Tag: Vehicle Tech
I took the Volvo EX60 and BMW iX3 on 400-mile road trips — and range anxiety is officially dead
This year has seen more than its fair share of “game-changer” claims in the ever-changing world of EVs. We’ve had BYD unveil its groundbreaking megawatt Flash Charging outside of China, numerous electric superminis go on sale at bargain prices and Ford finally commit to an affordable electric pickup platform. But…
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Tesla’s Robotaxi gets caught crashing through bollards, just as it readies the purpose-built Cybercab for public roads
Texas Robotaxi passenger films car hitting plastic bollards Company claims “impeccable” Robotaxi safety record Tesla is preparing Cybercabs for public roads imminently A Tesla Robotaxi user in Austin, Texas, has captured the moment their driverless ride failed to navigate a curb extension, marked off by plastic posts, turning directly into…
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Go easy on the gas —new study suggests a smooth EV driving style is simplest way to prolong its battery life
New analysis links aggressive driving to premature EV battery degradation Chinese researchers found optimizing driving style can prolong battery life Researchers used AI modeling to link driving style to battery wear Researchers at Shanghai Dianji University in China have linked aggressive driving styles to premature EV battery degradation, concluding…
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Think Flock is bad? This new tech is coming to link license plates with your phone — and it could be another death knell for privacy
Flock is continuing to face public ire over the ways that its national network of license plate readers can be used and abused in the US, but there’s bad news for anyone worried about their personal privacy and widespread surveillance: technology that’s even more concerning is on the way. That…
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‘It took less than five seconds’: Volkswagen badges are being targeted by thieves for the radar tech behind them
Volkswagen badges have been going missing in increasing numbers Crime spree targeted residents of southeast London Thieves reportedly used drones to locate vehicles A growing number of Volkswagen owners in London are returning to their vehicles, only to find that the badge mounted to the front grille is missing. The…
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I’ve tested all the best new EVs of 2026 — here are my 5 favorites so far, from Honda to Hyundai
This year has already proved bountiful for brilliant EV releases, with the likes of BMW unleashing the debut models from its groundbreaking Neue Klasse series, Mercedes-Benz unveiling the impressively efficient CLA and Hyundai pushing electric high performance to the max with its Ioniq 6 N. Granted, I haven’t been able…
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