Tesla has acquired the start-up Wiferion, which develops inductive charging solutions. The technology should probably be interesting for Tesla’s factories. (Tesla, electric car) Go to Source
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Giant printer: Hobbyist converts truck into matrix printer
A YouTuber used magnetic switches, a Raspberry Pi, and watercolor to build a street printer from a pick-up truck. (Printer, automobile) Go to Source
Heat management: Rheinmetall presents heat pumps for e-cars
Rheinmetall has presented a heat pump for electric cars. It is intended for the air conditioning of the interior and the temperature of the battery. (electric car, automobile) Go to Source
Pikes Peak: Ford Supervan 4.2 to reach 240 km/h electrically
Ford Performance wants to take part in the US hill climb with the electric Ford Supervan 4.2. It is said to have an output of 1,050 kW. (ford, automobile) Go to Source
SSP: Volkswagen’s new e-car platform should have an output of up to 1,300 kW
VW CEO Oliver Blume has reiterated that the company plans to launch its Scalable Systems Platform (SSP) in 2026. (electric car, automobile) Go to Source
Test drive with Opel Astra Electric: Bread and butter are also expensive as a car
Opel does a lot better with the all-electric Astra than with the previous electric models. But is the high price justified? (electric car, technology) Go to Source
Autonomous driving: Teslas are said to have a secret Elon mode
A newly discovered driving feature reportedly means Tesla Autopilot is always active, even when your hands are off the wheel. (Tesla, electric car) Go to Source
Traffic turnaround: China extends tax breaks for electric cars
Because economic growth is slowing, the Chinese government continues to promote the purchase of electric cars. German manufacturers also benefit. (electromobility, electric car) Go to Source
Threat to competition: Cartel Office warns Google about car services
The Federal Cartel Office is taking action against Google for illegal bundling of infotainment services for cars. (automobile, Google) Go to Source
Traffic turnaround: Ark Zero is a cheap mini mobility scooter
Only two people and a dog fit in the mini electric vehicle. But the vehicle fits across a parking space. (electric car, automobile) Go to Source