Orlando, Florida — A Tesla driving in autopilot mode slammed into a Florida Highway Patrol cruiser on an interstate near downtown Orlando and narrowly missed its driver, who had pulled over to assist a disabled vehicle. Earlier this month, the U.S. government opened a formal investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot partially automated driving system after a series… Continue reading Tesla on autopilot slams into Florida state police car
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@VW Group: Volkswagen steps up global electrification offensive: ID.3 celebrates debut in China003733
Wolfsburg/Chengdu (China) – Volkswagen is intensifying its e-offensive in China as part of its ACCELERATE strategy. The ID.3, one of the best-selling electric vehicles in many European countries, will also be available on the world’s largest market for e-mobility from the fourth quarter. The compact car celebrates its Chinese premiere today at the Chengdu Motor… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen steps up global electrification offensive: ID.3 celebrates debut in China003733
Software has become the heart of the car
2 ‘of reading Electric mobility will not only change the habits of motorists but also the main components of cars. If until now the engine was the heart of the car, software will be the cornerstone in the coming years. The car, understood as a hardware object, takes a back seat because it aims to… Continue reading Software has become the heart of the car
Autonomous driving is resumed, but there is still a long way to go
3 ‘of reading The car that drives alone is back in the spotlight. A month ago, the Volkswagen group relaunched investments with a plan for robotaxis to 2030, however the state of the art of technology brings us back down to earth. The race for assisted driving, in fact, currently reached level 3 against the… Continue reading Autonomous driving is resumed, but there is still a long way to go
German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW drives electric offensive: Model ID.3 is also sold in China 002772
Production of the ID.3 at the VW plant in Zwickau The car is now also being manufactured in China and will go on sale there in the fourth quarter. (Photo: imago images / Eibner) Düsseldorf Volkswagen is launching its third fully battery-powered electric model on the Chinese market. As the automaker announced on Sunday, VW… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW drives electric offensive: Model ID.3 is also sold in China 002772
Ez4EV to soon launch on-demand mobile charging stations for electric vehicles
Representative Image Battery storage and charger development firm Ez4EV will soon provide on-demand mobile charging solutions EzUrja (easy oorja) for electric vehicles (EVs) at the locations chosen by consumers. Like the mobile ATMs (cash dispensers), EzUrja can be located anywhere for providing charging facilities to electric vehicles. “Ez4EV Private Ltd is all set to launch… Continue reading Ez4EV to soon launch on-demand mobile charging stations for electric vehicles
China’s auto industry calls for standardized self-driving claims
HONG KONG — Drivers, auto company executives and academics in China are calling for clearer industry standards in the marketing of vehicles with driver assist functions, after a fatal accident involving the technology sparked a new round of concern over whether motorists are being misled about its capabilities. They say the imprecise, sometimes misleading, claims… Continue reading China’s auto industry calls for standardized self-driving claims
Amazon’s 2nd-gen Echo Buds are on sale for $90
All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Amazon might have made your choice of true wireless earbuds a little easier. The internet retailer is… Continue reading Amazon’s 2nd-gen Echo Buds are on sale for $90
Amazon’s Kindle Paperwhite drops to all-time low price of $71 in one-day sale
All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Now might be a good time to buy an e-reader for school — or that end-of-summer vacation.… Continue reading Amazon’s Kindle Paperwhite drops to all-time low price of $71 in one-day sale
German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW drives electric offensive: Model ID.3 is also sold in China 002770
Production of the ID.3 at the VW plant in Zwickau The car is now also being manufactured in China and will go on sale there in the fourth quarter. (Photo: imago images / Eibner) Düsseldorf Volkswagen is launching its third fully battery-powered electric model on the Chinese market. As the automaker announced on Sunday, VW… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW drives electric offensive: Model ID.3 is also sold in China 002770