Category: Electric cars

Waymo using the Hyundai Ioniq 5 for next-gen self-driving taxis

Waymo's Hyundai Ioniq 5 self-driving taxiThe Hyundai Ioniq 5 will be Waymo's next-gen self-driving taxi Self-driving Ioniq 5s will be on the road late in 2025 Waymo didn't say what's happening with the self-driving Chinese Zeekr minivan The Hyundai Ioniq 5 will become Waymo's next self-driving taxi, deploying a new generation of the Google spinoff's Waymo Driver autonomous-driving system...

Redwood Materials will help BMW recycle EV batteries

BMW Vision Neue Klasse X conceptBMW will turn to Redwood Materials for recycling of batteries from its EVs, plug-in hybrids, and mild hybrids in the U.S., the automaker announced Thursday. The agreement, which covers the BMW, Rolls-Royce, and Mini brands, as well as BMW's motorcycles, will see Redwood work directly with BMW dealerships, distribution centers, and other U.S...

Xpeng P7+ unveiled by Xpeng CEO at Apsara Conference 2024

At the Apsara Conference 2024, Xpeng CEO showcased a camouflaged P7+ prototype. It features advanced camera-based autonomous driving, and significant size increases compared to the P7i. Expected to launch in Q4 2024, it will offer two powertrain options and is built on the SEPA 2.0 platform. The conference, focusing on AI and cloud computing, provides a platform for industry leaders to discuss advancements in technology.

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Tesla patents wireless charging system

2024 Tesla Model 3Tesla has patented a wireless EV charging system, indicating that the company is preparing to commercialize tech that's been hinting at for years as a possible addition to its electric vehicles. A patent filing was spotted by Twitter (now known as X) user SETI Park. It was filed by Tesla Feb. 2 and published by the World Intellectual Property...

Lotus Theory 1 previews future sports car design direction

Lotus Theory 1 conceptLotus' upcoming sports car might crib design elements from the Theory 1 concept The Theory 1 packs a 70-kwh battery delivering about 250 miles of range and 987 hp from two electric motors Lotus has an electric SUV arriving in 2025 with a sedan following Lotus on Tuesday unveiled the Theory 1 concept as a preview of the design direction of future...