Tag: Vehicle Tech
The UK’s cheapest EV just got bigger, faster and smarter — but the sub-£18k Dacia Spring could still lose its cut-price crown
Dacia says the thoroughly revised Spring will go on sale next year It will be based on the same platform as Renault’s Twingo More power, greater range and improved in-car tech all promised Earlier this year, Chinese EV manufacturer Leapmotor upset the applecart when it dropped the price of its…
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I rode in a self-driving powered wheelchair that avoids obstacles and people, and can be summoned when you need it — it’s like Tesla’s Autopilot for personal mobility
I saw a lot of fun things at IFA 2026, but among the many halls full of tech, one experience has stuck with me the most. It was the Strutt ev1c personal mobility vehicle, which basically mashes up tech from robot vacuums and self-driving cars to create a wheelchair/mobility scooter…
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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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