The Punan people of the island of Borneo were once rumored to have tails, so elusive did they seem to their neighbors in the 19th century. Unlike the Indigenous farmers, who lived in long houses, the Punan roamed the island’s northern rainforest in family groups, hunting bearded pigs, harvesting starchy plants and gathering forest products…
With compression on board, vehicles can execute machine learning models seamlessly, process extensive data streams, and make complex decisions with minimal latency. Real-time machine learning and compression techniques are at the forefront of propelling self-driving technology into the future, whether it’s for personal transportation or last-mile deliveries. In this rapidly evolving field of self-driving vehicles,…
Low-decibel and torquey electric vehicles could be ubiquitous by the end of the decade. Zero emissions vehicles are on track to enjoy a global market share between 62-86 percent by 2030, as per Rocky Mountain Institute’s (RMI) report. Global oil demand for cars is past its peak and will be in freefall by the end…
The Polestar 2 is a stylish electric sedan that excels in driver comfort and performance. While Polestar aims for its four-door EV to be a tech-centric offering, its Google-based 11.2-inch center display has left more to desire at launch. However, Polestar has been keen on introducing more features to it via over-the-air updates. In December…
Volkswagen Group reportedly plans to stop making ID.3 electric vehicles at its plant in Dresden, Germany. According to sources cited by Automobilwoche, the decision to end Volkswagen ID.3 production in Dresden is part of a cost-cutting drive by CEO Oliver Blume, although the publication did not say when production will end. The plant, which opened…
How do you know if you are buying from a trustworthy seller online? You might think that shopping on big platforms like Walmart, Amazon or eBay would protect you from fraud. That’s not always the case. Scammers can sneak in their low-quality products on these sites and trick you. So, the question is: How does…
Tesla enjoys the highest brand loyalty among US automakers, Citi analysts concluded early this year. While the brand continues to bask in a high loyalty rate, its rivals are luring a small percentage of its buyers, wrote S&P Global Mobility in its recent report. Among electric compact utility vehicles, the Tesla Model Y has a…
Have you ever experienced the horror of losing your work after hours of typing on your phone or computer? You hit the wrong key, and all of a sudden, you accidentally delete what you’ve spent so much time on. Whether it’s an email, a text message, a document, or anything else, it can be very…
The United Auto Workers (UAW) has entered the fourth day of a historic strike that affects Detroit’s Big Three carmakers at the same time for the first time ever. The UAW resumed talks with GM, Stellantis, and Ford starting September 17, but about 12,700 UAW workers remain on strike at three US assembly plants –…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been claiming exponential growth for Tesla for years. And it’s happening. The U.S. automaker announced Saturday that it has produced its 5 millionth vehicle globally. To put this into perspective, Tesla celebrated its 1 millionth vehicle just three and a half years ago, in March 2020. And just this March…
