Tesla is warning Model S and Model X customers in Europe about a new software update that is reducing the capacity of its Autopilot features in order to comply with regulations. The Autopilot is not the same all around the world. Tesla has to adapt its driver-assist system to different regulations in different markets. It… Continue reading Tesla is nerfing Autopilot for Model S/X in Europe to comply with regulations
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Rivian’s Battery Cooling Tech Means Class-Leading Energy Density
We’re not talking about a small lead here, but some 20-25 percent better than existing EVs. Upcoming EV startup Rivian Automotive says its battery packs will offer “volumetric energy density” that’s better than any other current EV on the market today. The state-of-the-art battery packs will be used in the company’s R1T electric pickup truck,… Continue reading Rivian’s Battery Cooling Tech Means Class-Leading Energy Density
Apple, Cisco, Daimler and BMW complain to Brussels over patents
Broad coalition of tech companies and carmakers say competition is suffering in connected devices Go to Source
VW joins the Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium in the United States
The Volkswagen Group in the USA has joined the Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium. There is none in the US yet Federal law in the field of autonomous driving and so there is a patchwork of different rules, depending on Federal State. formed. But the industry has in that Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium (AVSC) agreed on… Continue reading VW joins the Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium in the United States
Oxbotica uses ZF technology for autonomous driving
The British startup Oxbotica uses ZF Technik to provide autonomous driving. The enterprise Oxbotica, which wants to map autonomous driving in the UK, has with the supplier ZF Friedrichshafen signed an agreement. It is about the hardware for autonomous driving, on which the Oxbotica software will run. Autonomous ride hailing. Powered by ZF ProAI. Source:… Continue reading Oxbotica uses ZF technology for autonomous driving
Auto industry: Fiat Chrysler and PSA want to seal their merger – experts fear wave of layoffs
Munich, Paris, Milan, New York The verdict of PSA-Manager about the possible merger partner is tough. The offer of Fiat Chrysler (FCA) for many future technologies is simply “not at the state of the art”, it says in a 40-page executive presentation in November, which is available to the Handelsblatt. Neither the alternative drives and… Continue reading Auto industry: Fiat Chrysler and PSA want to seal their merger – experts fear wave of layoffs
Uber doubles down on micromobility
Hello and welcome back to our regular morning look at private companies, public markets and the grey space in between. Today we’re looking into Uber’s bike bet and what the push could mean for Lime and other micromobility companies working to find a sustainable business model. As profitability comes back into vogue among investors at… Continue reading Uber doubles down on micromobility
Ineos partners Magna Steyr for Grenadier 4×4
Ineos Automotive boss Dirk Heilmann (front left) shakes hands with Magna vice-president Helmut Gasser next to a Steyr-Daimler-Puch Pinzgauer 4×4 Ineos Automotive has named major automotive engineering firm Magna Steyr as its engineering partner for the development of its forthcoming Grenadier 4×4. The British firm, owned by chemical magnate Jim Ratcliffe, is developing the machine as a no-compromise… Continue reading Ineos partners Magna Steyr for Grenadier 4×4
Fastned Charging Network Expands To Belgium
13 highway locations for 350 kW charging stations have been secured alongside highways. Fastned, one of the major European fast charging networks, announced an important first step in Belgium, where 13 highway locations have been acquired. All the sites are expected to get 350 kW fast chargers (multiple stalls) to enable long-distance travel. “These locations… Continue reading Fastned Charging Network Expands To Belgium
Mahindra Electric’s new CTO Martin Murray bets on affordable EV solution in India
Mahindra Electric, the country’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer, is aggressively looking to make green mobility a reality in India. At present, the company sells electric three- and four-wheelers and is working on a wide array of products to make India a leading EV hub. Last week, Mahindra Electric announced that Martin Murray who has worked… Continue reading Mahindra Electric’s new CTO Martin Murray bets on affordable EV solution in India