Car Tech
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Argo AI self-driving cars will join Lyft's Miami network in 2021 and the network in Austin in 2022.
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Tesla makes Full Self-Driving available as $199 monthly subscriptionYou can now subscribe to Tesla's Full Self-Driving feature instead of purchasing it outright for $10,000.
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Ford patents charging electric cars by towing themFord has filed a patent application that proposes charging electric vehicles by flat-towing them behind another vehicle.
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Rivian files patent application for "K-turn mode"The patent filing for Rivian's K-Turn Mode would apply forward torque to the front wheels and backward torque to the rears to let its vehicles turn in place.
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VW Group strategy calls for single platform, battery cell and software system for most cars by 2030The Volkswagen Group is in for a major shakeup in the coming decade.
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Deep dive: 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing gets serious about downforceThe new CT4-V Blackwing has benefited significantly from lessons learned in Cadillac's IMSA Daytona Prototype racing program.
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Volvo together with its in-house self-driving technology arm Zenseact announced Wednesday that owners of its next-generation vehicles will be able to supply real-time data gathered from sensors to help in the development of electronic driver-assist features, including future fully self-driving systems. Volvo owners will be able to choose whether this data is collected, and much of it will be kept anonymous. The data will be stored in a data center with some 225 million gigabytes of capacity, and be used by artificial intelligence systems that can quickly process it all. The AI looks for...
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Porsche tests cloud-based warning system that identifies hazards in real timeNew technology being tested by Porsche will help make roads safer by identifying hazards in real time.
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Why MPG is a dumb unit for fuel economyAutomakers often tout the mpg rating of their cars, but is it really the best measure of fuel economy?
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Porsche launches battery division to develop and manufacture high-performance cellsPorsche expects over 80% of its sales to be electric vehicles by 2030.
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Mercedes-Benz developing own operating system for 2024 launchMercedes is joining the likes of major tech companies by developing its own operating system for its cars.
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Porsche PCM 6.0 infotainment system adds Android Auto, "Hey Porsche" voice recognitionThe sixth generation of Porsche Communications Management is arriving in the 911, Cayenne, and Panamera this summer.
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Both models get new Digital Cockpit displays, and a head-up display is available, and steering-wheel buttons go capacitive.
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Mazda's next-generation vehicle platform to be used with gas, diesel, EVs, and front- and rear-wheel driveMazda's Skyactiv Multi-Solution Scalable Architecture will accommodate transverse and longitudinal powertrain layouts and work with gas, diesel, hybrid, and EV power units.
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Why don't solar-powered cars exist?The sun can power many things, but it takes a lot of math to realize it's not ideal for powering cars.
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Huawei targets driverless car by 2025Huawei is developing a self-driving system and will likely license the technology to established automakers in China and potentially elsewhere.
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Hydrogen-electric Land Rover Defender to start testing in 2021A Land Rover Defender fueled by nothing but hydrogen will hit the road late this year.
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Should you use racing oil in your road car?It's time to destroy an old automotive myth.
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Audi will take over development of a highly efficient electric vehicle that the Artemis division was originally tasked with.
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Tesla ditches radar, moves to Tesla VisionWith its move to Tesla Vision, Tesla is dropping radar, and the company has already eschewed lidar.
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Mobile Drive: Stellantis and Foxconn form joint venture for in-car technologyStellantis has teamed up with Foxconn to develop digital dash, infotainment and connectivity technology for future vehicles.
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Hans Zimmer composes sound for BMW EVs, including distinct sound for electric M carsBMW teamed up with famous film score composer Hans Zimmer to craft a distinct sound for its future electric cars.
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Self-driving technology company Argo AI makes lidar breakthroughBy as early as 2022, commercial services using Argo AI's self-driving system will be up and running.
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Baidu launches China's first commercial driverless taxi serviceYou can now book and pay for a ride in a driverless taxi from Baidu's Apollo Go service in parts of Beijing.
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