[ad_1] Volocopter is one of the first flying taxi companies to integrate into air traffic control systems, but others aren’t too far behind. As Engadget’s Andrew Tarantola wrote, more than 70 companies are currently developing their own personal flying vehicles. Uber, in particular, has invested heavily. And the demonstration at Helsinki Airport isn’t just good […]
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Ridesharing giant Didi Chuxing will offer robotaxi service in Shanghai
[ad_1] There’s no timeline for when to expect robotaxi service, although it may just be a matter of technical readiness when the city government granted testing permits on August 28th. Didi was under pressure to roll this out. Baidu had already committed to debuting its own service in the city of Changsha, and Pony.ai is […]
China gives Tesla a pass on trade-war tariffs
[ad_1] Earlier this month, China said it would reinstate some car tariffs it paused in April, including a 25 percent levy on vehicles from the US and a five percent tariff on auto parts. They’re set to come into force December 15th as part of a wave of tariffs China announced in response to the […]
Uber and Lyft prepare $60 million fight against worker classification bill
[ad_1] The companies know that a drawn out ballot fight will cause headaches and financial strain for the legislators, and they say they won’t push the ballot measure if they can come to an agreement with the governor and unions. This is just their latest tactic against the legislation as previously, the companies were found […]
The 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid delivers towing power and 500 miles per tank
[ad_1] With rear-wheel drive, the Hybrid Explorer will deliver 27 miles per gallon in the city, 29 mpg on the highway and 28 mpg combined. All-wheel drive will fetch you 23 mpg in the city, 26 mpg on the highway and 25 mpg combined. For long road trips, the Hybrid Explorer definitely delivers. The rear-wheel […]
Tesla's car insurance is now available in California
[ad_1] Tesla just gave some of its most faithful US drivers the insurance they've been looking for. After rollouts in Asia and Australia, the EV maker has introduced its simply titled Tesla Insurance in California. Drivers can theoretically lower rates on… [ad_2] Source link
US traffic agency plans to test rearview camera systems for vehicles
[ad_1] In particular, the agency plans to monitor how the technology affects “driving behavior and lane change maneuver execution.” It will start its tests on smaller passenger vehicles before moving to larger ones. Side and rearview cameras are already allowed in other regions like Europe and Japan, which is why automakers are already working on […]
Researchers found another way to potentially clone Model S key fobs
[ad_1] Apparently, the vulnerability allows hackers to break the 80-bit encryption by cracking two 40-bit keys instead. The new attack has a shorter range than the first, and it takes a bit longer than a couple of seconds, but it’s still doable. Model S owners don’t have to worry about bad actors using the flaw […]
Hyundai’s electric scooter prototype is built for ‘last mile’ rides
[ad_1] The new version includes some functional tweaks. It moves from front-wheel to rear-wheel drive to improve stability, and suspension at the front should provide a less jarring experience on bumpy surfaces. There’s also talk of adding a regenerative braking system that could add another 7 percent (about 0.9 miles) to the range. Hyundai hasn’t […]
Faraday Future CEO will reportedly resign as part of restructuring plan
[ad_1] The company hasn’t delved into specifics for the restructuring strategy, according to the report, but said this would likely involve a partnership. We’ve asked Faraday Future for comment. However well a restructuring works, the departure of Jia Yueting could play a crucial role in the company’s chances — or at least, its perception. The […]