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Will EVs Break the US Electrical Grid? Not With These Changes, MIT Study Says
EVs will certainly tax the US electrical grid, but there are ways to avoid a meltdown, according to MIT researchers, who push for more strategic charging at home and at work.
Not a Fan of Dashboard Touch Screens? Hyundai Vows to Keep Physical Buttons
Hard buttons are easier to locate and use when driving, according to Hyundai, which plans to keep them intact until we have more reliable autonomous driving technology.
US EV Sales Hit New Record, And People Are Buying More Than Just Teslas
Although gas-powered cars still dominate, EVs are gaining in popularity in the US, thanks in part to federal tax credits and more affordable vehicles.
Acer E-Bike's Portable Battery Also Charges Your Phone
The ebii smart e-bike features AI-powered tech that adapts to the user and their riding conditions.
Visiting China's Capital City? Don't Be Surprised If Your Taxi Has No Driver
Search engine giant Baidu wins permit to expand its robotaxi service to Beijing, the city's first, as the company continues its quest to build the world's largest autonomous ride-hailing fleet.
Kia Offers Early Peek at 2024 EV9, the First Mass Market 3-Row Electric SUV
Electrification has largely focused on sedans and midsized SUVs to date, but Kia ushers in a new era with a spacious electric SUV that seats up to seven.
Porsche Leaks Plans For New All-Electric Flagship SUV
Capitalizing on the growing popularity of both electrics and SUVs, Porsche will launch a high-tech, fast-charging vehicle "positioned above" the forthcoming Cayenne and Macan EV SUVs.
BMW Teases First All-Electric 5 Series Sedan: The i5 Arrives Oct. 2023
The German automaker shared a photo of its newest EV under wraps, which will also come in a plug-in hybrid and performance variant when it launches globally this fall.
Waze EV Drivers Rejoice: Enhanced Charging Station Data Is Coming
Today, Waze began surfacing electric vehicle charger details in select countries, bringing it more on-par with what Google Maps and PlugShare have offered for years.
Rivian Invites 'Thousands' To Configure EVs for Delivery, Though Many Still Waiting Years
The newest crop of reservation holders will now receive their R1T electric pickups in a few months. Here are the factors separating them from the rest of the estimated 100,000 pre-orders in the backlog.
Audi's Electric Mountain Bike Costs $10,000
The design is inspired by Audio's RS Q e-tron Dakar off roader.
Head Out on the Highway: First Look at Lightship's Electric RV
The L1 from Lightship, a startup founded by two former Tesla employees, propels itself down the highway to achieve 'near zero' drag. Here's a first look at the minimalist recreational vehicle.
US Investigates Tesla Over Steering Wheels Falling Off Model Y EVs
US authorities have learned of two incidents involving steering wheels falling off inside the cars while they were being driven, thanks to a missing retaining bolt.
Tesla Slashes Prices Yet Again, This Time on Model S, Model X
This is Tesla's fifth price adjustment in 2023 alone, which may give some potential buyers pause over concerns their desired vehicle could be significantly cheaper a few weeks from now.
Tesla Recalls 3,470 Model Y Cars After Finding Loose Bolts
Bolts in the second-row seat back frames may not be securely tightened.
Ford Focuses on Less Aggressive Self-Driving Targets With 'Latitude AI' Division
Latitude AI hires 550 people who used to work for the now-defunct Argo AI, an autonomous vehicle startup that was prepping Level 4 self-driving tech. Latitude AI will focus on Level 2 and 3.
Qualcomm Pushes to Put 5G in Cars With Second-Gen Snapdragon Auto System
Qualcomm says its new Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF Gen 2 module will help bring media streaming, cloud gaming, and other connected services to cars.
Ready for Video Conference Calls in Your Car? Mercedes Is
Mercedes and partners prepare to bring enterprise-grade video calls to the dashboard.
Mercedes Previews Entertainment-Heavy MB.OS, With Google, Nvidia on Board
Nvidia and Google will contribute to the upcoming platform, which promises more entertainment, improved navigation, OTA updates, and in-vehicle purchases to fund it all.
Carmakers Are Switching to Cheaper EV Batteries, But There's a Big Trade-Off
Rivian, Tesla, and Ford are embracing LFP batteries, which are cheap and abundant but offer lackluster range in cold weather. And customers generally aren't told which type they're getting.
