Category: Transportation

Google Maps speed limits and radar locations arrive in 40 countries

[ad_1] The features are available in Australia, Brazil, US, Canada, UK, India, Mexico, Russia, Japan, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Tunisia, and Zimbabwe, Google […]

Skai could be the first fuel cell-powered flying taxi

[ad_1] The design might also catch people’s eyes. The six-motor design was created with the help of BMW’s Designworks and centers on a wrap-around canopy that gives passengers a clear view. And yes, safety is a concern. There are multiple redundant systems (including the fuel cells) and an airframe parachute. Initial versions will be piloted, […]

Waymo resumes testing self-driving trucks in Arizona

[ad_1] Self-driving trucks are only a small part of Waymo’s broader goals for its autonomous vehicles. The company said it is aiming to test a variety of applications for its self-driving technology, including ride-hailing, trucking logistics, public transportation, and licensing. Waymo earlier this month announced it was partnering with Lyft, offering riders in the Phoenix […]

VW’s GTI Aurora concept has a hologram-controlled sound system

[ad_1] Trunk-mounted sound systems are often about bragging rights, but VW might have more reason to boast than usual. It’s showing a Golf GTI Aurora concept car whose centerpiece is a hologram-controlled audio system accessible from the back. You can push floating buttons, grab 3D sliders and, of course, produce eye-catching visuals. VW hasn’t outlined […]

Jaguar’s ‘sensory steering wheel’ heats up to deliver notifications

[ad_1] Developed in partnership with Glasgow University, the technology rapidly heats or cools different areas of the wheel. When you need to change lanes, for example, the left side of the wheel might become hot. Jaguar says that could be especially helpful in low-visibility driving conditions. It might also be useful when other alerts, like […]

Daimler has a plan to get autonomous trucks ready for the road

[ad_1] The eventual goal for Daimler has been long-haul trucks with Level 4 autonomy, or vehicles that can drive themselves with only optional human intervention. The trucks would only travel between defined hubs, such as from a warehouse to a facility, without the expectation that humans would need to take over the steering wheel. Other […]

Automatic’s original car adapters won’t work after August 31st

[ad_1] @Devindra I have a decent article idea for you in your job. Seems Automatic Labs is doing some “planned obsolescence” bullshit right now where they are intentionally turning off an app, instead of not just “not supporting” it further. https://t.co/R9YtcdkyIE — Casey Barela (@caseybarela) May 28, 2019 “With … advances in our technology, the […]

Tesla starts locking down features on entry-level Model 3

[ad_1] It’s not certain if or when Tesla will lock down features on already-sold Standard Range cars that have Plus features turned on. We’ve asked Tesla if it can comment. A delay in implementing the software lock wouldn’t be surprising. Tesla is still focused on delivering as many Model 3s as it can, and its […]

Fiat Chrysler may strike Renault deal to survive changing car industry

[ad_1] The two sides have already been talking about sharing car platforms, the FT said, although it heard that the discussions are far enough along that they’ve gone “beyond simply sharing the technology.” Fiat Chrysler and Renault have declined to comment. A deal could have significant ramifications for both the tech in Fiat Chrysler’s cars […]

The Morning After: 'Sonic the Hedgehog' got rescheduled

[ad_1] Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. Welcome to your weekend! We'll recap some highlights from the last week, plus new stories from Friday including a new release date for Sonic the Hedgehog and reader's impressions of the most recent MacBook Air. [ad_2] Source link