Technology
car&bike Team
Sep 6, 2017, 8:14 PM
President Donald Trump's administration is set to unveil revised self-driving vehicle guidelines next week in Michigan, responding to automakers' calls for elimination of legal barriers to putting autonomous vehicles on the road, sources briefed on the matter said on Tuesday.
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Pratik Rakshit | Sep 6, 2017Nissan Leaf Electric Car Unveiled; Gets Autonomous Tech And A Range Of 400 KmThe new-gen Nissan Leaf has finally been uncovered and this was a much needed upgrade for the car. The new Leaf comes with autonomous technology, a range of 400 km and improved driving dynamics.1 min read
Cyrus Dhabhar | Sep 5, 2017Maruti Suzuki Electric Car Plans OutlinedIn a recent statement that has been put out in the Maruti Suzuki annual report 16-17, R. C. Bhargava, Chairman, Maruti Suzuki has said that the automaker will not hold back on electric vehicles once it has determined that the Indian public is ready to buy them. He also pointed towards the upcoming joint venture between Toyota and Suzuki and how Maruti Suzuki would benefit greatly from the technological solutions in the EV space that Toyota couple provide - including cutting edge hardware and patents. R. C. Bhargava also continued to mention how until the full electric car was a viable solution, Maruti Suzuki would continue to concentrate on the mild hybrid SHVS technologies that are currently being used in the likes of the Ciaz and the Ertiga.3 mins read
Cyrus Dhabhar | Sep 4, 2017Jaguar Land Rover 'Sayer' Steering Wheel Concept Showcases Future Of MobilityIn the future, when you will be either able to own a car individually or share a car with others in your community, the Sayer steering wheel is essentially intended to be the only part of the car that you own yourself. The steering wheel concept will be able to sync to your or the community car and give you a personalised experience as per pre-determined preferences. Looking more like a sculpture or a piece of modern art, the Sayer concept showcases the clean designs in the interior cabin that future cars are expected to have and some cars currently are already moving to.1 min read
car&bike Team | Aug 30, 2017Ford Patents Self-Levelling Cup HoldersIn what seems to be an unprecedented move, Ford has filed patents with the United States Patents and Trademarks organisation for self-levelling cup holders. These cup-holders do not let your drink spill over when external forces such as acceleration and deceleration come into play.1 min read
Pratik Rakshit | Aug 29, 2017BMW Unveils New i3S Electric Sports Edition Ahead Of Frankfurt Motor Show DebutBMW fans have been longing for a sportier version of the i3 to give the mild electric vehicle a much needed performance upgrade. In comes the i3S, the sportier version of the EV that the company plans to unveil at the upcoming Frankfurt International Motor Show in September.1 min read
Reuters | Aug 29, 2017Ford Teams With Domino's On Self-Driving Pizza Delivery TestDomino's and Ford will deliver pizzas to randomly selected customers in the Ann Arbor area in a Ford Fusion Hybrid equipped with self-driving technology. The delivery vehicles initially will be piloted by human drivers.1 min read
Reuters | Aug 25, 2017Tesla's Electric Truck Aims For 200 To 300 Miles On A ChargeChief Executive Elon Musk has promised to release a prototype of its Tesla Semi truck next month in a bid to expand the company's market beyond luxury cars.1 min read
car&bike Team | Aug 20, 2017Hyundai Showcases Fuel Cell SUV ConceptHyundai showcased a Fuel Cell SUV concept at an event in Seoul, South Korea. It will launch the SUV in the early months of next year. The SUV might have a range of 800 km and will be powered by Hydrogen.1 min read
