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Consumer sentiment with regards to self-driving and electric vehicles is one of uncertainty, according to the J.D. Power 2019 Mobility Confidence Index Study. On a 100-point scale, self-driving vehicles scored 36 points …
Here's a different take on electrification. Sumitomo Rubber Industries has teamed up with Kansai University to develop a method of harvesting electricity from the rotation of a tyre. The harvester gets its …
Audi's long-running five-cylinder engine will continue serving propulsion duties for approximately 10 more years despite tightening emissions regulations and the global automotive trend towards electrification, Which Car reports. Most recently found behind …
While electric cars like the Nissan Leaf are capable of providing over 300 km of range on a single charge, electric scooters and motorcycles, which are generally smaller in size, are at …
Nissan rolled out its ProPilot 2.0 autonomous driving technology in Japan this month with the introduction of the facelifted Skyline. The rebadged Infiniti Q50 sports a striking GT-R-esque proboscis which, according to …
Daimler and Bosch have obtained the approval from the relevant authorities in Baden-Württemberg to implement the world’s first fully automated driverless (SAE Level 4) parking function in the Mercedes-Benz Museum parking garage …
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has put in the second-largest single order in the history of auto parts maker ZF for its forthcoming, fourth-generation 8HP eight-speed automatic transmission. The new, longitudinal gearbox will …
Jaguar Land Rover's (JLR) latest environmental conservation efforts has seen it trialling a new recycle process that converts plastic waste into a new premium grade material that could be featured in its …
BMW China Automotive Trading and Tencent have signed a deal to jointly develop the High Performance D³ platform, which will be used to develop automated driving technologies and products that suit the …
Kia's parent company Hyundai Motor Group has developed the world's first Active Shift Control (ASC) transmission technology. The new innovation is said to optimise transmission efficiency by monitoring gear shifts 500 times …
Audi has announced the availability of a new high-tech innovation for its A8 luxury sedan, and that is predictive active suspension. When specified, the fully active suspension system with electro-mechanical actuators continuously …
The first fully autonomous car that can completely perform all driving related tasks, and potentially replace private car ownership, will probably not appear until after 2030, said Continental's head of self-driving car …
Most electric vehicles on sale today feature a one-speed transmission, or single reduction gear, that is linked to the electric motor. This setup is both simple and effective given the fact that …
There will come a time in the future when cars become fully self-sufficient, requiring absolutely no human intervention in the daily commute, be it on highways or urban settings. Imagine this: you're …
https://youtu.be/5atYksEpAm8 Hyundai Motor Group has unveiled its new Continuously Variable Valve Duration (CVVD) technology, which will first be applied on the Smartstream G 1.6 litre turbocharged four-cylinder T-GDi that is available for …
A new regulation has been introduced for all new electric vehicles (EV) sold in Europe, one that is aimed at making it safer for road users, notably pedestrians. As of July 1, …
Tech giant Apple confirmed to Reuters that it has acquired self-driving shuttle company, Drive.ai as the former continues to scoop up autonomous vehicle expertise for the development of its own self-driving vehicles. …
Highway operator PLUS Malaysia announced its partnership with Microsoft Malaysia for the integration of the Azure cloud computing system into its highway toll network, for the highway operator to be able to …
A while ago, the research arm at Volkswagen Group began testing of its automated vehicles in urban traffic in Hamburg, the first time the automaker has conducted testing of Level 4 autonomous …
Groupe Renault and Nissan have entered into an exclusive agreement with Waymo to explore all aspects of driverless mobility services for passengers and deliveries, in France and Japan. This agreement aims to …
