Ford is stopping its switch to electric cars and will focus on hybrid models in the future. The company is writing off $19 billion for this. (ford, Electric car) Go to Source
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Autonomous driving: Lidar pioneer Luminar files for bankruptcy
The once highly praised sensor manufacturer for autonomous vehicles is on the verge of being broken up. Volvo and other car manufacturers are losing a supplier. (Lidar, Business) Go to Source
Small electric car: VW ID.Polo comes with a 52 kWh battery and new electric motor
The electric VW Polo should travel 450 km. The new front-wheel drive delivers up to 166 kW of engine power. The base battery is quite small. (Electric car, car) Go to Source
Autonomous driving: Tesla waives safety drivers in Austin
Tesla is moving one step closer to autonomous driving. Robotaxis in Austin are operating without a safety driver for the first time. (Autonomous driving, Electric car) Go to Source
Electric car: Extended version of the Tesla Model Y is due to arrive in 2026
Tesla is probably planning to import the Model Y L to Europe. The extended version with 88.2 kWh battery has already received EU type approval. (Tesla, Electric car) Go to Source
EU: FDP calls for complete withdrawal of the combustion ban
From the FDP’s point of view, corrections to the planned ban on combustion engines in the EU are not enough. The party leader sees the future of the automotive industry in Europe at risk. (Combustion ban, Electric car) Go to Source
E-Pickups: Rivian is developing its own AI chip for autonomous driving
Rivian presents its own processor, AI assistants and lidar integration and will launch a subscription for autonomous driving in early 2026. (Rivian, star Wars) Go to Source
Electric SUV: Geely is testing a car with 90-degree steering
The car manufacturer Geely has presented an electric car prototype with wheel hub motors that can drive sideways and turn on the spot. (Park, Electric car) Go to Source
CO2 fleet requirements: EU is considering weakening climate requirements for car manufacturers
Instead of annual targets, car manufacturers should be able to offset their CO2 emissions over several years in the future. (car, EU Commission) Go to Source
Electromobility: Cable thefts are crippling charging points in the north
The theft of copper is increasing nationwide. In the north, it is currently leading to charging station failures particularly frequently. (Electromobility, Electric car) Go to Source