Car Tech
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The Lamborghini Temerario's chassis is lighter and stiffer than the one in the Huracán.
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Dodge Charger EV with solid-state battery to start testing by 2026
Dodge parent company Stellantis has teamed up with Factorial to develop solid-state batteries.
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Hyundai and Kia envision software-defined, AI-driven factories
There are already software-defined vehicles, and in the future there may also be software-defined car factories.
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McLaren shows W1 hypercar's 3D-printed suspension
McLaren's new W1 hypercar features 3D-printed parts developed with America's Divergent Technologies.
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Hyundai wants to turn windshields into holographic displays
Hyundai working with Germany's Ziess to get a holographic windshield display in production as soon as 2027.
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Nissan uses AI to check for paint flaws
AI has made its way into automotive assembly.
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Mercedes-Benz is the only automaker with a Level 3 automated driving system on offer, but other automakers plan to catch up.
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Honda EVs could sound like an NSX, F1 car, or even the Honda Jet
Honda might rely on sound generators to add some emotion to its near-silent EVs.
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GM reportedly ditching Ultium EV branding on batteries and tech
GM will drop the naming strategy of its electric vehicle battery and propulsion components.
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Ford slashes BlueCruise pricing while adding one-time purchase option
Ford has slashed prices on its BlueCruise hands-free highway driving system, making it more accessible than ever.
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Ford ups BlueCruise's hands-free time with version 1.4 update
Ford's latest version of BlueCruise operates longer and delivers a more natural driving feel compared to earlier versions.
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Mercedes lifts top speed of Level 3 self-driving system to 59 mph
Mercedes-Benz has raised the top speed of its pioneering Drive Pilot self-driving system, and plans further updates down the road.
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Porsche is investigating if additional strokes could lead to more power output from an engine.
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Future leather interiors could be made from shrooms and bamboo
Could synthetic leather be made from plants in the future?
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Ford the latest to explore turning windshields into screens
Head-up displays may span the length of a vehicle's windshield in the not too distant future.
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Pirelli and Bosch developing software-based smart tires
Future tires might be software-enhanced to improve safety, comfort, and driving dynamics.
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GM patents deployable awning just like Rivian
GM's seemingly following Rivian's lead by investigating deployable awnings.
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Hyundai to make cars more comfortable with radiant heat, 48V glass
Cars in the future might use radiant heat, heated windshields, and window tint to be more efficient and comfortable.
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VW is the latest to team up with AirConsole to bring video gaming to cars.
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Porsche: Simulated shifts on EVs make them worse
Porsche looked into adding simulated shifts for its EVs, but ultimately ruled against it.
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Ford designs pivoting trailer hitch
Ford's rethinking how a trailer hitch is mounted on vehicles.
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Science: Why different types of engines sound the way they do
Various engine configurations sound different, primarily because of their layouts.
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Rivian designs accessory system with removable hitch assembly
Rivian's rethinking how accessories and a hitch assembly integrate onto a vehicle.
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Figure 02 humanoid robot successfully handles tasks at BMW plant
After a successful test, BMW is now looking at possible applications for the Figure 02 humanoid robot at its plants.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran