Tech

Panasonic’s 150°C Solid-State Battery Targets Car Sensors

Panasonic develops a compact solid-state battery that operates at 150°C and targets automotive sensors exposed to demanding conditions.

Automobile

Denza Z9 GT Adds 1,140-HP EV Trim at a Lower Price

Denza launches a lower-priced Z9 GT with 1,140 hp, three electric motors, rear-wheel steering and up to 600 km of WLTP range.

Automobile

Tesla Cybercab Begins Driverless Rides in Austin as Federal Regulators Open an Investigation

Tesla’s steering-wheel-free Cybercab enters service in Austin while NHTSA reviews its federal safety certification.

Automobile

New Dacia Spring Moves Production to Europe and Keeps Its Price Below €20,000

The new Dacia Spring will be built in Europe with a 250-km range, LFP battery and starting price of €17,900.

Automobile

Audi A2 e-tron Revealed With Up to 401 Miles of Range and a €38,200 Price

The Audi A2 e-tron arrives with up to 401 miles of WLTP range, three battery sizes, bidirectional charging and a €38,200 starting price.

Tech

New AI Safety Tests Could Make Software-Defined Cars More Trustworthy

Keysight and the University of York are developing new methods to test AI safety and reliability in software-defined vehicles.

News

US Automakers Ask Congress for a Permanent Ban on Chinese Connected Cars

US automakers are urging Congress to permanently ban Chinese connected vehicles, software and hardware over security and competition concerns.

News

Hyundai Brings Oman Its First Hydrogen City Bus and a 240kW EV Charger

Hyundai will launch Oman’s first hydrogen city bus and test a 240kW ultra-fast EV charger near Muscat under a new mobility partnership.

Design

Bentley Torcal: Everything We Know Before Its September 23 World Debut in London

The Bentley Torcal makes its world debut in London on September 23 — Bentley’s first electric car, with 850 hp, 370 miles of WLTP range, and a price expected between $200,000 and $250,000.