Connected Vehicles Annually by 2026
March 07, 2022  |  Connected Economy

As company executives explained the plans for two new business units that will be parts of Ford’s automotive operations, they also outlined the role the...

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