[ad_1] “The AutoX Driver has adopted local driving styles in China to navigate in complex and dynamic urban conditions,” AutoX wrote in a blog post. For FCA, this is another way to break into the self-driving vehicle field. The company lags behind some of its competitors when it comes to electric- and autonomous-vehicle tech. So […]
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British Airways breaks the New York to London subsonic flight record
[ad_1] This wasn’t even the only potential record-setter. Virgin Atlantic had two flights that came close, one arriving just a minute later while another was three minutes behind. The airline even took potshots at British Airways on Twitter, claiming that it came close with half as many engines (on an Airbus A350-1000) and half the […]
Bill Gates is the first to buy a hydrogen-powered ‘superyacht’
[ad_1] Sinot even uses gel-based fire bowls to keep passengers warm outside instead of burning coal or wood. It won’t be a fast mover with a 17-knot top speed (19.6MPH), but its 3,750-mile range should be enough for cross-ocean travel. The vessel isn’t completely eco-friendly, though. As dockside hydrogen filling stations are more than a […]
After Math: Let’s take a drive
[ad_1] Associated Press Uber has been hemorrhaging cash for years. The company lost $8.5 billion (with a B) in 2019 alone and has yet to finish a financial calendar anywhere close to breaking even. However Uber’s new management appears confident that 2020 will be the year that the company breaks its losing streak, as CFO […]
The Morning After: A Samsung Galaxy Z Flip sneak peek
[ad_1] It’s not just an app problem.The Engadget Podcast: How tech (and humans) failed the Iowa caucus This week on the Engadget Podcast, Devindra and Cherlynn chat about what exactly went wrong for Iowa’s Democratic Party. The mysterious app from an unknown progressive tech firm was mostly to blame, but it was also helped by […]
Uber expects to be profitable by the end of 2020
[ad_1] In 2019, Uber lost a whopping $8.5 billion, though nearly half of that ($4.6 billion) includes stock-based compensation expenses related to the company’s IPO. Meanwhile, both trips and gross bookings increased by just over 30 percent compared to 2018, and the company’s revenue reached $14.1 billion. Uber expects earnings in the beginning of 2020 […]
Boeing found another software bug on the 737 Max
[ad_1] But this is the third software flaw to be discovered and reported since the 737 Max crashes, which killed 346 people. Months after the fatal flaw was discovered, Boeing encountered another problem that prevented the flight control computers from starting and verifying that they were ready for flight. According to Bloomberg, Steve Dickson, the […]
US DOT approves Nuro’s next-gen driverless delivery vehicle design
[ad_1] With this exemption, Nuro can replace mirrors with cameras and other sensors, round the edges of the vehicle so that it takes up less space and replace the windshield with an opaque panel. Nuro will also be able to run the rear view cameras continuously, whereas in passenger vehicles they must be turned off […]
Ford’s biking jacket shows emoji to everyone behind you
[ad_1] To bolster road safety, Ford came up with a way to help cyclists communicate: a jacket that displays emoji. The prototype has an LED display on the rear that’s linked to a wireless remote attached to the handlebars. A cyclist might use it to display turn signals or a hazard symbol. They could also […]
iOS 13.4 could turn your iPhone and Apple Watch into car keys
[ad_1] In addition, the feature seems to have the capability to give other people access to your vehicle with their devices. You’ll have to send that trusted family member or friend an invite, which you’ll be able to do so via the Wallet app. The pairing process actually starts with Apple’s Wallet app, though you’ll […]