[ad_1] Levandowski’s new company was later acquired by Uber, igniting a court battle between the two corporations. Google accused the ride-hailing titan of colluding with its former employee to steal secrets from Waymo before he left. This particular case, however, only addresses Google’s contract dispute complaint. Back in December, an arbitration panel ruled that Levandowski […]
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Waymo’s fifth-generation Driver can peek around blind spots
[ad_1] Waymo says its fifth-gen Driver is the result of more than a decade of work. It brings together new lidars, cameras and radars, and it’s informed by 20 million self-driven miles on public roads, plus over 10 billion miles of simulation. The system includes a rooftop “360 Lidar,” which provides a bird’s-eye view of […]
Scientists create bendable concrete that could better withstand earthquakes
[ad_1] Instead of traditional “Portland” cement, this new concrete incorporates fly ash, which is a byproduct of burning coal for power. In a way, using ash to make concrete is something of an old trick. Ancient Roman engineers mixed volcanic ash and quicklime to create their signature building material, and it’s one of the reasons […]
GM’s cheaper, adaptable Ultium batteries are key to its EV future
[ad_1] Ultium batteries will normally support up to 200kW fast charging (slower than Tesla’s 250kW Supercharger V3, if still quick), but there will be 800-volt packs for trucks that will handle 350kW charging. They’ll be low-cobalt designs that are both cheaper than before (under $100 per kWh) and should raise fewer concerns about the labor […]
Tesla is using older hardware in Chinese Model 3 cars because of supply issues
[ad_1] Understandably, a lot of the country’s Model 3 owners weren’t happy to find out their brand new car had left the Gigafactor 3 floor with older hardware. According to the BBC, the new chip is up to 21 times faster at processing images than its predecessor. A lot of that has to do with […]
The Morning After: Amazon’s accelerated one-day shipping
[ad_1] Goodbye doesn’t mean forever.The gadgets that refuse to die As Sonos most recently proved, your gadgets weren’t meant to live forever. Any Engadget editor will point out his or her drawer or cupboard (or wardrobe) filled with tech from yesteryear. Not every device is an iPhone or an Amazon Echo, and for things that […]
Ford announces an all-electric Transit cargo van for 2022
[ad_1] Ford COO Jim Farley said: “Commercial vehicles are a critical component to our big bet on electrification. As leaders in this space, we are accelerating our plans to create solutions that help businesses run better, starting with our all-electric Transit and F-150. This Ford Transit isn’t just about creating an electric drivetrain, it’s about […]
The Koenigsegg Gemera is a four-seater hybrid with 31 miles of EV-only range
[ad_1] As the brand’s first four-seater, the Gemera marks the start of a new era for Koenigsegg. While others, even many of the world’s top performance names, are making high-utility crossovers and SUVs, Koenigsegg has chosen to add function while maintaining the coolness factor of a coupe. A real coupe. Who cares if you have […]
Mercedes’ new E-Class knows when you’re holding the wheel
[ad_1] The new system is much more direct, and should be a bit harder (though not impossible) to fool. That will help ensure drivers keep their hands on the steering wheel when using E-class features like active steering assist, active brake assist and adaptive cruise control. Mercedes isn’t the first to use capacitive steering wheel […]
Goodyear’s smart tire concept ‘prints’ its own treads
[ad_1] The Geneva Auto Show has been canceled, but that hasn’t stopped many of the companies due to present there from scheduling online alternatives to conventional press conferences. Today, Goodyear introduced its latest “stretch concept” tire, the ReCharge, which theoretically never needs replacing or even rotating because it can replace worn treads from the inside. […]