Technologies

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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  ?koda’s voice assistant Laura now enhanced with ChatGPT capabilities

  The functionality of ?koda’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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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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  15 Mercedes-Benz Models Getting Automatic Lane Change With OTA Update

  Mercedes-Benz has announced that 200,000 of its vehicles across Europe will receive a crucial update that includes the Automatic Lane Change (ALC) function. This over-the-air (OTA) update will start in September and will be available in 33 European countries.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  June 20, 2024, 5:03 p.m.
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  ZF has developed a dual contour airbag for advanced automated driving

  ZF LIFETEC has announced the development of a new airbag system designed for modern automated vehicles. This innovative system solves current safety problems by adapting to different seating positions.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  June 20, 2024, 3:16 p.m.
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  Lack of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto is a deciding factor for a third of new car buyers

  A recent McKinsey & Co study found that a significant proportion of new car buyers consider the lack of smartphone duplication technologies in car media systems, such as Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, to be a deciding factor in their purchase decision.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  June 20, 2024, 1:42 p.m.
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  McDonald’s to end AI drive-thru test with IBM

  The fast-food restaurant chain will no longer collaborate with IBM to create an automated order taker at drive-thrus. The artificial intelligence system had problems recognising accents and dialects.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  June 19, 2024, 2:39 p.m.
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  Nio has introduced 4th generation battery swap stations. They are faster and have more capacity

  Nio's latest stations offer an impressive increase in battery replacement speed, completing the process in just 2 minutes and 24 seconds - 22 per cent faster than the previous generation.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  June 17, 2024, 10:49 a.m.
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  Ferrari is abandoning satellite navigation because of smartphones

  Ferrari will stop installing navigation systems in some of its models, including the Purosangue and 12Cilindri. The reason is obvious: drivers are increasingly relying on smartphone navigation, which is particularly convenient when Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  June 14, 2024, 11:39 a.m.
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  BMW Design Works teamed up with Infinix for a new M branded smartphone

  BMW Group Designworks has teamed up with Infinix to launch the new M branded smartphone, the Note 40 5G Racing Edition. The device is set to attract "young tech enthusiasts" with its design, customized UI and price, starting at $209.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  June 13, 2024, 11:06 a.m.
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  Elon Musk threatens to ban Apple devices from all his companies

  Elon Musk has announced a possible ban on Apple devices in his companies following recent technology updates unveiled at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference 2024.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  June 13, 2024, 10:33 a.m.
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  People Want EVs To Sound More Car-Like Than Sci-Fi

  Electric vehicles (EVs) need to emit sound for safety, but owners prefer traditional car noises over sci-fi sounds. This was revealed by a study conducted by Listen and CloudArmy involving more than 400 American adults, half of whom are EV owners.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  June 12, 2024, 3:22 p.m.
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  Rivian to Launch In-Vehicle Hotspot, Google Cast & YouTube with Connect+ This Summer

  Rivian is all set to launch a new set of connectivity features under its Connect+ service this summer, as announced by the company. The new inclusions will be an in-vehicle hotspot, Google Cast, YouTube, and real-time satellite images.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  June 12, 2024, 1:01 p.m.