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Ford to Deliver Pizza with Self-Driving Delivery Cars in Miami
Ford to Deliver Pizza with Self-Driving Delivery Cars in Miami

28 Feb 2018, 08:15 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Ford will test a fleet of Fusion Hybrid self-driving cars in Miami, together with local partners Domino’s and Postmates.

 
Virgin Unveils 760 MPH Hyperloop One Pod in Dubai
Virgin Unveils 760 MPH Hyperloop One Pod in Dubai

27 Feb 2018, 09:22 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Abu Dhabi Road Transport Authority and Hyperloop One revealed the first production version of the system's transport pod.

 
Renault to Test Vehicle-to-Grid Charging in Portuguese Madeira Islands
Renault to Test Vehicle-to-Grid Charging in Portuguese Madeira Islands

26 Feb 2018, 09:06 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Vehicle-to-Grid charging will allow EV charging at lower rates, and the EVs can turn into backups for the electric grid during peak hours.

 
Nissan Robo-Leaf to Begin Testing in Japan
Nissan Robo-Leaf to Begin Testing in Japan

23 Feb 2018, 10:51 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Nissan testing autonomous version of the Nissan Leaf, to be used in the Easy Ride service. Full implementation of the service expected in 2020.

 
PSA to Present Game Changing Qualcomm Vehicle-to-Everything Communication Tech
PSA to Present Game Changing Qualcomm Vehicle-to-Everything Communication Tech

23 Feb 2018, 09:17 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Qualcomm's Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything technology will allow for vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian communication.

 
Porsche Blockchains Cars
Porsche Blockchains Cars

23 Feb 2018, 08:42 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Porsche to use blockchain technology to make car apps more secure and faster. It will be the first automaker to use the new technology.

 
Audi to Create Cars in Virtual Reality Holodeck by the End of the Year
Audi to Create Cars in Virtual Reality Holodeck by the End of the Year

22 Feb 2018, 12:29 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Audi working on virtual reality holodeck technology that would allow it to create and test future models without actually building them

 
Here's a Land Rover Smartphone, the Toughest Android Phone in the World
Here's a Land Rover Smartphone, the Toughest Android Phone in the World

22 Feb 2018, 09:44 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Land Rover Explore smartphone uses Deca-core 2.6GHz 64 bit MTK Helio X27 chipset with dual SIM functionality and has 4 GB of RAM

 
HERE Dynamic Smart Maps to Power Mercedes-Benz Driver Assistance Systems
HERE Dynamic Smart Maps to Power Mercedes-Benz Driver Assistance Systems

21 Feb 2018, 12:30 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Future autonomous Mercedes-Benz vehicles will be using HERE's HD Live Map, updating themselves in near real time conditions.

 
BMW Wireless Charging for the 5 Series Plug-in Hybrid Is Coming This Year
BMW Wireless Charging for the 5 Series Plug-in Hybrid Is Coming This Year

20 Feb 2018, 09:22 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / The Bavarians are lagging behind when it comes to developing competitive EVs, but they seem to be the first to make available a wireless charging system

 
Tesla Model S Charged with Diesel Generator Still More Efficient Than Diesel Car
Tesla Model S Charged with Diesel Generator Still More Efficient Than Diesel Car

16 Feb 2018, 09:58 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / An independent (but not impartial) test shows a Model S P85D is more efficient than a diesel Volvo V40 even when charged with a diesel generator

 
MINI Connected to Use Built-In 4G SIM Card, Expands to 43 Countries
MINI Connected to Use Built-In 4G SIM Card, Expands to 43 Countries

12 Feb 2018, 14:11 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / MINI to introduce built-in 4G SIM card on three of its models starting March: MINI 3 Door, MINI 5 Door and the MINI Convertible.

 
3D-Printed Spare Parts for Classic Porsches
3D-Printed Spare Parts for Classic Porsches

12 Feb 2018, 13:11 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Porsche to print nearly 30 different spare parts for its classic cars in the near future, using selective laser melting process

 
TomTom Will No Longer Update Some Navigation Gadgets
TomTom Will No Longer Update Some Navigation Gadgets

11 Feb 2018, 09:03 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / TomTom suspends updates on navigation devices which do not have sufficient resources to run the newest maps and software available

 
Tesla Promises Autopilot Breakthrough in 2018, Coast-to-Coast Trip Back on Radar
Tesla Promises Autopilot Breakthrough in 2018, Coast-to-Coast Trip Back on Radar

8 Feb 2018, 10:57 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / There's not a boring moment with Tesla or Elon Musk, that's for sure: rocket launch, biggest ever loss, self-driving capabilities - what's next?

 
Mercedes-Benz and Bosch to Roll Out Autonomous Taxis in a Few Months
Mercedes-Benz and Bosch to Roll Out Autonomous Taxis in a Few Months

6 Feb 2018, 12:19 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / The two German giants are not letting too many details slip, but the simple fact we know it's coming before the end of this year is enough for now

 
Hyundai Sets Autonomous Highway Driving Record with Fuel Cell Nexo Crossover
Hyundai Sets Autonomous Highway Driving Record with Fuel Cell Nexo Crossover

6 Feb 2018, 09:22 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Taking advantage of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics taking place on South Korean soil, Hyundai showcased its self-driving tech with 118 miles highway trip

 
Musk Stalls Autopilot Disappointment Announcing Imminent Update
Musk Stalls Autopilot Disappointment Announcing Imminent Update

5 Feb 2018, 11:01 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Some Tesla owners are beginning to lose patience over the slow progress of the new Autopilot feature and are demanding some answers from Musk

 
Opportunity Rover Celebrates 14 Years on the Red Planet
Opportunity Rover Celebrates 14 Years on the Red Planet

1 Feb 2018, 13:43 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / In the 14 years it has been on the Red Planet, the Opportunity Rover traveled a total of 45 kilometers (28 miles) at a top speed of 0.18 km/h

 
Alibaba's Artificial Intelligence to Handle Kuala Lumpur Traffic
Alibaba's Artificial Intelligence to Handle Kuala Lumpur Traffic

31 Jan 2018, 12:34 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Chinese online giant is expanding the reach of its City Brain artificial intelligence system to Malaysia, the first time the AI is used outisde China