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Ten Must-Have Tech Options For Your Next Car

In the early 2000s, most advanced tech and convenience features were limited to ultra-luxury and high-performance vehicles with price tags upwards of $75,000. As technology has become a much larger part of our everyday lives, nearly all automakers have begun adding a significant number of these features to all their vehicles. These days, you can get a slew of modern convenience options on new cars for much less! When it comes to vehicle tech and electronics, you really don’t know what you’re missing until you have them and are able to use them on a regular basis. They make driving immensely more entertaining and can often take the boredom out of driving long distances on road trips or even just your daily commute. In this blog, we’ll detail the top 10 tech features you must have in your next vehicle and why they’re so vital. Heated Seats and Steering Heated seats and steering are essential for North American drivers in the winter. Those who have driven with leather seats understand the struggle of driving for several minutes in a freezing cold seat while holding onto an equally frigid steering wheel. Although the heater may increase the temperature of the vehicle’s…

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2 years, 1 month ago

VinFast Is First All-Electric Carmaker To Integrate What3words

VinFast has announced the integration of innovative global addressing technology what3words into its full lineup of electric vehicles (EVs). Testament to their market leading approach to innovation, VinFast is the first all-electric carmaker to integrate what3words into their systems. what3words is a simple and effective location technology that can identify any location around the globe and is capable of operating in offline conditions. The system divides the planet into a grid of 10ft x 10ft (3m x 3m) squares and labels each square with a unique combination of three random words—known as a what3words address. Users need only open the what3words app to find their current location on the map and the data processing system will automatically convert those coordinates into 3 words in their mother tongue that are easy to pronounce and memorize. With what3words geolocation technology, users can drive with peace of mind knowing exactly where they are going—whether it is a charging station, a pop-up coffee shop or the ideal sightseeing point for a picnic. what3words addresses are now being added to contact pages, e-commerce checkouts, travel guides and booking confirmations around the world, which saves costs, delivers operational efficiency, and provides a better customer experience for…

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2 years, 1 month ago

Why Your New Ride Needs Apple CarPlay Or Android Auto

In recent years, car infotainment systems—providing both information and entertainment— have become a premier feature of automobiles. Although many cars include the manufacturer’s own brand of infotainment system, most car makers simply make their vehicles compatible with the two biggest players in the game: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. What Are Apple CarPlay and Android Auto? Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are interfaces that connect your smartphone to the infotainment system so that the latter can control your smartphone and display what’s on the phone. You don’t have to use your hands to make this happen or even pick up the phone. The two systems have been developed for the two most prominent smartphones. Apple CarPlay is owned by Apple and works with iPhones. Android Auto is owned by Google and works with any smartphone that uses the Android operating system, such as Samsung and Google phones. Both systems allow you to connect the phone to your infotainment system to play music, listen to podcasts, get directions, place phone calls, and even send text messages. Using voice control, you never have to take your eyes off the road or your hands off the wheel. Point-by-Point Comparison of Apple CarPlay and…

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2 years, 1 month ago

5 Questions to Ask Before Buying an EV

In 2021, the number of electric vehicle sales increased to a record-breaking 6.6 million. By the end of 2021, there were around 16.5 million electric vehicles on the road worldwide, which was triple the number in 2018. Are you thinking about jumping on the bandwagon? Here are five important questions to ask before you purchase an EV. Question 1: Is the Range Sufficient? Make sure an EV’s range is at least enough for your outings and everyday commute. It’s best to consider an electric vehicle that can run for more than 200 miles on a single charge, like VinFast’s VF8 or VF9, which have an enhanced battery range of 277 to 369 miles. Question 2: How and Where Will I Charge My EV? For Level 1 charging, you can plug your vehicle into a standard 110-volt wall outlet. For faster and more convenient Level 2 charging, consider having a 240-volt service installed within your garage. You should also look for nearby public charging stations in public parking lots, city streets, or within new-car dealerships. Question 3: Should I Purchase a New or Used EV? While the lower price of a used EV might seem tempting, consider the added value and peace of mind that a new…

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2 years, 9 months ago

What is Regenerative Braking and How to Use It?

As car technologies continue to move forward, regenerative braking, while not new, is something that not many people know about. So, what is regenerative braking exactly? Regenerative braking allows the vehicle to utilize wasted energy during the braking sequence. The power from the spinning wheel of your car is used to reverse the electricity directly from the electric motors back to the battery. The driver can activate the electric regeneration by simply lifting your foot from the accelerator to the coast or braking the car by pressing the brake pedal. The system first appeared in 1967, when AMC debuted the AMC Amitron concept car to showcase their vision for the future with electric vehicle. However, regenerative braking wasn’t put into commercial production passenger vehicle until Toyota finally introduced the Prius in the 1990s. Not only that, regenerative braking has been beneficial in motor racing. Thus making them more efficient, cleaner but also faster as well. Formula 1 teams have been using a version of regenerative braking called KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) since the 2009. With the system continuing development later become an essential part of many motor racing series as well as translating them to the current road car…

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2 years, 10 months ago 1 Bình luận

A Primer On EV Fast Charging Technology

Electric vehicles (EVs) are great for the environment and for your wallet, but there’s one thing that makes owning an EV difficult—how long it takes to charge. There are two main types of chargers for EVs—Level 1 (120V) and Level 2 (240V). While both can take hours if you’re using them at home, they’re nearly useless on road trips since there aren’t enough stations to support drivers who rely solely on charging their vehicle while traveling. Luckily, there’s another option—DC Fast Charging stations that can charge your vehicle up to 80% in 30 minutes or less! We’ll explain how this technology works so you can decide if it’s right for you. The infrastructure is not yet in place for EV fast charging to be as ubiquitous as gas stations are today. It’s getting better—the market has more than tripled in the last few years thanks to growing demand, but according to Charge Point, America still needs nearly 15x more public chargers to meet its energy needs. In this article, we’ll explain how a charger creates electricity for an EV and then focus our discussion on Level 3 DC Fast Charging systems (DCFC). Different EVs have different capacities for charging speeds;…

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2 years, 11 months ago