The Chinese manufacturer Nio already relies on expensive lidar sensors for level 2 systems. In some situations this actually brings more security. (Lidar, technology) Go to Source
Author: Golem Online News
Electric cars: Tesla ends referral program
Anyone who owns a Tesla will soon no longer receive rewards for recruiting new customers. This is not the first time the manufacturer changes or terminates the program. (Electromobility, Electric car) Go to Source
Hacker attacks: VW may have been a victim of Chinese industrial espionage
The Volkswagen Group is said to have been the target of hacker attacks for years, presumably from China. (VW, Security) Go to Source
Electric pick-up: Cybertruck inoperable after visiting the car wash
A Tesla Cybertruck owner is experiencing a problem after taking his vehicle to a routine car wash. (Tesla, Electric car) Go to Source
Faulty pedal: Tesla has to recall Cybertruck
Tesla has suffered a significant setback with the Cybertruck. The company has launched a recall campaign for almost all 3,878 Cybertrucks. (Tesla, Electric car) Go to Source
Continuous power project: Researchers are developing inverters with 720 kW continuous power
Electric cars can often only use their high engine performance for short periods of time. This should change through new processes in semiconductor production. (Semiconductor manufacturing, Electric car) Go to Source
Electric SUV: Citroën unveils the new C3 Aircross
Citroën has unveiled the first images of the C3 Aircross, an SUV that shares the design with the C3 but is larger and offers up to seven seats. (Citroën, Electric car) Go to Source
Gigafactory: Tesla is separating from 300 temporary workers in Grünheide
It is still unclear how many employees will be laid off from Tesla’s car factory in Grünheide. First of all, fewer temporary workers are needed. (Gigafactory Berlin, Electric car) Go to Source
Autonomous driving: MAN is testing autonomous trucks on the highway
Autonomous trucks are intended to bring more efficiency and compensate for the shortage of personnel. But the industry association is skeptical. (Autonomous driving, technology) Go to Source
Mobility: Google Maps wants to make traveling with electric cars easier
Google wants to make traveling by electric car easier: Maps gets, among other things, more detailed information about charging stations and expanded route planning. (Google Maps, Google) Go to Source