[ad_1] Beyond the image you see above of a futuristic San Francisco skyline, Hyundai didn’t provide a lot of information about its flying vehicle. The one detail we have is that all three concepts will work in tandem with one another to move people through congested cities. We’ll have to see if the concept pans […]
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Nawa’s stylish e-motorbike uses an ultracapacitor to drastically boost range
[ad_1] The prototype won’t ever be sold, but Nawa wanted to demonstrate what it’s latest ultracapacitors can do. To best showcase the tech, it created a split “tank” design with the ultracapacitor unit in the top slot and the regular battery down below. Because they’re built of carbon, the ultracapacitors are relatively inexpensive and weigh […]
Musk: Holiday Tesla update adds ‘Stardew Valley,’ self-driving preview
[ad_1] It’s been a few months since Tesla’s 10.0 update brought Cuphead, Netflix and YouTube to some of its in-car systems, and it appears more options are around the corner. Elon Musk tweeted tonight that a “holiday” update will add farming RPG Stardew Valley as a playable game, and include a Full Self-Driving “sneak preview,” […]
Honda’s new steering wheel is built for cars that can drive themselves
[ad_1] The automaker says the concept features over eight modes, from semi-autonomous to fully autonomous operation, allowing users to choose whether to control their vehicle or leave it up to its self-driving system. “In the autonomous future, Honda believes that customers will be able to enjoy mobility in new ways when freed from the responsibility […]
Honda will show off its in-car AI assistant at CES
[ad_1] Alongside the AI, the company plans to reveal other upcoming products and concepts. One of the more interesting projects is called Smartphone as Brain. The company claims the platform will make it safer for you to use your phone while driving a car or riding a motorcycle. Using a Bluetooth connection, it allows you […]
German court bans Uber’s ride-hailing service
[ad_1] In Germany and other parts of the European Union, Uber operates differently than it does in North America. Due to a 2017 decision by the EU’s highest court, the company works exclusively with private hire vehicle (PHV) companies and their licensed drivers. Today’s decision effectively bans the company from offering rides to people in […]
Tesla found a loophole that lets it lease cars in Connecticut
[ad_1] The move makes it practical to offer test drives and otherwise do more than just explain cars. The Connecticut Automotive Retaliers Association that protects the dealership model hasn’t officially reacted to this move. We’ve asked it for comment. We wouldn’t expect it to be happy, though. This not only lets Tesla clinch car deals […]
Car2go will shut down in North America by February 29th, 2020
[ad_1] The comapny added that it was pulling Car2go out of all European cities other than Brussels, Florence and London. This isn’t the end of car sharing services in the US when recognizable names like Zipcar are still around. However, it caps a year of high-profile exits. BMW shut down its ReachNow service in July, […]
California allows ‘light-duty’ self-driving delivery vehicles
[ad_1] Tests with backup drivers will require proof of relevant testing under controlled conditions, trained drivers with clean records and timely reports for collisions and human interventions. Completely driverless tests, meanwhile, will also require notifiying authorities, a certified link to a remote operator, a police “interaction plan” and verification that the cars meet federal safety […]
IBM’s cobalt-free EV battery uses materials extracted from seawater
[ad_1] According to IBM, the new design could outperform current lithium-ion batteries in cost, charging time (less than five minutes to reach an 80 percent charge), power density and energy efficiency. The battery is also less flammable, and it could be used in aircraft and smart energy grids, as well as electric cars and trucks. […]