Tech: Message App Promises Less Distractions in Car
A new app has just launched that applies artificial intelligence (AI) to find a middle ground that satisfies the need to communicate while also keeping distractions to a minimum.
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Tech: Users Expect More from Batteries, but Don’t Expect Better Batteries to Deliver
As we increase our reliance on lithium-ion batteries to power our devices and vehicles, we must also ensure diagnostic standards are in place to give us a peek under the hood (or phone case).
News: GM Lays Out EV Strategy
General Motors is all in on electric vehicles. GM President Mark Reuss told a group of employees, dealers investors, analysts, media and policymakers today that the company is “on the cusp of delivering a profitable EV business that can satisfy millions of customers.”
Analysis: Tesla Cybertruck – Is it more streamlined than it looks?
The breaking glass during the unveiling of the Tesla Cybertruck wasn’t the only shock: the exterior design completely breaks with the hyper-streamlined styling of the other Tesla models.
Event: GTSE 2020—Green Transportation Summit & Expo – April 13-15
The 10th annual Green Transportation Summit & Expo (GTSE) returns to Tacoma, Wash., April 13-15, and will offer attendees opportunities to learn more about subjects ranging from alternative fuels like renewable hydrogen to DERA grants.
Tech: Why Aerodynamics Matter–Performance, Safety, Environment!
So whether you’re cycling at 30 km/hr, transporting cargo at a 100 km/hr or racing at 300 km/hr, aerodynamics matter big time.
CES News: Autonomous Driving Evolves in Vegas
CES has always been about tech, even thought automobiles have become a bigger part of the show in recent years. The hyper-intersection of auto and tech is the autonomous vehicle (AV).
CES News: Sony Creates Car To Demonstrate Tech
Sony, 27 minutes into its CES press conference, instead of showing the PlayStation 5, introduced the Vision-S, a driveable EV showcasing Sony technology.
Interview: Batteries Are the Problem/Battery Management Is the Solution
Batteries are where the discussion starts—and often ends–whenever the future of electric cars is the subject.
News: Wards Names 2020’s 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems
The 2020 Wards 10 Best Engines list, which was honed down from 26 nominees, includes four electrified powertrains, including Hyundai’s 150-kilowatt electric drive for the Kona EV and the Honda Accord Hybrid’s 2.0-liter four-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine.