EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles go pole-to-pole; while autonomous vehicles park in small spaces
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, an electric vehicle has completed the first ever drive from the magnetic North Pole to South Pole; while autonomous robot, Parkie aims to help make vehicle parking become more efficient. Shoot for the Pole Scottish adventurers, Chris and Julie Ramsey recently completed their nine-month […]
EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles receive passports; while autonomous vehicles receive a human touch
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, the European Union (EU) announced that electric vehicles will require battery passports; while German start-up Vay has developed a remote-driving rental system. An electric identification In a measure to reveal the origins and history of the raw materials in electric vehicle (EV) batteries, the […]
EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles quick-swap; while autonomous vehicles are in demand
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Kia showcases its “Platform Beyond Vehicle” scheme at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES); while a survey from Ghost Autonomy shows consumer interest in autonomous vehicles. Bop it, twist it, swap it At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, Kia has […]
EV/AV Report: Hyundai opts for solid state; while autonomous vehicles pave roads
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Hyundai files a patent for an all-solid-state electric vehicle system in the United States; while the University of Liverpool invents autonomous, robotic vehicles to repair potholes. Under pressure Hyundai has recently filed a patent for a pressurized all-solid-state EV battery system in the United […]
EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles get converted; while self-driving cars park at the push of a button
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, a German firm says it can convert an ICE vehicle to an EV in just one day; while Tesla hints at new tap-to-park features. A fully electric flip A company in Germany known as ‘e-Revolt’ claims it can convert an ICE (internal combustion engine) […]
EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles steered by wires; self-driving vehicles prepare for the holidays
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Tesla’s Cybertruck takes a page from aviation with a steer-by-wire system; and robots in Helsinki deliver gifts in time for the holidays. Walk the wire With the launch of the Cybertruck, Tesla has followed designs used in aviation and fitted its vehicle with a […]
EV/AV Report: Free-range EVs; what the Cybertruck
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, the Michigan Department of Transportation announces the installation of EV charging roads; and Tesla’s Cybertruck finally hits the consumer market. Follow the copper-brick road In Detroit, Michigan, crews have begun installing what’s billed as the nation’s first wireless-charging public roadway for electric vehicles. In […]
EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles do stunts; while self-driving cars make tentative steps
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, a Tesla Model X driver reportedly flew their vehicle 50 feet after hitting a curb; and GM’s Cruise makes tentative steps to begin a scaled-down comeback following lawsuits. Houston, we have a problem Recently, a Tesla Model X driver discovered the hard way that […]
EV/AV Report: Toyota Camrys go hybrid; Self-driving cars make auto emergency calls
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Toyota announces that the 2024 Toyota Camry will be hybrid only; and Apple announces a patent for an autonomous vehicle feature that can detect driver emergencies. Here’s to hybrid For the 2025 model year, Toyota’s longest-running family sedan moves into its 9th generation with […]
EV/AV Report: EV’s come packaged; while self-driving cars see in the dark
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Luvly describes how its EV models come flat-pack delivered; and BMW announces that legal self-driving will arrive in 7 Series vehicles in 2024. DIY driving An early-stage Swedish automotive company called Luvly reveals its Ikea-esque approach to automotive production through the development of the […]