Car Tech
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In the near future, other cars and surrounding infrastructure will be able to warn you of upcoming hazards.
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Honda designing hidden storage in EV bumpers
Hidden rear bumper storage could be used for secure package delivery to a vehicle.
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Apple's electric car project reportedly canceled
After pouring time and money into chasing an a self-driving electric car dream Apple is reportedly moving on.
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Rivian developing software for free-wheel towing
Rivian is exploring technology that may make its vehicles more appealing to RV owners.
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Stellantis explores 2-speed transmission for off-road EVs
A patent shows a 2-speed transmission for EVs where one gear is for on-road driving and the other for off-roading.
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How lithium-ion batteries work
They power most electric vehicles on the road today, but what exactly are lithium-ion batteries? Find out here.
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The proposed fins would telescope out from the rear wall of the cab like flying buttresses and be used on an electric truck.
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Stellantis quietly launched its hands-free driver-assist system
Jeep Grand Cherokee buyers can get a hands-free driver-assist system that hasn’t been officially announced.
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GM's Super Cruise to cover 750,000 miles in US and Canada
GM continues to update its true hands-free automated driver-assist feature.
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Porsche lets you control vehicle functions with Apple CarPlay
The My Porsche app is now available in Apple CarPlay.
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VW developing own AI products
AI-powered digital products are integral to the future strategy of Volkswagen Group.
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Hyundai and Kia unveil Active Air Skirt to help improve EV range
The Active Air Skirt could improve the coefficient of drag of EVs by up to 2.8%.
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Rivian's proposed bed rack system is stowable and could also be used for roof racks.
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Rivian patents roof rail lighting system
Recent Rivian lighting patents include lights in cross bars that could be used as brake lights and blinkers, and roof lights that would project forward to light up the bottom of an incline.
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California bill proposes governors set to 10 mph over posted speed limit
A senator from San Francisco has proposed a bill to limit speeds to 10 mph over the limit to curb traffic deaths.
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GM drops Ultra Cruise branding, merges tech into Super Cruise
GM still plans an automated driver-assist system that covers 95% of U.S. roads, but it won't be called Ultra Cruise.
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Ford, Lincoln bring videos, games to big in-car screens
The new Ford and Lincoln infotainment system will let drivers stream videos, surf the web, and play video games.
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STLA Large EV platform set for 8 cars, supports gas engines
A successor to the Dodge Challenger and Charger muscle cars will be among the first vehicles based on the STLA Large platform.
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Artificial intelligence is opening up new opportunities for vehicle user interfaces.
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Google Chrome is coming to cars
Google's popular web browser will soon be available on certain models with built-in Google.
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Continental unveils transparent infotainment display made of Swarovski crystal
The Swarovski screen is faceted around the edges just like the company's other crystal products.
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Lamborghini Telemetry X promises remote driver coaching
Future Lamborghinis will be able to provide driver coaching, both from real and digital coaches.
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Mercedes-Benz readies AI-powered next-gen user interface
By utilizing AI, Mercedes' next user interface will be able to deliver a more personalized experience.
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Bosch to debut hydrogen engine in 2024
Hydrogen will play a central role in the transition to sustainable energy sources, says Bosch.
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