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SAE releases new J3068 specification for charging of medium- and heavy-duty EVs

SAE International has published its recommended practice for plug-in charging of heavy-duty EVs. The new J3068 standard allows vehicles to fully utilize three-phase AC power. Presenting a symmetric three-phase load enhances grid stability, especially at high power levels. SAE J3068 standardizes an AC three-phase-capable charging coupler and digital control protocols, offering sufficient power and reliability… Continue reading SAE releases new J3068 specification for charging of medium- and heavy-duty EVs

Rolls-Royce boss Torsten Muller-Otvos on the new Cullinan

The hotly anticipated Cullinan is finally here, so we’ve caught up with the boss of the brand, Torsten Müller-Otvos, to gauge what impact it’s likely to have on his company. Just how important to Rolls-Royce’s future is the launch of Cullinan? It’s enormously important. Cullinan redefines the parameters of super-luxury travel. Our customers have been… Continue reading Rolls-Royce boss Torsten Muller-Otvos on the new Cullinan

Drive.ai Launches Robot Car Pilot in Texas With a Focus on Humans

Photo: Evan Ackerman/IEEE Spectrum Advertisement Editor’s Picks Self-driving vehicle startup Drive.ai has only been around since 2015, but has moved aggressively toward getting autonomous cars out into the world to do useful things safely and efficiently. Drive struck a partnership with Lyft last September to test its technology with the ride-sharing service in San Francisco,… Continue reading Drive.ai Launches Robot Car Pilot in Texas With a Focus on Humans

Vauxhall VXR brand to live on with help from hybrid tech

The Vauxhall VXR name looks set to live on after a hiatus, with a company spokesman indicating that hybrid technology could allow the British performance sub-brand to continue in the future. VXR models are no longer sold in the UK; until recently, the Vauxhall website had been offering details on the Corsa VXR and the… Continue reading Vauxhall VXR brand to live on with help from hybrid tech

Roll-Royce boss Torsten Mueller-Otvoes on the new Cullinan

The hotly anticipated Cullinan is finally here, so we’ve caught up with the boss of the brand, Torsten Mueller-Otvoes, to gauge what impact it’s likely to have on his company. Just how important to Rolls-Royce’s future is the launch of Cullinan? It’s enormously important. Cullinan redefines the parameters of super-luxury travel. Our customers have been… Continue reading Roll-Royce boss Torsten Mueller-Otvoes on the new Cullinan

Volkswagen reveals 286bhp Golf GTI TCR

Volkswagen has previewed a brawny 286bhp version of the seventh-generation Golf GTI with the unveiling of the TCR Concept at the annual Wörthersee fan meet in Austria. The new performance hatchback celebrates VW’s participation in the TCR (Touring Car Racing) championship, for which it provides factory support to privateer teams with a dedicated 345bhp track-based version of the… Continue reading Volkswagen reveals 286bhp Golf GTI TCR

Rolls-Royce Cullinan revealed: exclusive pictures of luxury SUV

Rolls-Royce has bitten the bullet. Officially it’s only three years since CEO Torsten Mueller-Otvoes revealed that his Goodwood-based company was planning a super-luxury SUV to sit at the very top of the SUV market to trump Range Rover, Bentayga and the rest. But by that stage the Rolls off-roader idea had been simmering for a… Continue reading Rolls-Royce Cullinan revealed: exclusive pictures of luxury SUV

After Fatal Uber Crash, a Self-Driving Start-Up Moves Forward

Because the cars are equipped with sensors that gather information about their surroundings by sending out pulses of light — as well as radar and an array of cameras — the cars could potentially operate at night as well. But the start-up decided to keep a tight rein on its service before gradually expanding the… Continue reading After Fatal Uber Crash, a Self-Driving Start-Up Moves Forward

Volvo Trucks introduces an EV just for hauling garbage

Volvo Trucks Volvo Trucks has joined the short list of automakers to introduce an EV bigger than a consumer car, but the Swedish company’s new vehicle is special: It’s a garbage truck. The Volvo FE Electric is built to haul up to 27 tonnes of cargo across urban environments, and like all electric vehicles, it… Continue reading Volvo Trucks introduces an EV just for hauling garbage