Published on July 26th, 2017 | by James Ayre
Volvo Trucks' new "VNL" semi truck series brings with it a number of notable self-driving features and safety systems, going by what's been revealed so far... Read More →
Published on July 26th, 2017 | by James Ayre
The prominent auto industry supply firm Bosch is planning to invest ~$1.1 billion into a new facility to manufacture semiconductors for use in self-driving vehicles, "smart city" infrastructure, and "smart homes."... Read More →
Published on July 26th, 2017 | by James Ayre
The new MINI Countryman ALL4 plug-in hybrid is a car that's probably worth keeping an eye on, if one is in the market for a sporty car with a plug that doesn't cost too much. That said, the model clearly has some limitations that are worth highlighting right off the bat (before getting into the positives)... Read More →
Published on July 26th, 2017 | by Kyle Field
The folks over at EV Annex just can't stop innovating. We usually find them with new products popping out of their shop in Florida, but this time they are going virtual with the release of their new Augmented Reality (AR) smartphone app. The app lets users get up close and personal with their very own Tesla Model 3 right now... Read More →
Published on July 26th, 2017 | by James Ayre
The Volkswagen AG exec arrested last year in the US in relation to his part in defrauding diesel vehicle emissions regulators, Oliver Schmidt, will be pleading guilty on August 4 in US District Court in Detroit, a court spokesperson has revealed... Read More →
Published on July 26th, 2017 | by James Ayre
Despite the company's ongoing partnership with GM/Cruise, Waymo/Google, and Nutonomy, Lyft will be opening its own self-driving car division, according to recent reports... Read More →
Published on July 26th, 2017 | by James Ayre
In response to the announcement by the UK government that the sale of new diesel- and petrol/gas-powered cars will be banned by 2040, a spokesperson for the German government was quoted as saying that the German Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned many times against "demonizing" diesel cars... Read More →
Published on July 26th, 2017 | by James Ayre
Wildfires along France's popular Riviera coastline forced the evacuation of more than 10,000 people last night — including 3,000 who were staying at campsites along the coastline... Read More →
Published on July 26th, 2017 | by Steve Hanley
As the BLM tries to block an Obama rule that would protect drinking water on public lands, citizens in western Pennsylvania are taking direct action to block fracking operations and preserve their water supply from state sponsored pollution. ... Read More →
Published on July 26th, 2017 | by Zachary Shahan
With Tesla Model 3 now in production, we're having a lot of fun. The naysayers have not exactly quieted down (they actually seem louder than ever), but yet another major milestone they said was impossible is already in the rearview camera. New details on the Model 3 are coming out on Friday along with the final unveiling of the production version of the car. There will surely be some fun surprises. However, more or less, we know what the Model 3 is offering... Read More →
Published on July 26th, 2017 | by Steve Hanley
The government of Britain is proposing to ban all cars and light trucks powered by an internal combustion engine after 2040, a plan already advanced by the government of France and several other countries. ... Read More →
Published on July 26th, 2017 | by Steve Hanley
Elon Musk posted a video on Instagram yesterday showing the first test of the elevator that will be used to raise and lower vehicles to the tunnels created by his Boring Company. Also, Consumer Reports has restored the top ranking of the Tesla Model S. ... Read More →
Published on July 26th, 2017 | by Cynthia Shahan
BMW Group has been one of the early leaders in 21st century electrification. In general, BMW seems serious about the transition to electric cars, and it produces a high-quality EV (BMW i3) as well as several plug-in hybrids. The BMW Group holds electrification as one of the central pillars of the Group's corporate strategy. As part of that, it just announced a new battery-electric MINI, a variant of the brand's core 3-door hatch model... Read More →
Published on July 26th, 2017 | by James Ayre
Here's a bit of good news on the air pollution front: Volkswagen diesel car owners in Germany will lose their vehicle registrations if they refuse to receive engine software updates to bring their cars in line with emissions standards, going by documents from the country's motor vehicle watchdog KBA (as reported by Focus Online)... Read More →
Published on July 25th, 2017 | by James Ayre
The Palo Alto–based firm Nauto, which retrofits vehicle fleets with networked safety camera-equipped devices, amongst other things, has raised $159 million in a Series B round led by SoftBank and Reid Hoffman at Greylock... Read More →
Published on July 25th, 2017 | by James Ayre
Caltrans has already begun altering California's roadways so as to better accommodate the rollout of self-driving vehicles. It is doing so mostly by better accommodating the way that many self-driving vehicles navigate. This news comes from recent comments from the director of Caltrans... Read More →
Published on July 25th, 2017 | by James Ayre
The self-driving semi truck firm Embark has raised around $15 million as part of a Series A funding round — led by Data Collective, but also including participation by YC Continuity, Maven Ventures, and SV Angel... Read More →
Published on July 25th, 2017 | by Zachary Shahan
It's a common argument — whether worded so directly or not. It's a reason used to not start a business, to not advocate for better government policies, to not launch a new product. This simple argument stifles many an effort to make the world better... Read More →
Published on July 25th, 2017 | by Steve Hanley
Toyota says it will introduce an electric car with a solid state battery for long range and quick recharging capability to the Japanese market by 2022. Is that a good thing? ... Read More →
Published on July 25th, 2017 | by The Beam
Following in the footsteps of Audi’s announcement earlier this month, Mercedes-Benz has confirmed that it will be competing in the all-electric Formula E series from 2019 onwards... Read More →
