Tag: Vehicle Tech
X-Peng EV flaunts new AI-powered autonomous driving powers, but it’s still a long road to hands-free motoring
XPeng Motors has just lifted the lid on its latest family-orientated electric sedan in the form of the P7+, which garnered over 30,000 pre-orders in less than two hours after its reveal, according to CNEV Post. The electric vehicle offers up to 441-miles of range on a single charge and…
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Renault reveals boxy reimagining of the classic R4, proving that electric SUVs don’t need to be bland and faceless
High on the fumes of lithium-ion battery production, Renault is continuing its trip down memory lane with the unveiling of the Renault 4 E-Tech at the Paris motor show. This retro-inspired crossover is just as nostalgic as the recently released Renault 5 but with added roominess and a workhorse demeanor.…
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iPhone maker Foxconn just revealed two Tesla-rivaling EVs – here’s why that could be a smart move
You’ve probably never heard of Foxconn Technology Group, but it is a Taiwanese consumer electronics manufacturer that is perhaps best known for supplying the world with Apple iPhones – it also makes most of Amazon’s Kindles and Nintendo’s gaming consoles. Stopping short of actually producing the folklore legend Apple Car,…
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Uber bets big on electric – 5 new ways it’s planning to tempt you to ride its EVs
Uber chose the Science Museum in London to launch the 2024 installment of its annual climate event, Go-Get Zero, which has highlighted the firm’s commitment to electrifying its fleet – including some new ways to tempt you into riding its EVs. Alongside affirmation of its autonomous ride-hailing projects, which include Waymo…
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Toyota invests another $500 million in an electric air taxi company as it soars toward the future of air mobility
Toyota has revealed that it has invested a further $500 million into Joby Aviation, a company founded in 2009 that has since been working on developing, producing, and certifying electric vertical take-off and landing craft (eVTOL). The second round of funding follows a $394 million injection of capital back in…
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Cybertruck’s latest recall reminds us that Tesla is no longer the keeper of our all-electric dreams
Tesla’s bizarre-looking Cybertruck has suffered through yet another recall. It’s a sign that not only is the truck a bit like an experiment on wheels, but that Tesla is increasingly no longer the standard bearer for our EV aspirations. “Elon Musk is the reason both cars in my driveway are…
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