Transportation
Lynn Calder, the CEO of Ineos Automotive, which recently launched the ICE-powered Grenadier off-roader in the United States, believes that a mix of energy sources, including batteries, hydrogen, and gas-powered hybrids, is the better way forward to fight climate change, as opposed to focusing solely on battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The statement was made in…
The batteries of all-electric vehicles that are owned and used in cold and marine climates tend to retain more of their original range on average compared to EVs that are predominantly used in hot climates, a new study from Recurrent Auto shows. The company, which has access to data from over 12,500 Tesla vehicles in…
The all-electric 2024 Mini Countryman crossover made its first appearance in North America yesterday, with deliveries expected to begin in the US in the fall of next year. Initially unveiled in Europe at the beginning of the month at IAA Mobility in Munich, Germany, the third-generation Countryman, now fully electrified, marked this year’s Climate Week…
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…
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…
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 –…
Utah-based electric bicycle manufacturer Fezzari has just unveiled its newest model. Dubbed the Explorer Peak, this fat-tire-equipped all-terrain e-bike packs a rugged design which accentuates its go-anywhere nature. Apart, of course, from its styling, the e-bike is touted as a thoroughly capable machine packing componentry from some of the most respected brands in the industry….
