Ford is to extend research into the use in urban areas of plug-in hybrid electric vans that run solely on electric power for most city trips Working with the regional government of Valencia and the Valencia City leadership, the company seeks to better understand benefits both for the environment and for customers The Transit Custom… Continue reading Ford Explores Cleaner Air and Increased Productivity for Cities, Expands Transit Plug-in Hybrid Van Trial to Valencia
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Japanese automakers team up to solidify next-gen batteries
Lithium-ion cell and battery pack assembly for Nissan Leaf electric car in Sunderland, U.K., plant Enlarge Photo Facing competition from American scientists, Japanese automakers are teaming up to develop solid-state lithium-ion batteries for electric cars, according to a Nikkei report. Solid state batteries have been seen by some engineers as the holy grail for cars… Continue reading Japanese automakers team up to solidify next-gen batteries
New Lagonda SUV teased in design sketch
Aston Martin has revived its Lagonda luxury brand, and an all-new SUV will be its first model to hit the market. The new model will make its debut in 2021, and has been revealed for the first time in this official design sketch. As the image shows, the Lagonda SUV will be heavily inspired by… Continue reading New Lagonda SUV teased in design sketch
Lagonda to relaunch with ‘radical’ electric SUV in 2021
The first production model from Aston Martin’s revived Lagonda brand will be a super-luxury “radical” electric SUV to be launched in 2021 to rival the Rolls-Royce Cullinan and Bentley Bentayga. The 114-year-old brand is being relaunched as a stand-alone maker of futuristic, high-tech luxury cars. That was previewed by a Lagonda Vision Concept saloon at this… Continue reading Lagonda to relaunch with ‘radical’ electric SUV in 2021
Inside Waymo’s strategy to grow the best brains for self-driving cars
Right now, a minivan with no one behind the steering wheel is driving through a suburb of Phoenix, Arizona. And while that may seem alarming, the company that built the “brain” powering the car’s autonomy wants to assure you that it’s totally safe. Waymo, the self-driving unit of Alphabet, is the only company in the… Continue reading Inside Waymo’s strategy to grow the best brains for self-driving cars
Taxify launches machine learning competition to optimize traffic in future cities
Europe’s leading ridesharing platform Taxify and Robotex International 2018 are announcing an open machine learning competition focusing on solving problems for future cities. The contestants will need to build an intelligent fleet management algorithm for a fleet of self-driving cars. The competition challenges teams to build an optimal dispatching system for a self-driving car fleet… Continue reading Taxify launches machine learning competition to optimize traffic in future cities
BYD’s super car models debut at Beijing Auto Show, sharing their e-platform technologies
BEIJING, May 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — At the recently concluded Beijing Auto show, new energy vehicles have once again become the highlight of the auto industry. As a globally iconic car company, BYD provided an excellent and influential exhibition at the Beijing Auto Show with the new generation of Tang, Qin Pro, the all-new concept… Continue reading BYD’s super car models debut at Beijing Auto Show, sharing their e-platform technologies
Arizona fatal accident: the autonomous vehicle has detected the pedestrian, without avoiding it
The first fatal accident between an autonomous vehicle and a pedestrian is due to a wrong software setting. Elaine Herzberg, 49, was killed on March 19 in Tempe, Arizona by a driverless taxi Uber in the test phase. The victim, who was walking on the road pushing a bicycle, was overturned at about 60 km… Continue reading Arizona fatal accident: the autonomous vehicle has detected the pedestrian, without avoiding it
Ukrainian Carsharing Startup Offers Vehicle Rentals
Screenshot via SizeCar Ukrainian startup SizeCar announced that car owners will be able to rent their vehicles out to SizeCar users. SizeCar advertises that its rental sharing model makes obtaining vehicles cheaper for potential renters. The startup is aimed toward Ukrainians who own cars that are left unused, including Uber and taxi drivers who want… Continue reading Ukrainian Carsharing Startup Offers Vehicle Rentals
Audi reveals plan to sell ‘800,000 electrified cars in 2025’ – ‘most of them all-electric’
Audi held its annual shareholder meeting today and put in place a new roadmap to enter the next decade. According to the German premium automaker, the roadmap includes selling “800,000 electrified cars in 2025” between “more than 20 different electric vehicle models”. Home Solar Power Now we know that “electrified vehicles” can mean many different… Continue reading Audi reveals plan to sell ‘800,000 electrified cars in 2025’ – ‘most of them all-electric’