Technologies

ChargePoint Introduces Combined CCS and NACS Connector for EV Chargers

ChargePoint, the largest electric vehicle charging network operator in the U.S., is rolling out a new plug that works with most battery-powered cars.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 12, 2024, 8:36 a.m.
Porsche Taycan prototype breaks wireless EV charging record

Wireless charging for electric vehicles (EVs) may soon become a reality, thanks to a significant breakthrough by the US Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in collaboration with Volkswagen.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 8, 2024, 4:49 p.m.
Porsche is using used Taycan batteries to provide stationary energy storage for its plant in Leipzig, Germany

Porsche has launched an innovative energy storage system at its Leipzig plant, utilizing 4,400 battery modules from pre-series Taycan vehicles.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 8, 2024, 10:27 a.m.
Tesla is testing Supercharging at a power of more than 300 kW

Tesla is testing higher charging speeds at some of its Superchargers in the US. Drivers have seen charging rates of over 320 kilowatts, way above the usual 250 kilowatts.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 7, 2024, 4:47 p.m.
Fiat wants to integrate charging cables into electric cars the way they are in vacuum cleaners

Fiat will add built-in charging cables to their electric vehicles next year. The Stellantis brand wants to make AC charging easier for drivers.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 7, 2024, 2:51 p.m.
Biden administration may ban Chinese software used in self-driving cars

The U.S. government will soon decide whether to ban Chinese software in advanced self-driving vehicles. This move comes as part of broader efforts to limit Chinese influence in the automotive sector.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 7, 2024, 11:50 a.m.
Mercedes receives permission for Level 4 self-driving tests in China

Mercedes-Benz got the green light to test self-driving cars in China. The German automaker will run Level 4 autonomous vehicles on certain roads, making it the first foreign company to do so in the country.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 6, 2024, 3:46 p.m.
Nissan tests innovative automotive paint to reduce vehicle interior temperature in summer

Embedded metamaterial can lower cabin temperatures and reduce energy usage, taking the heat out of summer.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 6, 2024, 10:53 a.m.
Zeekr follows Nio in pilot use of humanoid robots on factory floor

Zeekr, the premium electric vehicle subsidiary of Geely Holding Group, has introduced a humanoid robot at its factory, following the example of Nio.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 6, 2024, 10:32 a.m.
Mazda ends free Connected Services trial: Now charging $10 per month

Mazda is ending its complimentary connected service for several owners and will now charge $10 a month for features like remote start and remote keyless entry.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 5, 2024, 10:40 a.m.
BMW patents an inflatable spoiler that should be relatively inexpensive to produce

CarBuzz has discovered an intriguing BMW innovation at the German Patent and Trade Mark Office, showcasing designs for an inflatable air guiding element, or spoiler. These designs are versatile, potentially applying to side skirts, chin spoilers, and trunk-mounted wings.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 1, 2024, 3:22 p.m.
Ford BlueCruise hands-free driving technology now available in 15 European countries

Ford BlueCruise has been approved by the European Commission for use in 15 European countries, covering over 133,000 kilometers of designated highways.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 1, 2024, 8:09 a.m.
BMW's laser light war with Audi is over. Bavarians switch to LEDs

BMW is transitioning from laser lighting to LEDs due to the latter's enhanced performance and cost-effectiveness.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 30, 2024, 10:06 a.m.
Elon Musk has some good news for Tesla owners

Elon Musk has announced that the Actually Smart Summon feature will be introduced with the FSD V12.5.x update in August.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 29, 2024, 10:55 a.m.
Rivian has no plans to offer Apple CarPlay in its vehicles

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe has stated that he prefers Rivian to control its ecosystem rather than Apple. Despite the popularity of Apple CarPlay, Rivian has never offered it and doesn't plan to, even as some customers request it.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 24, 2024, 10:07 a.m.
Tesla will roll out 'genuinely useful' humanoid robots to factory floor next year says Musk

Tesla is set to deploy humanoid robots in its car factories starting next year. Elon Musk mentioned on X that the electric car company will have "genuinely useful" humanoid robots in limited numbers for use in its factories by 2025. By 2026, Tesla plans to offer these robots to other companies.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 23, 2024, 3:53 p.m.
Tesla may abandon advanced 4680 battery cells

Tesla’s 4680 battery cells were intended to revolutionize the company’s EVs by cutting costs, providing more range, and improving charging. However, according to a new report, Elon Musk may be considering abandoning them.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 22, 2024, 2:10 p.m.
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says every car should have Rear Automatic Emergency Braking

An IIHS study found that rear cameras, parking sensors and rear AEB combined reduced the incidence of police-reported backing crashes by a whopping 78%, while rear cross-traffic alert alone reduced such collisions by 22%.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 19, 2024, 5:15 p.m.
Android Auto will probably add support for controlling your car's AM, FM radio

An upcoming update might soon introduce traditional radio controls to Android Auto, allowing users to access FM, AM, and HD Radio, potentially enhancing both safety and user experience.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 19, 2024, 1:40 p.m.
ZF Lifetec's active seat-integrated belt tensioner ACR8 can bring occupants into a better protected seating position before a crash

ZF Lifetec has unveiled the ACR8.S, a new active seat-integrated belt tensioner designed to enhance occupant safety and comfort.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 18, 2024, 4:03 p.m.

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