Tesla makes such a big deal about its Autopilot and Full Self Driving solutions using an adaptive neural net bolstered by cameras and other sensors precisely because they are able to dynamically interpret the best route, even when it includes stopping in the middle of the street.
The League of American Bicyclists reminds us that May is National Bike Month in the USA!
The Niagara Falls is getting a bit cleaner this year, as ABB announced that its zero emission technology will power the next generation fully electric ferries for the iconic Maid of the Mist tour. The two new vessels will be powered completely by high-capacity battery packs, making them the first fully-electric vessels ever built in the United States, according to ABB. As a special bonus, the new ferries will pull all of the electricity needed to charge up their 316 kWh battery packs using zero emission hydropower while passengers get off and on the boat.
Mercedes-Benz announced the start of production for its EQC this week, as chairman of the board Dieter Zetsche announced that, “this is the dawn of a new era at Mercedes.” At a starting price of 59,900 euros, the EQC will be well-equipped, but will initially launch with the preconfigured 400 4MATIC Edition 1886, at a premium price of 84,930 euros.
Johnson Controls Power Solutions has sold off its automotive battery business to Brookfield Business Partners for $13.2 billion. That includes its more than 16,000 employees across 56 locations around the world. Brookfield Business Partners is rebranding the business unit as Clarios.
The new head of FIAT indicated last week his company could very well consider sourcing an electric car chassis from another company. Hardly a hopeful sign for the legacy Italian automaker.
How many se the rise of electric vertical take-off & landing (eVTOL) aircraft leading the urban air mobility (UAM) of tomorrow? How many see the potential of this new technology?
The largest bus operator in the Nordic region has ordered an additional 20 electric buses from BYD, bringing its total orders from the new energy company to 138.
One EV adoption obstacle to overcome is long charging times. On its website, Zenlabs references the goal of EV charging in the same time it takes to fill up the tank of a gas-powered vehicle. Michael Sinkula, a Zenlabs co-founder, and the company’s Chief Business Officer, answered some questions for CleanTechnica.
The Auto Shanghai 2019 show was a great way to gauge how far China has come in the automotive industry. Gone are the copycat days. They’ve made way for new down-to-Earth and pragmatic Chinese mobility startups with mature goals. No double-digit growth this year, long-term viability and growth is the name of the game.
