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Mitsubishi Electric Adds Weather Updates to Navigation System
Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America Inc. (MEAA) is adding real-time weather updating capability to its FlexConnect infotainment technology.
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Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America Inc. (MEAA) is adding real-time weather updating capability to its FlexConnect infotainment technology.
The in-vehicle system integrates AccuWeather Inc.’s new “MinuteCast Along A Route” application to provide drivers with weather information updated every minute along routes for destinations entered into the navigation system.
Formed in 1962, State College, Pa.-based AccuWeather provides weather information and forecasts to media partners and consumers around the world.
Northville, Mich.-based MEAA is part of Japan’s Mitsubishi Electric Corp. The company launched its FlexConnect platform last year.
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