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A mixture of new electrolytes could prevent electric car batteries from catching fire

Although uncommon, lithium-ion battery fires are still a cause for concern. Thankfully, recent research from Stanford might help to reduce the chances of those devices catching fire.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 9, 2022, 6:25 p.m.
Toyota on target to achieve carbon neutrality in Europe by 2040

Toyota Motor Europe announced its commitment to achieve full carbon neutrality in Europe by latest 2040.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 9, 2022, 12:11 p.m.
Ten new Volkswagen e-models will be launched by 2026, including an entry-level model for around ?25,000

Volkswagen will invest substantially in the further development of its e-platform: MEB will become MEB+. In line with the original idea of flexibility, the charging and storage technology as well as the digital infrastructure will be improved.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 9, 2022, 11:57 a.m.
Driver trapped in car for 500 kilometers after cruise control gets stuck on and brakes fail

A Chinese driver is relieved to have gotten out of a tricky situation without any injuries. The motorist was at the wheel of a Haval H6 crossover when the cruise control became stuck on and the brakes failed.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 9, 2022, 11:40 a.m.
GM launches program to install 40,000 electric vehicle charging stations in the U.S. and Canada

Last year General Motors announced its Dealer Community Charging Program, designed to expand EV charger access. Since then, nearly 1,000 GM dealers have enrolled in the program – about a quarter of all in North America.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 9, 2022, 11:14 a.m.
Mazda6 20th Anniversary Edition revealed

The Mazda6 is turning 20 this year, and to celebrate, a special edition will be released in Japan and Australia.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 9, 2022, 10:58 a.m.
BMW cars are now able to pay for parking, currently available in Germany and Austria

Are you tired of fumbling for coins to pay the parking meter? Well, good news- if you have a BMW with Operating System 7 or 8, you can now use your infotainment system to pay parking fees in Germany and Austria! This service will roll out to other countries soon.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 8, 2022, 8:08 p.m.
Volkswagen ID. Buzz earns five-star rating in Euro NCAP crash tests

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz all-electric MPV has earned a five-star rating in the latest round of Euro NCAP crash tests, making it one of the safest vehicles on the market and a major milestone for the company's electric vehicle lineup. The ID. Buzz was subjected to some of the most stringent safety tests out there, including frontal, side, and rear impact tests as well as pedestrian safety tests.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 8, 2022, 5:39 p.m.
The second-generation Toyota C-HR will not be sold in the United States

It turned out this is the Toyota C-HR's final model year in the U.S., according to a new report. The next-generation C-HR won't be sold in the United States and Canada.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 8, 2022, 5:16 p.m.
Google combines Waze and Maps teams, but apps will remain independent of each other

Google plans to merge the departments who work on its Maps product and Waze, a mapping service Google acquired in 2013. The move comes as the company is feeling pressure to save money by reducing costs and bringing together separate operations.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 8, 2022, 4:49 p.m.
Tesla is likely to return radar to its vehicles

Even though Tesla stopped using radar in their vehicles last May, they plan to add a new radar product come mid-January, as stated in documents submitted to the Federal Communications Commission.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 8, 2022, 4:33 p.m.
Ukrainian soldiers shot down a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile worth $1.2 million with a machine gun

On December 5, Russia bombarded Ukraine's energy infrastructure in a large-scale attack. The servicemen of the National Guard of Ukraine were able to stop one of the russian $1.2-million worth Kh-101 cruise missiles by shooting it with a machine gun.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 7, 2022, 5:01 p.m.
Uber and Motional launches robotaxi service in Las Vegas

Uber and Motional today announced the launch of their public robotaxi service in Las Vegas. For the first time ever, Uber customers are able to hail an autonomous ride using Motional’s all-electric Hyundai IONIQ 5-based robotaxis.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 7, 2022, 4:32 p.m.
Next generation Mazda MX-5 Miata reportedly coming in 2026

The new car will be the first all-new MX-5 since 2015 and its appearance is likely to take inspiration from the striking Vision Study concept Mazda showed last week.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 7, 2022, 4:11 p.m.
Ram Revolution electric truck shows its nose in teaser video

Ram's new electric pickup truck is almost here! We're less than a month away from seeing the fullsize concept model, and Ram has just released a tiny teaser video that gives us our first glimpse of the face of the future production model.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 7, 2022, 3:47 p.m.
Bloomberg: Apple car delayed to 2026, may not be fully self-driving

It looks like Apple has further reduced its ambitions for an electric car. According to Bloomberg, the EV - known internally as Project Titan - is no longer going to be autonomous. Instead, it will have regular steering and pedals, and 'only' be able to drive itself on highways. Additionally, the company has delayed the launch by 12 months till 2026.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 7, 2022, 3:15 p.m.
Volkswagen's free software update makes it easier for ID.4 owners to find charging stations

Volkswagen has released a new software update that can be installed wirelessly on its ID.4 electric crossover. This update improves many aspects of the model for both 2021 and some 2022 vehicles. According to VW, this first update clears the way for future features.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 7, 2022, 2:42 p.m.
Polestar 2 electric vehicle gains an optional 68-horsepower boost that can be unlocked via over-the-air update

The Swedish electric performance car brand Polestar has released a software upgrade for the Long range Dual motor Polestar 2 in North America. The upgrade raises the vehicle’s power output by 68 horsepower to a total of 476 hp, and is a permanent one-time cost of $1,195 without requiring a subscription.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 7, 2022, 2:07 p.m.
US-built Fisker Pear electric hatchback breaks cover

Fisker has started testing its upcoming Pear electric city car on the roads. It is expected to arrive in 2024 with a price tag of less than $30,000. The Pear will be about the same size as the Chevrolet Trax.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 7, 2022, 1:43 p.m.
?koda cars now warn drivers of approaching trains at railway crossings

?koda is trialling a new feature in its Traffication infotainment app. The latest version of the app, which is being tested in a pilot project in the Czech Republic, now warns of approaching trains, reducing the risk of accidents at level crossings.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 6, 2022, 8:38 p.m.

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