MIT’s Trying to Teach Autonomous Cars to Look Out for Unpredictable Drivers

Researchers at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory and Delft University’s Cognitive Robotics lab have come together to create a mathematical formula that can help drivers cars predict what drivers are unpredictable.

Tesla Says the Model Y Will Be Launched Ahead of Schedule in Early 2020

During Tesla's third-quarter earnings call, the company confirmed that the introduction of Model Y crossover is ahead of schedule.

Mobileye is Mapping 28,000 Miles of Spanish Roads a Day for Infrastructure Changes

In anticipation of autonomous cars, Mobileye is mapping 28,000 miles of Spanish roads a day through the country's safety program.

Tesla Model 3's Built in China Will Be Eligible for New Energy Vehicle Subsidies

Tesla announced on Friday its Chinese-built Model 3 cars would receive state subsidies, a move that will help boost Tesla’s push into China, the world’s biggest market for EVs and an important market for the California-based electric automaker.

Daimler Starts Testing Autonomous Mercedes-Benz S-Class Taxis in California

Daimler, Mercedes-Benz’s parent company, has started testing self-driving S-Class taxis in California that will be used to gauge consumer interest.

Self-driving Startup AutoX Applies for a Permit to Test its Vehicles Without a Human Backup Driver in California

Autonomous driving startup AutoX is looking to join Waymo as one of the only two companies granted a permit by the state of California to test self-driving vehicles on public roads without a backup safety driver.

General Motors & LG Chem Are Investing up to $2.3 Billion in New EV Battery Joint Venture

U.S. automaker General Motors today announced it is forming a new joint venture (JV) with South Korean battery maker LG Chem to mass-produce battery cells for GM’s future battery-electric vehicles.

Hyundai Motor Co is Investing $52 Billion in Electric & Autonomous Vehicles and Mobility Services by 2025

South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Co is looking to be a world leader in electrification, autonomous driving and advanced mobility services by making one of the biggest investments of any automaker in its future. Hyundai will invest 61.1 trillion won ($51.81 billion) between 2020 and 2025 for research and development in advanced mobility.

Italian Truck Maker Iveco Unveils the ‘Nikola TRE’, an Electric Truck Built in a Joint Venture with Nikola Motor

​Iveco, the industrial truck unit of capital goods company CNH Industrial, unveiled its first electric truck built in a joint partnership with U.S. hydrogen-electric truck startup Nikola Motor. The Nikola TRE is designed for the European market and integrates Nikola’s advanced electric powertrain technology combined with a next-generation proprietary infotainment system.

Quick Comparison: Tesla Cybertruck vs Ford F-150 Electric vs Rivian's R1T

Here's a quick comparison of Tesla’s Cybertruck against its upcoming competitors in the segment, the Ford F-150 Electric and the Rivian R1T.

Tesla Rival Lucid Motors Hosts an Official 'Ground-Building' Event for its New $1 Billion Arizona Factory

​California-based electric vehicle startup Lucid Motors has officially broke ground on its new Arizona factory where it will build its flagship Lucid Air electric sedan. Unlike a traditional groundbreaking event to commemorate the start of construction, Lucid billed the event as a "ground-building" ceremony, as a testament to its commitment to the local region, the company said.

Polestar Enters Final Prototype Phase Before Production of the Mass-Market Electric Polestar 2

Luxury performance brand Polestar announced that its second vehicle, the Polestar 2, is entering the final prototype phase before final production and delivery to customers in 2020.

MIT Study Finds EVs to Cost More Than Regular Cars Until 2030

MIT didn’t want to look past 2030 because battery price projections are uncertain beyond that and can be affected by new development and commercialization of battery technology.

Lincoln's Upcoming Electric SUV Might Use Rivian's Skateboard EV Platform

Ford's luxury division Lincoln might capitalize on its parent company’s investment in Rivian by utilizing the company's skateboard platform for its first electric offering.

Uber, Distracted Driver Cited for Fatal Crash in Arizona Claims NTSB

The National Transportation Safety Board recently issued its findings into what caused the fatal accident involving one of Uber’s autonomous vehicles and a pedestrian in 2018.

GM President Mark Reuss Believes These Three Things Are Holding EVs Back

Price, range, and charging infrastructure are the three main things holding electric vehicles back from going mainstream in the U.S. believes General Motors’ President Mark Reuss.