Emerging Technologies

Ford to install hands-off driving hardware in more vehicles, sell subscriptions

Here's what you'd pay for BlueCruise, up front or by subscribing later

Ford's wireless charging patent application would allow EVs to grab a charge on the go

'Dynamic wireless charger' would allow EVs to grab a charge without stopping

Cruise starts initial robotaxi testing in Miami

This comes two months after expanding to Houston and Dallas

U.S. to decide soon on GM's request to deploy cars without steering wheels

Cruise division would put 2,500 vehicles per year without human controls on the road

AI startup NoTraffic raises $50M to tackle congestion, road safety

It wants to bring traffic lights into into the 21st century

Self-driving firm Kodiak to equip 800 Loadsmith robotrucks

There won't be human backup safety drivers

Mercedes drivers will get to converse with their cars using ChatGPT

Voice control should be more natural, and you can have a dialog with the AI

Mercedes-Benz beats Tesla to win California approval of automated driving tech

Authorization allows use of the hands-free Drive Pilot system, with some caveats

Tesla Autopilot name should change because humans are still in control, Buttigieg says

NHTSA is investigating the system

GM hires former Apple executive Mike Abbott to lead software unit

Another step in EV development and subscription services

Fisker partners with Ample to give Ocean SUV swappable batteries

It's one of several bids to use quick swaps instead of slow public charging times

Bill Ford's dream takes shape: Historic Detroit building turns tech incubator

1936 building's revival is the first phase of train station revitalization

Hyundai Mobis reveals roll-up display for cars

Look for it in future luxury cars, maybe even from companies besides Hyundai

I've owned an electric car for four months and not used a public charger once

Most charging happens at home and it's great. But what if you don't live in a house?

Tesla and other automakers are in a magnet race to build EVs without rare earth metals

China accounts for around two-thirds of mining and 85% of refining of the materials

GM explores using ChatGPT in vehicles

'ChatGPT is going to be in everything'

AAA study says Americans have grown more afraid of self-driving cars. Good!

Autonomy expert Missy Cummings explains why even driver assists can be trouble

Ford files patent for cars that can repossess themselves

Boy, that autonomous future looks bright!

Mercedes joins with Google to add maps, data and YouTube in the car

Partnership will blend in with the carmaker's new in-car operating system

Mercedes' new MB.OS software platform is like Skynet for a carmaker

New software will open up in-car possibilities and owners' wallets