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GM’s Chevrolet is teaming up with OnStar to release a mobile application that allows future Volt owners to control some of the vehicle functions remotely. Although the Volt is entering production later this year, the OnStar Mobile Application is already available and it’s compatible with the iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry devices.
Among the features included, we highlight:
- Display charge status – plugged in or not, and voltage (120V or 240V), and battery status
- Scheduled charging – i.e. when electricity rates are lowest
- Displays percentage of battery charge level, electric and total ranges
- Send text or email notifications for charge reminders, interruptions and full charge
- Displays miles per gallon, electric only miles, and odometer readings
- Remotely start the vehicle to pre-condition the interior temperature
- Remote locking, unlocking, horn and lights
Finally, it’s worth adding that other non-smart phone owners could also use some of the features included in the OnStar Mobile Application by accessing a special optimized-for-mobile website. That’s of course as soon as they buy the Volt. 
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Dusan Belic
Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
