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Your Depleted EV Battery Pack Could Power the Grid after Sunset
A company called B2U Storage Solutions has developed a system to use depleted EV car batteries to store electricity from…
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The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Is a German-American Conundrum
Volkswagen designed the seven-seater Atlas crossover specifically for American consumers, and it continues to refine the model with new technology…
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Waymo Pivots from Autonomous Truck Development to Ride Hailing
Autonomous tech developer Waymo says it will focus on robotaxis, pausing development of autonomous systems for trucks. Waymo and Cruise…
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Beyond Distraction, Smartphones Can Be a Tool for Safer Driving
Distracted driving accounts for around 9% of annual traffic fatalities in the US and, with the proliferation of smartphones, it’s…
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Cruise Robotaxis Are Heading to This East Coast Town
Cruise Automation will launch operations in Miami, after establishing a presence in several western cities. GM’s robotaxi ride-hailing service, which…
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Lightweight Vehicle Frames, SMC Tailgate Part of VW Research
VW researchers, working with Oak Ridge National Lab and University of Tennessee faculty and doctoral students at the Innovation Hub,…
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Is Cybersecurity the Auto Industry’s Next Big Challenge?
Cybersecurity wasn’t always a consideration for automakers, but advanced infotainment and tech features have left modern cars vulnerable to virtual…
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Cyclists Aren’t Safe with SUVs on the Road, IIHS Finds
Roadway safety involves pedestrians and cyclists just as much as other drivers, and the current crop of SUVs are causing…
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These Are the Safest Used Cars for Teens, IIHS Says
Introduced in 2017, the Kia Niro splits the difference between a hatchback and a station wagon, offering consumers the best…
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BMW Electric Scooter Brings 56-Mile Range to Urban Mobility
BMW formally enters the electric moped market with the $7599 2024 BMW CE 02. Equipped with 8 hp and 40…
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