Technologies

Porsche to Make Its Hybrids Lighter and More Powerful

Porsche has registered a patent for a hybrid powertrain combining compact and lightweight axial flux electric motors from supplier Yasa with an internal combustion engine.

Evgenii Ushakov

Nov. 12, 2025, 9:27 a.m.
Oracle Lighting unveiled LED headlights without external lenses

Oracle Lighting unveiled LED headlights without external lenses at the SEMA show in Las Vegas. As early as January 2026, these headlights will be available for purchase to replace the factory headlights of the third-generation Toyota Tacoma pickup at a price of around $900.

Evgenii Ushakov

Nov. 11, 2025, 9:36 a.m.
Honda has designed a V6 hybrid for its larger models

Honda shared details about the powertrain that will appear under the hood of a large hybrid SUV for the U.S. market. The information was announced during the Honda Automotive Technology Workshop.

Evgenii Ushakov

Nov. 7, 2025, 10:47 a.m.
Gemini AI integrates with Google Maps – Voice prompts from the navigator become more comprehensible

Google introduced an update for the Google Maps app on Android and iOS with the integration of the artificial intelligence Gemini. It is now not just a navigator, but a digital assistant.

Evgenii Ushakov

Nov. 6, 2025, 10:31 a.m.
Toyota has developed a robotic chair that walks like a spider

Toyota presented an innovative mobility device at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 in Tokyo – the four-legged robotic chair Walk Me, which can walk, climb stairs, and fold into a small size in just 30 seconds.

Evgenii Ushakov

Nov. 6, 2025, 9:28 a.m.
Polestar 4 receives lane navigation function from Google Maps

The Swedish electric car brand Polestar is the first in the industry to integrate Google Maps’ "Live-Lane-Guidance" function into the digital dashboards of its vehicles.

Evgenii Ushakov

Nov. 6, 2025, 8:15 a.m.
MG launches the iSMART app for remote control of vehicle functions

The MG4 model received an extension of functionality, while the other models received a new option.

Evgenii Ushakov

Nov. 3, 2025, 8:12 a.m.
Nissan has created a sliding solar panel for the Sakura electric vehicle

Nissan announced that it will present a prototype vehicle equipped with an onboard solar power generation system at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 at the end of October.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 24, 2025, 8:22 a.m.
Chery unveiled a high energy density solid-state battery

Chinese company Chery Automobile unveiled its first independently developed solid-state battery module. The claimed energy density is 600 Wh/kg, which is among the highest figures for such storage devices.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 21, 2025, 8:17 a.m.
TomTom unveiled a device that alerts drivers of speed cameras and road hazards

TomTom has announced a driver assistance system consisting of the Tom by TomTom device and a free mobile app.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 29, 2025, 9:27 a.m.
Shell has developed a coolant for electric vehicle batteries

Immersion cooling allows for the creation of more compact and lighter batteries without the need to rebuild existing charging infrastructure.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 16, 2025, 8:45 a.m.
CATL presented the Shenxing Pro battery with ultra-fast charging at IAA Mobility in Munich

The world’s largest battery manufacturer CATL showcased the new Shenxing Pro battery at the IAA 2025 auto show in Munich, which promises to solve two problems of electric vehicles - limited range and long charging times.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 11, 2025, 9:15 a.m.
Mercedes-Benz EQS with an experimental battery traveled 1,205 km on a single charge

The electric sedan Mercedes-Benz EQS with a solid-state battery prototype covered a distance of 1,205 kilometers on a single charge from Stuttgart (Germany) to Malmo (Sweden). The car arrived at its destination with a remaining range of 137 km.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 10, 2025, 8:45 a.m.
Tesla added Launch control to Model Y Performance

Tesla recently unveiled the updated Model Y Performance and didn’t even mention that the fastest version of the crossover now comes factory-equipped with Launch Control.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 3, 2025, 9:36 a.m.
Porsche Macan Electric received games on the displays, digital key, and auto-parking

Porsche has announced updates for the Macan Electric 2026 model year. The crossover has received additional features - from automatic parking to an integrated gaming platform.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 1, 2025, 8:20 a.m.
Tesla models will receive a low power mode when the car is not in use

The upcoming Tesla software update is expected to introduce a "Low Power Mode" feature - an equivalent of the energy-saving mode on smartphones.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 28, 2025, 11:34 a.m.
Mazda has created its own application for charging electric vehicles in Europe

Mazda has launched the Mazda Charging app, which provides access to hundreds of thousands of charging stations across Europe. It contains real-time information about the availability and cost of charging, as well as allowing payment for the service.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 20, 2025, 10:36 a.m.
MAN has released a mobile charging station for electric trucks

The autonomous battery block with integrated charging elements can be used in fleets, service stations, and remote locations, such as construction sites.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 28, 2025, 8:25 a.m.
Google Maps has become the default navigation system for Rivian models

A recent software update for Rivian electric vehicles features Google Maps as the default navigation. The functionality is extensive: route building, real-time traffic predictions, and convenient searching right on the multimedia screen.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 21, 2025, 9:08 a.m.
Hyundai adds Google Places to its vehicle navigation

Hyundai has integrated the Google Places service into the ccNC multimedia system. Hyundai drivers have access to a vast database of over 200 million locations worldwide.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 16, 2025, 10:28 a.m.

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