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Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya City gets full ownership of Evo.
2+ hour, 36+ min ago (183+ words) Sony sold its ownership stake in the fighting game tournament to Nodwin Gaming last August, making it a co-owner alongside RTS, an esports company acquired by the Saudi-backed Qiddiya City. But now, RTS has purchased Nodwin Gaming's stake, too, bringing…...
New York drops plan to legalize robotaxis in setback for Waymo
14+ hour ago (424+ words) The plan was to legalize limited robotaxi deployment outside of New York City. But it was dropped after failing to garner support with the state legislature. New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) dropped her proposal to allow robotaxi companies to launch…...
Waymo denies using remote drivers after Senate testimony goes viral
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (311+ words) The robotaxi company has come under scrutiny for its use of remote assistants, some of whom are based in the Philippines. Waymo defended its use of remote assistants for its robotaxis after the testimony of one of its top executives…...
Tesla won’t use the term ‘Autopilot’ in California anymore
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (198+ words) California's DMV had warned Tesla to change its misleading marketing practices within the state. Tesla is no longer using the term "Autopilot" to describe the self-driving capabilities of its vehicles in California, avoiding a 30-day sales suspension in the state....
Ford is fighting against physics to build affordable EVs
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (830+ words) The automaker's EV skunkworks team is using "bounties' to guide engineering decisions that track gains in battery range and reductions in cost. "Once you do that, it's much less of a "skunkworks' model and much more the way that Ford…...
Toyota fills out its skimpy EV lineup with the bZ Woodland SUV
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (323+ words) The automaker's off-road crossover SUV joins the recently revamped Highlander EV. Last week, the Japanese auto giant announced the new Highlander, a three-row SUV with over 300 miles of range, vehicle-to-load capabilities, and some real "Made in America" bona fides. Today,…...
Tenways’ compact e-bike twists and folds to go flat
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (118+ words) The CGO Compact is another interesting electric bike from a relatively new European challenger. Tenways just launched its new CGO Compact electric bike in Europe that's designed to fit into tight spaces like car trunks, apartment hallways, and train compartments....
EPA eliminates credits for ‘much-despised’ start-stop feature in cars.
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (152+ words) The system works to save fuel by cutting off the engine when the vehicle comes to a stop at a red light, for example. Automakers were incentivized at add the feature by off-cycle credits from the federal government. But now…...
Waymo’s next-gen robotaxi is ready for passengers — and also ‘high-volume production’
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (696+ words) Waymo's next-gen robotaxi is ready for passengers " and also "high-volume production'The Verge After years of testing and validation, Waymo announced today that it's sixth-generation robotaxi technology is finally ready for passenger trips. The updated autonomous driving system will first be…...
The Toyota Highlander is now a three-row electric SUV with 320 miles of range
1+ week, 1+ day ago (284+ words) A familiar nameplate with a new powertrain aimed directly at one of the most lucrative vehicle segments? Let's go. The Toyota Highlander is an acknowledgement of some of those challenges. The Highlander's new infotainment system, powered by AT&T 5G connectivity,…...