Over the weekend, former US president and noted reality TV star Donald Trump went on an unhinged rant about electric cars, presumably to pander to a group of die hard followers in Pennsylvania. His peculiar conclusion? We should get “rid of this stuff,” because charging infrastructure is still lacking in the country. If you’re scratching your… Continue reading Donald Trump Goes on Bizarre Rant Against Electric Cars
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Scientists Wire Chip to Cockroaches’ Nervous System, Allow Them to Be Remote Controlled
Rise of the cyborg cockroaches. Cyborg Cockroach An international team of scientists has created cyborg cockroaches, with electronics wired to their nervous systems that allow them to be remote controlled. The researchers fitted wireless control modules powered by rechargeable batteries to the backs of Madagascar cockroaches, which can grow up to 2.4 inches long. By… Continue reading Scientists Wire Chip to Cockroaches’ Nervous System, Allow Them to Be Remote Controlled
BluWheelz to invest USD 15 mn in a year to deploy 10,000 EVs
Representative Image New Delhi: Electric vehicle fleet provider BluWheelz on Tuesday said it plans to invest up to USD 15 million (about Rs 120 crore) in one year to deploy around 10,000 electric two and three-wheelers for last-mile delivery. The company, which launched its EV fleet as a service (EFaS) operations on Tuesday, will initially… Continue reading BluWheelz to invest USD 15 mn in a year to deploy 10,000 EVs
CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE TRADE ASSOCIATION HOSTS ITS FIRST-EVER “CHICAGO DRIVES ELECTRIC” EV TEST DRIVE AND EDUCATIONAL EVENT: SEPT. 29 – OCT. 2
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), the area’s new-car dealer association and producer of the Chicago Auto Show, is plugging into the electric vehicle (EV) revolution by hosting its first-ever Chicago Drives Electric event, Sept. 29-Oct. 2, aimed at educating media and consumers on the topic and… Continue reading CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE TRADE ASSOCIATION HOSTS ITS FIRST-EVER “CHICAGO DRIVES ELECTRIC” EV TEST DRIVE AND EDUCATIONAL EVENT: SEPT. 29 – OCT. 2
France allows level 3 trips
France has allowed hands-free driving with Level 3 autonomous vehicles. In Germany, level 3 driving is already permitted. A corresponding Law was already adopted in 2017. Even level 4 is already possible in this country. However, so far there is only one manufacturer that offers a Level 3 vehicle: Mercedes Benz, the first in this… Continue reading France allows level 3 trips
Will Tesla be able to keep Musk’s revolutionary battery tech promise?
The secret behind Elon Musk’s goal of selling 20 million Tesla’s a year by 2030 lies in its pioneering battery technology. The good news is that by using bigger cells and a new process to dry-coat electrodes, Tesla could halve the cost of a Model Y battery, saving more than 8% of the car’s US starting price, battery experts with ties to the company… Continue reading Will Tesla be able to keep Musk’s revolutionary battery tech promise?
Ford’s (F) August U.S. Sales Up Year Over Year on EV Growth
Ford Motor Co. F has witnessed an increase of 27.3% year over year in its August U.S. sales. The automaker reported sales of 158,088 new vehicles for the month. This includes Ford sales of 151,695 vehicles, up 27.5% and Lincoln sales of 6,393 vehicles, up 24%. The Ford brand has become America’s best-selling brand for… Continue reading Ford’s (F) August U.S. Sales Up Year Over Year on EV Growth
Drover AI’s Alex Nesic on using tech to regulate the scooter market
As shared micromobility continues to take over cities, operators have found themselves implementing different forms of scooter “advanced rider assistance systems” or scooter ARAS, that can detect when a rider is doing the thing cities hate most — riding on the sidewalk. Drover AI, a startup that had the gumption to launch in May 2020,… Continue reading Drover AI’s Alex Nesic on using tech to regulate the scooter market
Global Automotive Electronic Control Unit Market to Reach $156 Billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 5.8%
DUBLIN, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Global Automotive Electronic Control Unit Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Application (Powertrain, ADAS & Safety System), by Propulsion, by Capacity, by Vehicle, by Region, and Segment Forecasts, 2022-2030” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global automotive electronic control unit market size is expected to… Continue reading Global Automotive Electronic Control Unit Market to Reach $156 Billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 5.8%
The 8 best iPhone models of 2022
Apple’s iPhones are arguably the best smartphones available — with responsive performance, regular updates for years, compelling hardware designs, outstanding camera technology, and an ecosystem that appeals to the masses. We have seen improvements in battery life, advanced multi-camera functionality, and continued improvements to Apple’s iOS. The high-end iPhones are pricey, but Apple’s processor architecture… Continue reading The 8 best iPhone models of 2022