Tesla isn’t the only car maker with grand visions of EV charging robots. Volkswagen has created a prototype charging robot that would navigate to your car in the parking garage, saving you the trouble of hunting for a coveted (and likely rare) EV charging spot. The autonomous helper would hitch itself to a “battery wagon”… Continue reading VW’s prototype charging robot can find your EV in the parking garage
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Rivian shows off how its new EVs can ‘tank turn’
If you’ve ever wished that your car could turn on a dime, then the folks at Rivian have just given you a reason to buy one of their EVs. The company posted a video on Dec 25th, spotted by Electrek, showing off how its R1T and R1S electric vehicles can make tank-turns. At least, if… Continue reading Rivian shows off how its new EVs can ‘tank turn’
Ford’s next Focus RS may be a powerful hybrid
Sponsored Links Ford Ford’s electrification plans might include an eco-friendly version of a hot hatchback. Car sources claim the 2021 Focus RS will be a hybrid with a beefy 400BHP gas engine driving the front wheels while an electric motor exclusively drives the rear. It’s not a completely unique concept (this is somewhat reminiscent of… Continue reading Ford’s next Focus RS may be a powerful hybrid
Judge strikes down NYC law limiting Uber and Lyft driver cruising time
Sponsored Links Uber and Lyft have won a major legal battle in one of their most important US markets. On Monday, a state judge ruled that a New York City law designed to control how much time ride-hailing drivers can spend looking for passengers was “arbitrary and capricious,” reports Reuters. Had the law gone into… Continue reading Judge strikes down NYC law limiting Uber and Lyft driver cruising time
Musk: Holiday Tesla update adds ‘Stardew Valley,’ self-driving preview
Sponsored Links Tesla It’s been a few months since Tesla’s 10.0 update brought Cuphead, Netflix and YouTube to some of its in-car systems, and it appears more options are around the corner. Elon Musk tweeted tonight that a “holiday” update will add farming RPG Stardew Valley as a playable game, and include a Full Self-Driving… Continue reading Musk: Holiday Tesla update adds ‘Stardew Valley,’ self-driving preview
Honda’s new steering wheel is built for cars that can drive themselves
Sponsored Links Honda Honda plans to showcase a bunch of concepts and prototypes at CES 2020 next month, including an augmented driving concept that brings back memories of Hasbro’s wheel-like Bop It toy. See, the technology puts all the vehicle’s controls on the steering wheel: pat it twice to start the vehicle, pull it to… Continue reading Honda’s new steering wheel is built for cars that can drive themselves
Honda will show off its in-car AI assistant at CES
Sponsored Links Engadget At CES 2020, Honda says it will finally show off its long-promised in-car personal assistant. The automaker has been working on its own digital helper since 2018 when it announced a partnership with SoundHound. Aside from the usual claims of “unprecedented” speed and accuracy, the company doesn’t say too much about how… Continue reading Honda will show off its in-car AI assistant at CES
California allows ‘light-duty’ self-driving delivery vehicles
Sponsored Links Nuro Self-driving delivery vehicles could soon become a relatively common sight on California streets. The state’s Department of Motor Vehicles will allow “light-duty” autonomous delivery vehicles under 10,001lbs for testing and commercial uses. Companies will need permits that vary depending on whether or not a backup driver is involved, but this will allow… Continue reading California allows ‘light-duty’ self-driving delivery vehicles
Mercedes EQA teaser reveals an electric counterpart to the GLA
Sponsored Links Mercedes-Benz Mercedes has posted a teaser for the production EQA, and it doesn’t appear share much of anything in common with the 2018 concept EV. The near-finished vehicle is now positioned as an “electric brother” of the 2021 GLA crossover, complete with a virtually identical side profile. Mercedes hasn’t said much more, but… Continue reading Mercedes EQA teaser reveals an electric counterpart to the GLA
Segway-Ninebot adds electric scooter, moped options
Sponsored Links Segway Ninebot acquired Segway and its personal transports a few years ago, but now their combined transportation aspirations are growing up with two devices announced at an event in China ahead of CES 2020. The Ninebot eMoped and eScooter can both carry riders for miles and will come in a range of models… Continue reading Segway-Ninebot adds electric scooter, moped options