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New Data Shows Winter EV Range Varies by Vehicle Brand and Age

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Mittwoch, November 15, 2023

SEATTLE, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recurrent, the auto industry's leading analyst of used electric vehicles (EV), today released its annual report on winter range data .

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  • SEATTLE, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recurrent, the auto industry's leading analyst of used electric vehicles (EV), today released its annual report on winter range data .
  • The analysis includes range data from over 10,000 vehicles in the Recurrent community across the United States, as well as tens of thousands of data points from on-board devices that provide data on energy usage.
  • Key findings and new data are:
    Heat pump technology emerges as a significant factor in extending EV range, even in temperatures as low as 14°F.
  • Audi e-tron distinguishes itself as a winter leader by experiencing the least range drop in cold conditions.

2020 Golf VIII: Minimalistic Console Design Visually Appealing but Adversely Affects UX, Finds Strategy Analytics

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Montag, Januar 25, 2021

Strategy Analytics A new UX evaluation from Strategy Analytics In-vehicle UX (IVX) group has assessed the 2020 VW Golf VIII infotainment system and relevant HMI.

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  • Strategy Analytics A new UX evaluation from Strategy Analytics In-vehicle UX (IVX) group has assessed the 2020 VW Golf VIII infotainment system and relevant HMI.
  • The minimalist console design which eliminates almost all hard key controls is undoubtedly visually appealing, while the inclusion of an advanced-for-its-class voice assistant allows flexible input for a wide range of important infotainment-related tasks.
  • But both design features have implications for the UX of key functions in the car and several design flaws were identified within the touchscreen interface.
  • While the 2020 Golf VIII somewhat delivers on the first two points, its touchscreen design is lacking.