Car Tech
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Tire pressure can make a huge difference in winter driving, so don't neglect it.
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Tesla: Recalled touchscreens were meant to only last 5-6 yearsTesla told the NHTSA that recalled touchscreens in the Model S and Model X electric cars were only expected to last five to six years—much less than the average lifespan of cars on United States roads today.
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Fords and Lincolns to run Android operating system, with Google apps built-in
Starting from 2023, Ford and Lincoln vehicles will be powered by Google's Android operating system.
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Musk: Stalkless Tesla Model S and Model X to "guess" drive direction based on context
The updated 2021 Model S and Model X will be able to predict indicator and gear changes, so you won't have to make them yourself.
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Jaguar Land Rover looks to boost EV range by reducing weight with composites
By reducing the weight of its vehicle structures, Jaguar Land Rover will be able to add bigger batteries in its future EVs.
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Hyundai's DAL-e robot assistant may be working at your local dealership soon
Hyundai Motor Group is testing its first robot assistant at a dealership in Korea, and more are likely coming.
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The hardware of Argo AI's self-driving car prototypes has reached the level required for commercial applications.
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Mercedes-Benz shows off torque-vectoring ability of upcoming EQS
Mercedes' new electric powertrains will vastly improve the stability of the automaker's cars.
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GM's “Hyper Cruise” trademark filing hints at fully autonomous driver-assist feature
GM could be close to announcing a self-driving feature that doesn't require any monitoring from the driver.
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Microsoft teams up with GM-backed self-driving technology startup Cruise
Cruise is now valued at $30 billion thanks to its latest round of funding, which included Microsoft among the investors.
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Why the 2022 Subaru BRZ doesn't need a turbocharger
Subaru has many turbocharged engines but installing one in the BRZ won't necessarily make it a better sports car.
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You can add night vision to your vehicle
Lanmodo offers 1080p Automotive Night Vision System for safer driving at night.
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With screen space that spans the entire dash, haptic feedback, and augmented-reality overlays, the Hyperscreen redefines the leading edge of Mercedes interfaces.
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The Bugatti Bolide's air scoop was designed like a golf ball
Learn about the unique air scoop developed for the newest Bugatti hypercar.
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VW developing mobile robot to automate charging
In the future, parking garages could be able to automatically park your EV and charge it too.
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Here's how the ultimate car detailing garage was built
If you were thinking of building a dream garage, a new video from Ammo NYC provides someful helpful tips.
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Math proves big tire sidewalls are better for the planet
Something as simple as the size of your wheels can dramatically affect range in electric vehicles.
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First pistons, now Porsche tries 3D printing housing for electric drive system
By using 3D printing, the part could be made smaller, lighter and more rigid than if it was conventionally produced.
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Horsepower was created by James Watt who based it on a horse turning a mill. Here's a better unit to measure a car's power.
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Lordstown shows Endurance electric pickup's chassis and in-wheel motors in action
Lordstown plans to put the Endurance into production in late 2021, and here we see some of the development.
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The US has its first solar roadway
A future where electricity powering your EV is generated from the miles of road lining your city is becoming a reality in a suburb of Atlanta.
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Cruise now testing driverless cars in San Francisco
Cruise, which plans an automated taxi service, is now testing driverless cars on public roads.
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Aptera claims its solar-powered electric three-wheeler needs no charging
Aptera says its three-wheeled electric car can be charged by solar energy alone.
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Porsche-backed pilot plant to produce synthetic fuel at industrial scale
Carbon-neutral synthetic fuels could see internal-combustion engines stick around for decades to come.
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