News1 day ago1 min readGoogle Maps to show real-time EV charge point availability…News1 day ago1 min readGoogle Maps to show real-time EV charge point availability…
News2 days ago2 min readTesla full self-driving computer revealed: 'The best chip in the world' according to Musk…Scott Collie
News5th Apr 20192 min readEU charges BMW, Daimler, Volkswagen for colluding on emissions cleaning technology…Derek Fung
News4th Apr 20192 min readTesla enables automatic lane change feature in the US…Derek FungTesla has begun rolling out an over-the-air software change to its Navigate on Autopilot feature, which allows the car to automatically change lanes when driving on a highway. Previously for cars equipped with Navigate on Autopilot, the vehicle was able to drive accelerate, brake and steer for itself on divided highways. …
News20th Mar 20192 min readVolvo puts drunk drivers on notice…Scott CollieVolvo will add sensors to detect drunk drivers and distracted drivers, announcing all vehicles on the SPA2 platform will be fitted with advanced driver monitoring technology from the early 2020s. Subaru already has a driver-monitoring camera in the Forester, designed to force owners who take their eyes off the road to pay attention, but Volvo is promising to take things a step further, by using the semi-autonomous systems in its vehicles to take control. …
News13th Mar 20193 min readPrice parity between electric and internal combustion cars predicted by 2024 - Nissan…News13th Mar 20193 min readPrice parity between electric and internal combustion cars predicted by 2024 - Nissan…
News12th Mar 20192 min readSmart poles to light up EV charging in Sydney…Rob MargeitCharging your electric vehicle on the run is about to become a little easier thanks to new technology being trialled in Sydney beginning this week. The first of 20 smart street lights, each believed to cost around $30,000, has been installed in Sydney’s Blacktown and offers free – for now – charging points for EVs. Further poles are expected to be rolled out in Blacktown and Canada Bay in Sydney’s inner-west. …
News14th Feb 20192 min readScientists develop method of converting waste plastic into fuel…Derek Fung
News9th Feb 20191 min readAmazon invests in autonomous driving technology company…Derek FungAurora, a startup focused solely on self-driving vehicle technology, has secured over US$530 million ($750 million) in Series B funding. This round of funding is led by venture capital firm Sequoia, Amazon, and T Rowe Price Associates, an asset management company. Thanks to this latest round of investment Sequoia gains a seat on Aurora's board. According to the Aurora, Amazon will be tapped for its "unique expertise, capabilities, and perspective". …
