What’s better than a zero-emission electric car? Well, how about a negative emission car that removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as it drives? TU/ecomotive, a student team from TU Eindhoven in The Netherlands, has developed a prototype machine called Zem. It’s a sportily styled coupe, and it’s designed as a truly zero-emission car. Keep… Continue reading Meet the student-built coupe that cleans the air as it drives
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Drivers still sceptical about electric vehicle savings
Car makers and the government are being advised to provide clearer information about electric vehicles after a recent study showed 38% of drivers know little or nothing about how much they cost to run. The survey of 2200 UK adults, conducted for World EV Day, suggested attitudes towards electric vehicles were generally positive. Two thirds… Continue reading Drivers still sceptical about electric vehicle savings
Intel’s self-driving car division Mobileye files for IPO
The move to list Mobileye on the New York Stock Exchange is part of Intel’s broader strategy to turn around its core business. Go to Source
Tesla expected to show humanoid robot Optimus demo on Friday night at AI Day 2022
Investors are expecting a real tech demonstration of the robot, along with updates on Tesla’s self-driving technology. Go to Source
EV and self-driving stocks fell nearly 15% in September, their second-worst month on record
The Global X Autonomous and Electric Vehicles ETF ended September sharply lower as lidar makers, EV companies and auto giants all sold off amid economic fears. Go to Source
Ford’s stock is up 70% since Jim Farley became CEO – but he still has a ton of work to do
Ford’s stock achieved decades-high prices of more than $25 a share under CEO Jim Farley, but it’s fallen in recent months. Go to Source
New 2022 Mercedes GLC: pricing, powertrains and specs
The new second-generation GLC is now here and Mercedes is offering some form of electrification across the premium mid-size SUV’s whole range. The GLC is the firm’s best-selling car globally, selling 2.6 million units since 2008 (including the GLK-Class predecessor). On sale now with first deliveries expected in January 2023, the GLC will once again… Continue reading New 2022 Mercedes GLC: pricing, powertrains and specs
New Volvo EX90 electric SUV will be the brand’s safest ever car
Volvo’s all-new, all-electric large SUV will be called EX90 and will come loaded with advanced safety tech as part of the Swedish brand’s vision of zero deaths and serious injuries in its new cars. The Volvo EX90 will be sold alongside plug-in hybrid variants of the current XC90, Auto Express understands, and will be unveiled… Continue reading New Volvo EX90 electric SUV will be the brand’s safest ever car
Geely buys 7.6% share in Aston Martin
Chinese car giant Geely has taken a 7.6 per cent share in Aston Martin Lagonda, helping to raise the £654 million the British firm said it needed earlier this year. Other shareholders in the shape of Mercedes-Benz, the Yew Tree Consortium and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund also contributed to the fund raising. Geely already… Continue reading Geely buys 7.6% share in Aston Martin
The Citroen Oli concept is a £22,000 cardboard car of the future
A “Swiss Army knife” is what Citroen calls its new Oli concept car. It’s a pure-electric SUV with a pick-up load bed at the back and split-opening doors, with a focus on sustainability. It employs the ethos of the Ami quadricycle in a larger form factor, and previews design and engineering themes that will filter… Continue reading The Citroen Oli concept is a £22,000 cardboard car of the future