EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles get worn down; while Tesla offers free FSD trials
Toronto, Ontario — Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, a J.D. Power survey reveals that electric vehicle (EV) drivers are uninformed about the reality of tire wear; while Tesla offers Full Self Driving (FSD) features to United States consumers in a free trial. Expectations wearing thin According to a J.D. […]
EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles overload the system; while self-driving vehicles fall under investigation
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Fraser Institute details the potential infrastructure issues of Canada’s push for electric vehicles (EVs); while Ford’s BlueCruise comes under investigation for a recent crash. Circuitry Constrictions According to a recent study published by the Fraser Institute, to fulfill Ottawa’s current electric vehicle target of […]
EV/AV Report: EVs prepare to take off; while Americans lose faith in self-driving vehicles
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, U.K.-based startup, Aervolt, looks to preempt airborne electric infrastructure; while a recent American Automobile Association (AAA) study reveals that American consumers are losing faith in self-driving vehicles. An electric takeoff U.K. startup Aerovolt hopes to preempt airborne electric infrastructure by developing an electric aircraft […]
Autonomous Aggravations: IIHS runs autonomous car safety tests; all but one model fail
Toronto, Ontario — The United States Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently tested vehicles with semi-autonomous advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and found that, out of 14 models tested, only one earned an acceptable rating to pass all IIHS tests. Specifically, Lexus’s top-of-the-line LS with its teammate system secured an appropriate rating, while the […]
EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles get muscles; while Tesla fails driving tests
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Stellantis announces “the world’s first and only electric muscle car” to be built in Windsor, Ont.; while Tesla’s Full Self-Driving feature fails to pass a DMV driving test. Charging Up The new electric, all-wheel drive Dodge Charger will be built in Windsor, Ont., automaker […]
EV/AV Report: Kia, Hyundai EVs could get an airy new skirt; BMW adds eye-controlled lane changes in autonomous cars
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Hyundai patents active air skirt technology to improve electric vehicle range and stability; while BMW tests eye-activated lane-changing technology in its Level 2 driver assistance systems. Dusting off drag Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have announced a patent application for Active Air Skirt […]
A Colourful Idea: Mercedes permitted to use turquoise marker lights for driver pilot
Toronto, Ontario — Mercedes has become the first automaker in the United States to be approved to use turquoise-coloured exterior lights for an autonomous vehicle pilot. The turquois-coloured exterior lights are meant to specifically indicate the status of the automaker’s SAE Level 3 vehicles. Dubbed the Drive Pilot project, Mercede’s Level 3 self-driving system allows […]
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) […]
Brake Brainstorm: Ford announces patent for brake light detection system
Toronto, Ontario – While federal regulations in the United States require that new cars be sold with clearly visible built in brake lights, Ford has recently filed a patent to take this idea to another level. On Sept. 14, it was announced that Ford has filed a patent application with the United States Patent and […]
EV/AV Report: Tesla plans diner and drive-in for future charging station; Uber driver charged in fatal self-driving accident
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Tesla gets permits for an extravagant charging station; an Uber driver catches a felony for a fatal self-driving car collision and Orlando debuts a self-driving shuttle—only for it to crash two days later. Dinner, a show and a recharge Tesla has been granted permits […]
