The RZ 450e is the first Lexus to be developed as an electric car. Toyota equips it with door assistants to prevent dooring. (Lexus, technology) Go to Source
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(g+) Cariad: Why VW.OS is more than an operating system
The success of Volkswagen is heavily dependent on the software subsidiary Cariad. Software developer Thomas Fleischmann explains the concept behind the operating system VW.OS. (Cariad, technology) Go to Source
Battery technology: Hina presents the first car with a sodium-ion battery
The omission of lithium in the Sehol E10X prototype means hardly any loss of range, but results in significantly shorter charging times. (electromobility, electric car) Go to Source
Route planning: Mercedes and Google agree on comprehensive partnership
Mercedes-Benz wants to integrate vehicle-related geodata and route planning functions from Google Maps into its own navigation system. (Google Maps, navigation system) Go to Source
GWM Ora Lightning Cat: The Chinese Panamera
If you look at the Ora Lightning Cat, you will see similarities to the Porsche Panamera. In early 2024, Great Wall Motors will bring the electric car to Europe. (electric car, automobile) Go to Source
Electric cars: Tesla only builds battery components in Grünheide for the time being
Originally, Elon Musk wanted to build the world’s largest battery factory in Grünheide. But now Tesla is changing its plans because of US subsidies. (Gigafactory Berlin, GreenIT) Go to Source
Audi, BMW and Mercedes: Electric cars from German manufacturers are hardly in demand in China
In 2022, the market share of German electric cars in China fell below one percent. Tesla was able to sell more Model Y than the German manufacturers combined. (electric car, Tesla) Go to Source
Traffic safety: New type of road surface to prevent black ice
An alternative salt is said to melt snow and protect cars. It is released from the road itself. (Traffic, automobile) Go to Source
In Tesla’s footsteps: Volkswagen wants to build everything itself for electric cars
At Tech Day 2023, Volkswagen announced that it would develop all the central components of the electric drive system for its upcoming cars itself. (VW, electric car) Go to Source
Traffic: Traffic lights should get a phase for autonomous cars
A fourth traffic light phase for autonomous cars is intended to make traffic flow at traffic lights more efficient. (Connected driving, Science) Go to Source