Automotive technology news
Here are some recent news articles and updates on automotive technology:
Electric Vehicles
- Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology is now available for purchase, allowing owners to upgrade their vehicles to autonomous driving capabilities. (Source: Tesla)
- Volkswagen has announced plans to launch 50 new electric vehicle models by 2025, as part of its efforts to become a leading player in the EV market. (Source: Autocar)
- Rivian, a new electric vehicle startup, has raised $2.5 billion in funding and plans to launch its first two models, the R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV, in 2020. (Source: The Verge)
Autonomous Driving
- Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet, has launched a self-driving taxi service in Phoenix, Arizona, marking a major milestone in the development of autonomous transportation. (Source: Waymo)
- Cruise, a self-driving car startup, has raised $12.5 billion in funding and plans to launch its autonomous ride-hailing service in 2023. (Source: Cruise)
- Ford has announced plans to launch a self-driving delivery service in Miami, Florida, using its autonomous vehicles. (Source: Ford)
Connected Cars
- General Motors has announced plans to launch a new connected car platform, called "Ultifi," which will enable vehicles to communicate with each other and with the cloud. (Source: GM)
- Volkswagen has launched a new connected car platform, called "VW Car-Net," which will provide drivers with a range of connected car features, including navigation and entertainment. (Source: VW)
- Hyundai has announced plans to launch a new connected car platform, called "Hyundai SmartSense," which will provide drivers with a range of safety and convenience features. (Source: Hyundai)
Artificial Intelligence
- NVIDIA has announced plans to launch a new AI-powered autonomous driving platform, called "Drive Sim," which will enable developers to test and validate autonomous driving systems. (Source: NVIDIA)
- Baidu has announced plans to launch a new AI-powered autonomous driving platform, called "Apollo," which will enable developers to build autonomous vehicles. (Source: Baidu)
- Intel has announced plans to launch a new AI-powered autonomous driving platform, called "Mobileye," which will enable developers to build autonomous vehicles. (Source: Intel)
Other News
- The European Union has announced plans to ban the sale of new internal combustion engine vehicles by 2035, as part of its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (Source: EU)
- The United States has announced plans to invest $1.5 billion in electric vehicle charging infrastructure, as part of its efforts to promote the adoption of EVs. (Source: US Department of Energy)
- China has announced plans to invest $1.3 trillion in new energy vehicles, including electric and hybrid vehicles, over the next five years. (Source: China Daily)
These are just a few examples of the many exciting developments in the world of automotive technology. As the industry continues to evolve, we can expect to see even more innovative solutions and advancements in the years to come.