Tag: Vehicle Tech
Tesla issues recall for almost two million of its cars due to faulty self-driving tech
Self-driving vehicles will remain in the world of science fiction as Tesla is recalling two million of its cars to prevent drivers from misusing the Autopilot function. This move, which does not remove cars from the road but insists on an update, comes after the US National Highway Traffic Safety…
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Volvo’s first electric minivan has a roof-mounted screen for movies and Zoom calls
Volvo has been busy teasing the EM90 for a number of months now, releasing images of its boxy silhouette and revealing how the “zero gravity cushions” employed in its seats look set to among some of the most comfortable in the world. Now, the Swedish marque has fully unveiled its…
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Ford slams the brakes on its electric cars – here’s what that means for EVs
Despite headlines focussing on the fact that automotive manufacturers across the globe are rapidly phasing out the internal combustion engine, it seems many companies are struggling with the slow customer uptake of electric vehicles. Yesterday, Ford Motor announced that it is postponing the $12 billion it had planned to spend…
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Gran Turismo fans rejoice! Honda has resurrected the real Prelude as an EV
Anyone with an affinity for the Gran Turismo series will immediately recognize the long, wedge-like shape of the Honda Prelude. It has appeared in most of the games, offering a cheap entrance into the front-engined, front-wheel-drive road car category. Obviously, it was ripe for modification and in real life it…
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Tesla faces fresh scrutiny from US authorities, potentially over EV driving range claims
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly investigating Tesla Inc. over “certain matters” related to the claimed electric range of its vehicles, according to The Telegraph. The move by the DOJ comes following proposed class-action lawsuits from several Tesla customers who claim the company falsely advertised the estimated driving…
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Meet Japan’s bright new idea for boosting EV range – wireless charging at traffic lights
Researchers in Japan are preparing a pilot program that will see wireless charging technology embedded into the road surfaces in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, just outside of Tokyo. As reported by University Journal (via Eletrek), the idea is that electric vehicles (fitted with the appropriate tech) waiting at traffic signals…
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