Technologies

Forvia Hella and Audi break new ground with digital headlamp concept for Q6 e-tron

International automotive supplier Forvia Hella has introduced a novel headlamp concept for the Audi Q6 e-tron. This innovative front lighting system not only offers adaptive functions like glare-free high beam but also features a digital daytime running light matrix that allows users to choose from up to eight preset digital light signatures.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 18, 2024, 3:37 p.m.
BMW Startup Garage to road-test revolutionary e-drive by DeepDrive

BMW and DeepDrive have partnered to test a groundbreaking new electric motor featuring dual rotor technology, promising more powerful and super-efficient EVs.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 18, 2024, 11:51 a.m.
Automated Driving Technologies Don't Improve Safety, but Crash Avoidance Technologies Do, Says New Study

A recent IIHS study reveals that crash avoidance technology significantly improves safety, whereas automated driving tech does not show the same benefit. This study underscores the importance of distinguishing between crash-avoidance and partial-automation systems.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 16, 2024, 11:36 a.m.
Hands-free EV charging demonstrated in new video

Rocsys, a global leader in hands-free charging solutions, has unveiled a groundbreaking automatic charging system for passenger EVs, claiming it as a world-first achievement.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 16, 2024, 10:17 a.m.
Toyota's New Chairs Boost Health as You Sit

Toyota has introduced an innovative seat that offers a workout while you sit. This seat functions by causing your muscles to alternately tense and relax.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 16, 2024, 9:45 a.m.
EVs give power back to grid during blackout in Australia

Researchers in Australia successfully powered the grid using electric vehicles (EVs) for ten minutes during a major storm in Canberra, marking a world-first for this type of vehicle-to-grid emergency response.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 12, 2024, 11:41 a.m.
Tesla will reportedly add 'Night Curfew' mode and speed limiters to its models

Tesla's latest software update, version 2024.26, is set to offer features that will likely please parents but might not be as welcomed by their teenagers.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 9, 2024, 10:57 a.m.
Peugeot Integrates ChatGPT AI Across Entire Model Range

Peugeot, after a successful pilot phase, is now making ChatGPT a standard feature across its entire model range. Integrated into the i-Cockpit and activated via the "OK Peugeot" voice assistant, ChatGPT answers questions and offers a variety of innovative services.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 8, 2024, 11:21 a.m.
Honda Power Pod e: can power your scooter or your home

Honda has introduced a new addition to its electric ecosystem in Japan: the Honda Power Pod e:. This 1,500W all-electric generator is designed to work with Honda's swappable Mobile Power Pack e:, which has already been integrated into various electric vehicles and equipment, including the Benly e:, Gyro e:, and Gyro Canopy e: delivery vehicles, as well as light construction equipment from Komatsu and tourist boats.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 5, 2024, 11:57 a.m.
Geely's new EV battery is said to last a million kilometers and offer better fire protection

Geely has introduced a new lithium-iron-phosphate battery for electric vehicles. This battery can last for 1 million kilometers (over 620,000 miles) and up to 50 years. It charges faster, works better in cold conditions, and is very durable.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 3, 2024, 9:02 a.m.
Toyota builds world's first hydrogen-powered stone oven for pizzas

The reason why Toyota employees are turning into pizza chefs lies in this strange oblong. They are testing out the world’s first hydrogen-powered stone oven, jointly built with renowned gas appliance maker Rinnai.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 2, 2024, 3:23 p.m.
BMW becomes the first carmaker to be approved to combine Level 2 and Level 3 autonomous driving

BMW is the first carmaker in the world to receive approval for a combination of a Level 2 driving assistance system (the BMW Highway Assistant) and a Level 3 system in the form of the BMW Personal Pilot L3 in the same vehicle.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 2, 2024, 10:21 a.m.
Audi integrates ChatGPT in current models with the MIB 3 infotainment system

Audi is implementing the AI-based chatbot ChatGPT via Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service in its infotainment system to enhance its vehicles' voice control capabilities.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 28, 2024, 11:52 a.m.
Ford CEO promises Level 3 autonomous driving in 'a couple of years'

Ford Motor CEO Jim Farley says his company is successfully testing Level 3 autonomous driving technology on prototypes. Such technology could appear in production cars "in a couple of years".

Evgenii Ushakov

June 26, 2024, 4:43 p.m.
Škoda’s voice assistant Laura now enhanced with ChatGPT capabilities

The functionality of Škoda’s voice assistant Laura has been significantly expanded thanks to the integration of Chat Pro. Alongside previously available sources of information, the Chat Pro function is now directly connected to the advanced AI tool to answer questions beyond the scope of Laura’s original knowledge.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 26, 2024, 1:29 p.m.
Hyundai aims to bring race car technology to performance cars for everyday use

Hyundai has filed a patent earlier this month with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the German Patent and Trademark Office to develop a more affordable Formula 1-inspired steering wheel. This invention might lead to mass production of advanced steering wheels for mainstream models, making high-end technology accessible at a lower cost.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 25, 2024, 2:47 p.m.
Study Reveals Humans Outperform Automated Vehicles in Twilight Driving Conditions

A recent study published in Nature Communications suggests that human drivers perform better than automated technology in twilight conditions. The analysis, based on over 37,000 vehicle collisions, highlighted that automated systems encountered five times as many crashes during sunrise or sunset compared to human drivers. Moreover, other challenges such as misinterpreting shadows and fluctuating light conditions confounded the technology more than human perception.

Maksim Tropko

June 25, 2024, 10:36 a.m.
Dealers Use AI Scanner To Detect Car Problems In Seconds

Findlay Cadillac in Henderson, Las Vegas, has become the first car dealer in the city to install an AI vehicle inspection system. Developed by UVEye, this system can detect defects such as oil leaks within seconds.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 24, 2024, 2:51 p.m.
ChatGPT is now available in many Volkswagen models

Users can communicate with their vehicle using natural language and will receive a range of additional information. The search tool is available in all new ID. models, as well as in the Golf, Tiguan and Passat.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 24, 2024, 10:14 a.m.
Volkswagen Truck & Bus has started testing an electric bus with ultra-fast battery charging

The prototype electric bus is equipped with an unusual lithium-ion battery with niobium added to the anode (NTO). This battery can be fully charged in just 10 minutes and has three times the service life of its counterparts.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 21, 2024, 1:38 p.m.

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