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Aptera is planning on factory integration of a driver-assistance system based on open-source code.
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Hyundai robot could ease EV charging, tackle mobility barriersRobotic charging is seen as a necessity not just for self-driving vehicles, but to make EVs workable for those with mobility issues.
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Optimized air suspension could aid EV range, protect batteriesHyundai Mobis argues that by incorporating sensor inputs, its air suspension could have a positive impact on performance and efficiency.
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Here are the EVs and plug-in hybrids with top IIHS safety ratingsDespite strengthened requirements, the IIHS named seven plug-in models to its Top Safety Pick honor roll.
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Rivian looked to nature for the sounds in its R1T and R1SThe EV maker has sound engineers record birds in Yellowstone National Park; it then isolated one part, sped it up, and increased the pitch.
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Does Toyota CEO change signal it's going all-in on EVs?Certainly not. Toyota recently re-upped its argument that lithium will be in short supply and CO2 reductions will go farther with hybrids, fuel cells, and PHEVs.
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All Tesla models now have heat pumps—a complete turnaround versus a few years ago when it considered the tech unnecessary.
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Could hydrogen fuel-cell tech replace aircraft jet engines?Based on recent announcements from Airbus, hydrogen fuel-cell tech might start replacing jet engines well before the internal-combustion engine gone in cars.
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Ram Charger inductive charging robot: How it will work for Ram EVThe charging robot, developed by EFI Automotive, intelligently detects the vehicle’s charging needs, moves into place for the charge, and will choose off-peak times to do so when possible.
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 with e-corner tech turns on a dimeWith e-corner, the Ioniq 5 can crab sideways like a GMC Hummer EV, or turn in place much like the "tank turn" maneuver exhibited by Rivian and Mercedes-Benz EQG prototypes.
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Rivian R1T crash-tested by IIHS, earns top safety distinctionThe award applies to 2022 and 2023 R1T models, but it doesn't extend to the related R1S SUV.
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Hyundai N performance EV brand teases hydrogen fuel cell techHyundai said development of the 670-hp fuel cell powertrain in the N Vision 74 has continued over seven years; it can be refueled in five minutes.
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Honda is aiming to put its first solid-state cells into cars later this decade, but which solution will let it strike out on its own?
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2024 Cadillac Celestiq rises as $300,000 electric flagshipCadillac promises no two Celestiq cars will be identical, thanks to customization and concierge service.
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GMC Sierra EV Denali teased ahead of Oct. 20 debutGMC's second electric pickup truck, the Sierra EV Denali, will debut on Oct. 20.
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How Lucid leaps past Tesla with smaller motorsBottom line: Lucid claims that its drive units are light, compact, efficient, power-dense, and can be scaled up. And it took going back to the core physics to get there.
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Jeep Recon EV: Electric Wrangler “brother” is one of three production-bound EVs revealedAvenger, Wagoneer S, and Recon are among the EVs on the way by the end of 2025, plus a full portfolio of 4xe plug-in hybrids.
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Honda Prologue EV was designed virtually, won't look like related GM EVsUnder the skin, the Prologue will be based on GM's Ultium electric vehicle platform, but it was designed by a California-led Honda team.
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As Cadillac continues its evolution to an all-electric brand, and Celestiq sets the tone at the top of the lineup—although a due date hasn't yet been set.
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Charge-bot could turn any parking spot into an EV charging spaceThe robot finds the car, plugs in, and then returns to a staging area to be recharged from the grid, a solar array, or energy storage batteries
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2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 aces crash-tests, makes IIHS Top Safety Pick+ honor rollIt might also be good news for the Kia EV6 and Genesis GV60 that have followed, as both are built on the same E-GMP platform.
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Stellantis is testing a Fiat 500 EV that charges wirelessly as it travelsStellantis is testing wireless power transfer tech that might—if you happen to be on a special test track—render charging stops obsolete.
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Hyundai teases Ioniq 6 electric sedan, calls it Electrified StreamlinerIn a new teaser, Hyundai previews its Ioniq 6 and suggests that aero—and perhaps range—will be a priority.
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Mercedes teases Rivian-style tank turns from upcoming EQG electric SUVMercedes' G-Turn sounds a lot like Rivian's Tank Turn, allowing the vehicle to rotate within a space not much greater than its own length.
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