Tag: OTA Updates

Lucid Pledges Imminent Software Fixes for Gravity SUV
12Dec By S.MartinezNo Comments
EV & Electric Cars, News

Lucid Pledges Imminent Software Fixes for Gravity SUV

Is the Lucid Gravity about to become the ultimate luxury electric SUV? It might, but right now it's struggling with some pesky software issues. Nick Twork from Lucid says a fix is coming soon.Key TakeawaysLucid plans an OTA update to address Gravity’s software bugs “imminently.”The update will improve navigation, driver authentication, and climate control fan speed logic.MKMBHD praised the SUV's performance but noted a few minor glitches in his review.After driving 5,000 miles with the Gravity, Out of Spec found it to be an amazing ride marred by software annoyances. But hey, we're not talking about major hardware issues here—just some frustrating little hiccups that can easily be smoothed out.MKMBHD highlighted how impressive the SUV's range and performance are. He even compared its spaci...
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Volvo and Mack Empower Drivers with In-Cab Software Updates
25Nov By AGN EditorNo Comments
Guides & Maintenance, News, Pickup Trucks

Volvo and Mack Empower Drivers with In-Cab Software Updates

Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) and its sibling company Mack Trucks are set to revolutionize the trucking industry by allowing drivers to perform software updates over-the-air (OTA) from their cabs. This move is a significant step towards reducing downtime and increasing operational efficiency.Starting in late 2020, fleet managers will be able to approve changes, which can then be instantly activated by the driver via a simple screen icon on the truck's instrument panel for an array of functions including engine performance tweaks, transmission adjustments, and diesel post-treatment improvements.Conal Deedy, VTNA’s director of commercial telematics solutions, emphasizes that staying current with software updates not only reduces failure codes but also enhances fuel efficiency, lowers env...
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