Technologies

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  ?koda's new "Pay to Fuel" service allows drivers to pay for fuel via the car's infotainment system

  Pay to Fuel allows drivers to pay for fuel via the car’s infotainment system, skipping the queue at the cashier. The service is now available in six European countries, with more in the pipeline.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 22, 2023, 8:17 p.m.
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  Honda unveils next-generation hydrogen fuel cell drivetrain for crossovers, trucks and construction equipment

  Honda has unveiled its next-generation hydrogen fuel cell at a trade show in Brussels, Belgium. Still in the prototype stage, the drivetrain is being developed for a variety of applications, including hydrogen-electric cars, commercial vehicles and construction equipment.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 20, 2023, 7:04 p.m.
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  Mercedes-Benz Celebrates 10 Millionth Passenger Car Equipped with Pedestrian Emergency Braking System

  Mercedes-Benz has reached a safety milestone: Since 2012, more than 10 million of all Mercedes-Benz passenger cars sold worldwide have been equipped with the Pedestrian Emergency Braking System.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 16, 2023, 6:07 p.m.
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  Toyota's Driving Sensei concept uses AI to teach you how to drive like a pro

  Toyota Research Institute (TRI) unveiled its Driving Sensei concept, which uses AI to help drivers gain mastery over the skills of driving through a combination of AI-driven instruction and AI-powered driver support. Driving Sensei helps people become better, safer drivers while ensuring they are engaged in the driving task.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 16, 2023, 11:29 a.m.
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  ZF unveils purely electromechanical braking system without hydraulics and brake fluid

  At its Next Generation Mobility Day in Shanghai, ZF presents a new, purely electro-mechanical brake system for the first time. Braking force is generated at each wheel by an electric motor, i.e. without a hydraulic system and brake fluid.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 15, 2023, 11:42 a.m.
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  Tesla listed the factors used to calculate battery remaining on arrival

  Tesla has highlighted the various factors its cars take into account when calculating the percentage of battery power on arrival, and it's quite a list.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 14, 2023, 11:16 a.m.
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  Highly automated driving available in the new BMW 7 Series from next spring

  Level 3 highly automated driving, which allows the driver to take his hands off the steering wheel and temporarily divert his attention from the road, will soon be available in the new BMW 7 Series. Initially as an option for customers in Germany.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 13, 2023, 2:41 p.m.
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  Polestar 5 EV Prototype aims for 160 km of range in just five minutes of charging

  Polestar and StoreDot are working together to explore Extreme Fast Charging (XFC) battery technology. These batteries have the potential to provide 100 miles (161 km) of range in as little as five minutes of charging, all without degrading the battery.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 10, 2023, 12:08 p.m.
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  Lucid Air can be turned into a portable power bank to charge any electric vehicle

  Lucid Air's "RangeXchange" feature now allows owners to use their vehicles as portable power banks to assist other EVs with depleted batteries.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 10, 2023, 10:26 a.m.
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  More Hyundai and Kia cars get wireless CarPlay

  Hyundai and Kia have separately announced that they are beginning to roll out a firmware update that adds wireless CarPlay and Android Auto support to some of their models.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 9, 2023, 10:55 a.m.
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  This radar system for e-bikes alerts you if there are potential hazards behind you

  The RS 1000 Ride Safety System from Alps Alpine helps riders stay aware of potential road hazards as they ride, using AI-powered detection systems to instantly warn of hazards coming up from behind.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 8, 2023, 9:29 p.m.
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  Android Auto is rolling out a design update for Google Maps

  Rolling out now on Android Auto, the navigation section of Maps is getting a facelift with new button designs and less crowded information.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 8, 2023, 11:55 a.m.
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  Lucid Motors will adopt NACS and offer access to Tesla’s Supercharger network

  Lucid Motors is the latest EV manufacturer to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS). By integrating Tesla's charging standard, Lucid will eventually be able to offer its customers access to over 15,000 Superchargers in North America alone.

  Maksim Tropko

  Nov. 7, 2023, 11:58 a.m.
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  Polestar 5 gets ultra-long battery cells from SK On

  Polestar and South Korean battery manufacturer SK On have signed an agreement on the supply of battery cell modules for the forthcoming Polestar 5 electric 4-door GT.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 6, 2023, 4:18 p.m.
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  Subaru joins the club of NACS Charging Standard users

  Subaru of America, Inc. is joining Toyota Motor North America, BMW, Kia, Hyundai, Jaguar, Honda, Fisker, Ford, GM, Volvo, Polestar, Nissan and Rivian in adopting Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its electric vehicles.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 6, 2023, 1:39 p.m.
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  Swappable Batteries Motorcycles Consortium makes further progress

  Swappable Batteries Motorcycles Consortium (SBMC) is now up to 32 members, including Honda, Piaggio, Yamaha, KTM, CFMoto, Kymco, Kawasaki, and Suzuki. The group was formed just two years ago and now has its first prototype design.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 6, 2023, 12:51 p.m.
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  Lucid adds native Apple and Amazon Music support to its cars

  Lucid Motors, maker of the all-electric Air sedan, may add native support for Apple and Amazon Music in its cars, according to a new job listing posted on the company's official LinkedIn account.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 2, 2023, 2:42 p.m.
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  Porsche's future models to feature Google built-in in the middle of the decade

  Porsche has unveiled plans to integrate Google services for navigation, voice control, and an extensive app ecosystem into its upcoming generations of vehicles. The German automaker will begin production of these vehicles around the middle of the decade.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 2, 2023, 12:50 p.m.
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  Toyota brings its innovative IsoDynamic performance seat to SEMA

  Toyota brought innovation to the SEMA show floor, unveiling a simulator to demonstrate the IsoDynamic Performance seats in the 2024 Tacoma TRD Pro.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 2, 2023, 10:54 a.m.
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  Toyota to launch steer-by-wire technology next year

  Toyota is on track to commence the production of its advanced steer-by-wire technology by the end of 2024, having already showcased the system on the Lexus RZ model.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 2, 2023, 9:43 a.m.