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Posts tagged with 'Hyundai Sonata'

When is technology "safe" to buy?

Posted Jan 16, 2011, by John Day

The year has scarcely begun and it’s already looking like a momentous one for telematics. OnStar announced that it will make its key features available on non-GM vehicles via a standalone rearview mirror bearing OnStar’s trademark blue button. And then Hyundai announced Blue Link, powered by ATX Group with help from Aeris Communications for cellular connectivity and TeleCommunication Systems for turn-by-turn … Read More

Tags: OnStar, iSuppli, TeleCommunication Systems, AXT Group, Blue Link, Aeris Communications, Telematics, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Veloster, turn-by-turn navigation, GM, Hyundai

Engines and iPods

Posted Nov 17, 2010, by John Day

My iPod doesn’t seem to hold a charge like it used to. I seem to recall reading that it’s good for about 400 charges. I haven’t been counting, so I don’t know how many are left, and my inclination is to charge it the night before I plan to use it. Maybe it will last another year and then I can justify replacing it in order to gain some newer technology. Some day batteries may be so advanced that we … Read More

Tags: nickel-metal hydride batteries, gasoline direct injection, Hyundai, dual continuously variable valve timing, iPod, lithium-ion polymer batteries, Hyundai Equus, Hyundai Sonata