Technologies

Chinese EV prototype can park sideways like a magic trick

IM Motors, a Chinese car company, has shown off a new electric car that can park sideways. It's like a magic trick on wheels.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 22, 2024, 9:39 a.m.
Waymo unveils its sixth-generation self-driving system. It's smarter, cheaper, and can drive in snow

Waymo's new self-driving system is smarter, cheaper, and more capable than ever before. The company has rolled out its sixth-generation autonomous driving technology, promising to make vehicles safer and able to handle a wider range of environments.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 20, 2024, 1:49 p.m.
Toyota's new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine is rumored to have nearly 600 hp

Toyota is working on new gas engines for its future cars. The company is developing 1.5-liter and 2.0-liter engines, with the 2.0-liter turbo rumored to pack a punch of 395 horsepower, with up to 592 hp in racing form.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 15, 2024, 3:31 p.m.
From 10% to 80% in 10.5 minutes: Chinese EV maker Zeekr claims world's fastest-charging battery

Zeekr, a Chinese car maker, says its new electric vehicle (EV) batteries charge faster than any of its rivals, including Tesla. The company made this claim during its 2025 product launch event.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 14, 2024, 9:16 a.m.
New BMW app advises drivers on EV feasibility

BMW has launched a new tool to help drivers decide if an electric vehicle fits their lifestyle. The carmaker's updated mobile app now includes an Electric Vehicle Analysis function, giving customers a practical way to assess their EV readiness.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 13, 2024, 12:33 p.m.
Boston is one of two U.S. cities partnering with Google to reduce traffic

Boston is teaming up with Google to tackle its traffic troubles. The city's joining Project Green Light, a program that uses AI to make traffic lights smarter.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 13, 2024, 9:10 a.m.
BMW tests the use of humanoid robots in real car production

BMW Group has started testing humanoid robots in car production. The company ran a trial with the Figure 02 robot at its Spartanburg plant for several weeks.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 12, 2024, 1:03 p.m.
Intel Unveils Discrete GPU for Cars

Intel has unveiled a new GPU (graphics processing unit, sometimes called a graphics or video card) for cars, bringing high-quality gaming to vehicles. The company's Arc A760A discrete GPU will power advanced in-car entertainment systems, with the first vehicles featuring this technology expected to hit the roads by 2025.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 12, 2024, 9:26 a.m.
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.

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