Car Tech
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Stellantis plans four EV platforms, the first of which is designed for compact and mid-size vehicles.
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Toyota patents kinetic seats
Toyota's patent for kinetic seat cushions use twos sets of shock absorbers and are mounted on a subframe to limit driver movement due to vehicle forces.
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Ford patents wireless EV charging system
Ford's patent looks to make wireless EV charging more effective by sensing objects that could interrupt charging.
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"Holy grail" of EV battery tech unlocks 6-minute recharge times
Ultra-fast-charging could revolutionize electric car ownership—and one startup says it holds the key.
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Ford patents deployable dive planes
Aero add-ons could help electric cars cut through the wind more easily—and could aid performance EVs even more.
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GM patents robotic EV charger
In the future, your EV charger may connect and disconnect itself.
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Toyota says it has discovered a “technological breakthrough” in its solid-state battery research.
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Ford's rolling road wind tunnel simulates speeds of 200 mph
Ford used a rolling road wind tunnel to hone the aerodynamics of its 2024 Mustang Dark Horse.
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Mercedes' Level 3 automated driver-assist system made legal in California
Mercedes-Benz's Drive Pilot system is now legal in two U.S. states.
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2024 Acura ZDX to bring integrated Google to brand
Acura's first EV will feature popular Google apps built-in.
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Jeep testing autonomous driving tech for off-road use
Jeep has released a short video highlighting the off-road autonomous driving technology it is developing, perhaps for its new generation of EVs.
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Hyundai Mobis developed headlights that project street signs
Supplier Hyundai Mobis unveiled a lighting system that can project text or images onto the road surface as an extension of in-vehicle driving information or as warnings for pedestrians.
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The 2023 Lexus RZ 450e has a steer-by-wire system ready for use overseas, and a series of new patent applications indicate it could soon come to the U.S.
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Ferrari patents advanced rear-wheel-steering system
A Ferrari patent would combine rear-wheel steering with an increase in the stiffness of the connection of the wheels to the frame to improve handling.
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How to drift a car with ESP on
The folks from Team O'Neil rally school have a new video giving tips on how to drift your daily driver.
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Porsche picks Intel's Mobileye for automated driver-assist technology
Porsche plans to use Mobileye's SuperVision technology to deliver cars capable of hands-free driving.
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Ford Bronco Trail App helps find ways off the beaten path
Ford has a new app available exclusively to Bronco owners.
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BMW patents ability to tailor EV drive modes
Electric motors have the potential for far greater customization when it comes to car setup.
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Michelin introduced an airless tire in 2019, and GM said it could be available on a production vehicle as early as 2024, though that seems unlikely.
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Aurora self-driving truck service to launch in 2024
The service will initially run between Houston and Dallas.
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Volvo gives owners Waze app natively
Volvo is integrating the Waze app with its Android-based infotainment systems; owners can download it from the Google Play Store.
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VW reveals more powerful electric motor for MEB platform
VW Group will dial up the performance of its upcoming EVs.
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Ford developing anti-stalking tech
A patent application indicates Ford is exploring technology to let drivers know if they are being followed.
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GM patents tow-assist device to increase towing capacity
GM's tow-assist device would use electric motors to increase towing capacity and could be used to position a trailer when not hooked to a tow vehicle.
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