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  Honda Smart Intersection technology helps cars “see through buildings” to minimise chance of accidents

  5 October 2018 / 12 comments

  Urban congestion is only set to grow, and Honda has been developing a solution towards better communication between vehicles and the surrounding infrastructure. The company’s Smart Intersection techonology uses vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication, in areas where […]

   

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  Infiniti Q60 Project Black S – updated aero and tech

  4 October 2018 / 3 comments

  More progress has been made with the Infiniti Project Black S since its global debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2017. Now on display at the Paris Motor Show, the blacked-out prototype boasts […]

   

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  Toyota electric dual-mode vehicle patented – report

  2 October 2018 / 1 comment

  A patent filed by Toyota Engineering and Manufacturing North America (TEMA) has been sighted by AutoGuide.com, one that has been applied for a flying ‘helicopter car’. The patent is for a “dual mode vehicle, wheels […]

   

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  EV fast charging to 80% in 12 minutes by 2020 – Audi

  28 September 2018 / 6 comments

  Audi’s range of electric vehicles will be capable of fast charging to 80% in under 12 minutes, and this will be achievable by 2020, according to an Autocar report. The automaker’s newly-launched e-tron SUV, which […]

   

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  ZF to invest US$14 billion in electric, autonomous tech

  26 September 2018 / 0 comments

  Automotive parts maker ZF Friedrichshafen is set to make a big push into electrification and autonomous drive, announcing plans to invest US$14 billion (RM57.99 billion) in the areas of e-mobility over the next five years, […]

   

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  Porsche invests in augmented reality tech for HUDs

  20 September 2018 / 6 comments

  Perhaps one day, the display you see on your favourite driving simulation could actually be projected onto the windshield of a real car. Porsche and Hyundai, together with China Merchants Capital, JVCKenwood and several sovereign […]

   

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  Volkswagen to use 3D printers to mass produce parts

  13 September 2018 / 5 comments

  It appears that Volkswagen has found a new way to incorporate three-dimensional printing technology into its operations – to mass produce car parts. Together with Hewlett Packard (HP) and GKN Powder Metallurgy, the three entities […]

   

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  Tesla patents auto turn signal tech, reduce idiot factor

  5 September 2018 / 21 comments

  The turn signal is an incredibly useful feature in a car. It pre-empts other drivers of one’s intent to change driving direction, but frustratingly, few actually bother using it. Well, Tesla has filed for a […]

   

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  GM to develop 400 kW Extreme Fast Charger – 96.5% grid-to-car efficiency, 290 km range in 10 minutes!

  3 September 2018 / 12 comments

  Future electric vehicles under the General Motors (GM) umbrella may soon be able to recharge their batteries with 290 km (180 miles) of driving range in less than 10 minutes, reports Bloomberg. The solid-state transformer-based […]

   

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  Aisin and Denso to work together on development of electric drive components – new JV company in 2019

  29 August 2018 / 6 comments

  Aisin Seiki and Denso Corporation have announced plans to establish a new joint venture company to develop and sell electrification driving modules. Both companies will have an equal 50% share in the new entity, which […]

   

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  Porsche Cayenne demonstrates Remote Park Assist

  28 August 2018 / 4 comments

  Over the years, cars have grown greatly in size, but the same can’t be said for most parking spaces, especially those in the city. However, Porsche has developed a more convenient, stress-free feature to help […]

   

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  Go Auto, SIRIM sign MoU for research of batteries, green vehicle tech, rapid prototyping, IoT devices

  14 August 2018 / 12 comments

  Go Automobile Manufacturing and SIRIM signed a memorandum of understanding today for a long-term strategic collaboration and partnership between the two parties. The memorandum was signed by executive director of Go Auto Group, Datuk SM […]

   

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  Michelin to develop 3D printer to recycle, re-tread tyres

  3 August 2018 / 3 comments

  Michelin is currently working on a new tyre-making technology that uses 3D printers to bring worn-out rubber back to life. A CarAdvice report states that the idea forms part of the company’s holistic ‘Visionary Concept’, […]

   

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  Tesla cars will get KITT-like AI assistance – Elon Musk

  1 August 2018 / 15 comments

  This might sound silly, but Tesla boss Elon Musk has just revealed that he plans to have a KITT-like artificial intelligence system in Tesla cars. Of course, this was announced on his personal Twitter account, […]

   

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  Ferrari files patent for an electric turbo setup – report

  23 July 2018 / 12 comments

  Ferrari has filed a patent application (pictured above) for an electrically-turbocharged four-cylinder engine with the European Patent Office, according to Autoguide. Assuming this powerplant makes it to production, it will be the first four-cylinder engine […]

   

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