Technologies

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  Nio Phone is the world's first car-specific smartphone that unlocks your EV even when it's dead

  Chinese EV manufacturer Nio has developed a smartphone designed specifically for cars. It is a little bigger than an iPhone 15 Max and comes in three versions, starting at $820 in China.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 22, 2023, 11:32 a.m.
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  Wrangler Boulder MT is the latest addition to Goodyear's lineup of hard-working tires

  Goodyear's family of Wrangler all-terrain tires has a new addition. This is the new Wrangler Boulder MT, which features an aggressive tread pattern and three-ply Duraply Technology to protect the sidewalls whether you are traversing rocky terrain or muddy trails.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 22, 2023, 10:42 a.m.
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  Mercedes MBUX voice assistant allows you to control smart home devices with your voice

  With the MBUX Voice Assistant smart home function, all Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with MBUX Voice Assistant can now operate as an intelligent control center for the home – all while drivers keep their hands safely on the steering wheel and their eyes on the traffic.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 22, 2023, 10:16 a.m.
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  Soon, you'll be able to teach a robot to make a sandwich without any programming or robotics skills

  Robots at the Toyota Research Institute can now interact with the world in a variety of ways, which will one day allow robots to assist humans in everyday situations and unpredictable, ever-changing environments.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 20, 2023, 4:49 p.m.
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  Wild-looking Aurrigo Auto-Shuttle autonomous bus now being tested in Czech Republic and UK

  Aurrigo, a U.K.-based company, has introduced its Auto-Shuttle as the chosen autonomous vehicle for the Living Lab for Autonomous Electric Vehicles program. This project is set to evaluate the viability of autonomous public transportation across Europe.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 20, 2023, 3:56 p.m.
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  Special vibrating siren added to the Toyota Land Cruiser fleet of the Australian Police Force

  The new "rumbler" siren ensures that even if criminals can't see the lights or hear the traditional sirens, they'll still sense the police vehicle's approach.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 19, 2023, 12:04 p.m.
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  Amazon Prime Video, Zoom calls now available on Android Auto and Google-integrated cars

  Google announced that it is updating Android Auto and Google Built-in with new apps. Users can now join scheduled conference calls and meetings, watch TV and movies, browse the web, and more from their car's infotainment screen.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 15, 2023, 12:04 p.m.
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  Toyota's advanced batteries for EVs to go into production in 2026

  During a recent technical workshop under the theme of “Let’s Change the Future of Cars”, Toyota communicated a first insight into its next-generation battery electric vehicles (BEV) breakthrough technologies, including a preview of its advanced battery technology rollout plan.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 14, 2023, 11:56 a.m.
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  Scania's 'solar-powered' truck could get up to 10,000 km from the sun

  Scania has joined forces with Uppsala University and several other organizations to explore the potential of a semi-truck that partially relies on solar energy. The vehicle comes with a trailer fitted with solar panels, capable of generating roughly 8,000 kWh of electricity each year.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 13, 2023, 10:41 a.m.
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  Mozilla Foundation says automakers are 'terrible' when it comes to personal data and privacy

  The Mozilla Foundation study claims that automakers collect too much personal data and share it with third parties. Among other problems, automakers do not give drivers control over their personal data and have data security issues.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 11, 2023, 11:35 a.m.
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  BMW abandons heated seat subscription due to low customer acceptance

  Charging a recurring fee for heated seats isn't gaining traction at BMW. In a recent interview, Pieter Nota, BMW's board executive for sales and marketing, disclosed that the automaker will cease offering a subscription model for activating a car's heated seats post-production.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 8, 2023, 12:15 p.m.
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  Polestar said to be creating smartphone for release with electric crossover

  When customers sign up for the Polestar 4 in China, they will have the opportunity to purchase a new smartphone designed to integrate with their car. This is a result of a partnership between the Swedish electric car maker and Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xingji Meizu.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 7, 2023, 6:13 p.m.
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  UK's WAE Technologies offers manufacturers hydrogen platform that reaches 62 mph in 2.5 seconds

  UK-based WAE Technologies (formerly known as Williams Advanced Engineering) has unveiled its new ultra-high performance hydrogen fuel cell electric architecture, 'EVRh'. The launch of EVRh comes one year after the unveiling of its battery electric derivative, 'EVR'.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 7, 2023, 4:55 p.m.
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  Nissan makes portable power sources by reusing batteries from old Leaf EVs

  Nissan worked with JVCKenwood Corp. and 4R Energy Corp. to develop a portable energy gadget using reused modules from its old Leaf electric cars. The goal is to extend the life of the high-voltage EV batteries that are no longer in use.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 6, 2023, 1:35 p.m.