Will EVs Mean the End of AM Radio In Cars?
Some carmakers are leaving AM radios out of their new cars. They say it's because of audio quality, but it isn't that simple. James Gilboy writes via The Drive. From the report: BMW and Volvo told me it was due to audio quality problems rooted in ele.....»»
Tesla"s German plant produced 6,000 cars in a week, report says
Tesla said a two-week production stop, due to parts shortages caused by attacks in the Red Sea, had not impacted the plant's pace of ramping up output......»»
Ford rethinks EV strategy, is working on a smaller, cheaper EV platform
Ford now says mass-adoption needs EVs that cost the same as combustion cars. Enlarge / Americans love pickup trucks, but most pickup-truck loving Americans are not ready to go electric yet. Meanwhile, there's almost nothing to bu.....»»
ZF to invest $500 million in South Carolina transmission plant
The investment aims to transform the plant into a flexible manufacturer of parts for electric and gasoline-powered vehicles alike, as well as both passenger cars and commercial vehicles......»»
Mercedes’ electric eSprinter isn’t just greener, it’s better
Mercedes' latest cargo van proves that electrification isn't just for cars......»»
How can I get ice off my car? An engineer who studies airborne particles shares quick, easy techniques
If you live somewhere that gets cold in the winter, you've probably seen cars parked outdoors covered in a thin layer of ice on a chilly morning. But what causes this frost, and how can you get rid of it quickly?.....»»
How to Guarantee the Safety of Autonomous Vehicles
As computer-driven cars and planes become more common, the key to preventing accidents, researchers show, is to know what you don’t know......»»
Parisians vote in anti-SUV parking and pollution referendum
Polling stations opened in Paris on Sunday for a referendum on tripling parking costs for hefty SUV-style cars, a campaign that has drivers' groups up in arms against city hall......»»
Energy Secretary Granholm: Biden administration not ‘tapping brakes" on EVs
Granholm's comments come after thousands of car dealerships last month urged President Joe Biden to reconsider the EPA's proposed limits on vehicle tailpipe pollution for 2027-32 model-year cars and light trucks.,.....»»
Penske president Kurnick: "Affordability is a big concern of ours"
A lack of cars to sell is no longer a problem for Penske Automotive Group, but consumer affordability poses a challenge to the car dealership company and the industry, Penske President Robert Kurnick Jr. told the American Financial Services Associati.....»»
Volvo Cars CEO: EV market cold feet not our concern
Volvo Cars CEO Jim Rowan says the softening of electric vehicle demand is a mass-market headache — not his......»»
NASA to study effects of radio noise on lunar science
In February 2024, Intuitive Machines' IM-1 mission will launch to the moon's South Polar region, as part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative. This mission is part of the CLPS ongoing effort to bring down the cost for science.....»»
Study finds that once people use cargo bikes, they like their cars much less
Even some one-car households ditched vehicles in favor of cargo bike-sharing. Enlarge / It's not likely to totally replace your car, nor will it probably be your only bike. But access to a cargo bike can reduce car trips, and eve.....»»
Lamborghini will make hybrid versions of all its cars to cut its CO2
2024 will see the launch of a hybrid to replace the Hurácan, as well as a hybrid Urus. Enlarge (credit: Lamborghini) When we think of Lamborghini, it's hard not to think of sonorous, multi-cylinder, naturally aspirated.....»»
Ford CEO confirms complimentary charging adapters coming soon
F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E owners can reserve them soon, CEO says. Enlarge / Ford was the first OEM to switch from CCS1 to J3400, and it's the first to ready an adapter for cars that have CCS1 ports. (credit: Ford).....»»
Japanese automaker retains crown as top-seller globally
Japanese auto giant Toyota sold more cars last year than any of its rivals, figures released by the company on Tuesday confirmed......»»
Toyota racing exec talks NASCAR electric concept, potential pivot to hydrogen
Media are reporting that NASCAR, known for the rumble of its stock cars, is on the cusp of unveiling an electric race car concept......»»
Russian astronomers discover dozens of new pulsars
A team of Russian astronomers from the Pushchino Radio Astronomy Observatory (PRAO) and elsewhere, reports the detection of 39 new pulsars as part of the Pushchino Multibeams Pulsar Search (PUMPS) project. The finding was detailed in a research paper.....»»
Eight new CarPlay experience apps spotted in iOS 17.4 beta code
As Apple continues to work with manufacturers to make CarPlay integral to cars, new apps including EV battery level, a trip counter, and more have been found in the iOS 17.4 beta.Apple is working with Porsche to customize CarPlay (Source: Apple)Apple.....»»
Akio Toyoda"s favorite cars have this in common: Engines
If you guessed the Toyota chairman's hand-picked collection of cars all had one thing in common, you'd be spot on in wagering that his hot wheels are more eclectic than electric......»»
Car thieves target dealer lots as retailers beef up security
The increase in technology that's readily available to criminals, providing them alternative ways to steal cars, is a driving factor behind the uptick in vehicle theft at dealership lots, experts say......»»