Technologies

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  Tesla proposes that all manufacturers use one electrical connector standard - LVCS

  Tesla has introduced a new electrical connector system called the Low-Voltage Connector Standard (LVCS). The automaker wants other car brands to use this standard too.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 29, 2024, 10:56 a.m.
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  Hybrids could get more range than some full EVs with new battery from CATL

  CATL, China's battery manufacturer, has rolled out a new battery that's set to change the game for plug-in hybrid vehicles. The Freevoy Super Hybrid Battery gives these cars an electric-only range of over 249 miles (400 km), putting them on par with some fully electric cars.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 25, 2024, 12:51 p.m.
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  Tesla Cybercab wireless charging efficiency will exceed 90%, company promises

  Tesla has unveiled its new Cybercab with a surprising twist - it's got no charging port. The company showed off the all-electric robotaxi a couple of weeks ago, revealing it will rely solely on wireless charging.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 24, 2024, 10:55 a.m.
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  Ford introduces automatic lane change in BlueCruise 1.5

  Ford has rolled out BlueCruise 1.5, a fresh take on its hands-free highway driving software. The new version comes with an Automatic Lane Change feature, set to debut in the upcoming 2025 Mustang Mach-E.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 23, 2024, 1:32 p.m.
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  General Motors has started to use AI tools to improve the quality of its cars

  GM now uses smart computers to check car quality, look at factory equipment, and find problems in car software.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 22, 2024, 1:35 p.m.
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  Ford to replace Tesla NACS adapters, warning of damaged charging ports

  Ford has told its electric vehicle owners to stop using the free adapters for Tesla's Superchargers. The company made this decision after spotting a potential issue that could slow down charging and even damage the charging port.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 22, 2024, 11:55 a.m.
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  Chery to launch solid-state batteries in 2026

  Chinese car maker Chery will put solid-state batteries in their electric cars by 2026. The company aims to give their EVs a big boost in range and performance with this new tech.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 22, 2024, 11:46 a.m.
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  Hyundai Mobis and ZEISS make holographic windshield a reality

  Hyundai Mobis and ZEISS are teaming up to create a futuristic windshield display. The companies plan to turn your car's front window into a giant screen by 2027.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 21, 2024, 5:21 p.m.
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  BMW Group brings popular streaming service Paramount+ to its vehicles

  BMW Group is bringing Paramount+ to its cars. Drivers will get to watch their favorite shows and movies while their vehicles are parked.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 10, 2024, 4:04 p.m.
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  Toyota proposes portable hydrogen cartridges for refueling cars and even cookers

  Toyota plans to show off portable hydrogen cartridges at an upcoming event in Japan. The company wants to make hydrogen a common energy source that people can use every day.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 9, 2024, 11:47 a.m.
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  Hyundai and Waymo to create fleet of Ioniq 5 EV robotaxis

  Hyundai and Waymo are teaming up to make a fleet of fully autonomous Ioniq 5 vehicles for Waymo's ride-hailing service.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 8, 2024, 1:35 p.m.
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  BMW M Mixed Reality: New features to enhance the digital driving experience

  BMW Group is expanding its driving experience with a new technology that merges the real and virtual worlds.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 4, 2024, 11:20 a.m.
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  Caterpillar presents dynamic charging system for mining trucks

  Caterpillar has come up with a clever way to charge mining trucks while they're working. The company showed off its new Cat Dynamic Energy Transfer (DET) system at MINExpo 2024 in Las Vegas.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 3, 2024, 3:05 p.m.
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  NASA is selling a brand-new Moon rover

  NASA is selling its moon rover, Viper, before it even gets to the lunar surface. The space agency's mobile drilling rig, designed to hunt for water ice at the moon's south pole, is up for grabs.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 3, 2024, 11:30 a.m.
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  Ford Lowers BlueCruise Annual/Monthly Plan Pricing

  Ford is making its hands-free highway driving system, BlueCruise, cheaper. Starting October 1, 2024, the company will lower prices and simplify access for all U.S. customers with BlueCruise-equipped vehicles.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 2, 2024, 4:15 p.m.
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  Ford BlueCruise 1.4 Hands-Free ADAS Dramatically Minimizes Disengagements

  Ford has made its hands-free highway driving assistant even better. The company's new BlueCruise 1.4 will let drivers go longer without touching the wheel.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 1, 2024, 10:22 a.m.
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  Hyundai Motor to develop firefighting robot for underground parking lot EV fires

  Hyundai Motor Group will create a robot firefighter to tackle electric car fires in underground parking lots. The company's partnering with the Korean National Fire Agency to get this done by the end of the year.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 1, 2024, 9:52 a.m.
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  Vulnerability in Kia services allowed hackers to access millions of cars

  Millions of Kia cars built after 2013 had a serious security flaw. Hackers could control these vehicles using just a license plate number.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 30, 2024, 4:05 p.m.
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  Ford Wants To Protect You From Accidentally Trafficking Drugs

  Ford has filed a patent in March 2023 for a system that can spot when someone's sneaking drugs into your vehicle.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 26, 2024, 11:45 a.m.
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  Hyundai, Kia cars will be part of Samsung's SmartThings ecosystem

  Hyundai Motor, Kia, and Samsung Electronics have joined forces to make cars and smartphones work better together. The companies signed a deal at Samsung's research campus in Seoul to lead the way in connecting software-powered vehicles with mobile devices.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 26, 2024, 10:52 a.m.