Startup to Watch: ePower Said They Could Charge EV in 10 Minutes

Futurecar reporter recently interviewed the founder of Silicon Valley startup ePower Science, whose bold claim is that they could be number 1 in utilizing GaN technology in the EV charging industry.

ClaireMay 24, 2017 11:05 AM PT

Tesla gives back free Supercharger use with a new Referral Program

On May 19, 2017, Tesla announced that current owners can refer five friends to buy a new Tesla. Those referred will get free unlimited Supercharging.

Eric WalzMay 24, 2017 10:54 AM PT     

Israeli Startup Offers 5-minute Full Battery Charging

Scientists avoided the use of graphite in the components and applied “proprietary organic compounds” to stabilize its performance. As a result, the power cell is non-flammable and offers a high temperature combustion threshold.

Michael ChengMay 24, 2017 6:35 AM PT

May 23rd, 2017 Car News of the Day: LeEco cuts 325 US jobs, Michigan to build connected highway

Car News of the Day for May 23rd, 2017.

ClaireMay 23, 2017 3:49 PM PT

Waymo’s self-driving technology can make it a $70 billion company

Waymo's self-driving technology can make it a $70 billion company

Eric WalzMay 23, 2017 3:43 PM PT     

Elon Musk announces updated Tesla Autopilot available in June

Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to Twitter on Sunday, May 21st to let the world know that a revised version of Tesla's Autopilot software will be available for compatible cars next month. Musk tweeted “A software update coming next month includes a new control algorithm that "feels smooth as silk."

Eric WalzMay 23, 2017 11:16 AM PT      

Blockchain for driverless cars? Toyota is teaming with MIT to make it possible

Toyota Research Institute announced on Monday that it has partnered with MIT Media Lab and five other companies to explore blockchain technology for the self-driving car industry.

ClaireMay 23, 2017 11:00 AM PT

Innoviz Technologies announces new after-market LiDAR solution InnovizPro

Innoviz Technologies, a provider of LiDAR intelligent sensing solutions designed for the mass commercialization of autonomous vehicles, announced the development of InnovizPro, an after-market LiDAR solution designed specifically for testing and R&D of autonomous driving technology.

Eric WalzMay 23, 2017 9:49 AM PT      

Developers Can Now Test Driverless Cars on Public Roads in Germany

Germany’s move to test self-driving cars is a huge win for automakers based in the region. But are the new laws lax enough to accommodate the development of mature autonomous driving systems?

Michael ChengMay 23, 2017 7:30 AM PT

WayRay Creates Holographic Navigation: Alibaba Invests $18 Million

WayRay hopes to be a pioneer of holographic AR displays for the automotive industry, and specializes in holographic optical elements that enable an augmented reality (AR) projection system that is significantly more compact than traditional mirror and lens based projection technology.

Eric WalzMay 22, 2017 4:43 PM PT     

May 22nd, 2017 Car News of the Day: Two CEOs resign, Feds opens probe on Hyundai and Kia cars

Car News of the Day for May 22nd, 2017.

ClaireMay 22, 2017 4:05 PM PT

Savari Brings 5G to Connected Cars

California based automation company Savari has recently joined the 5G Automotive Association, to bring cellular communications to connected cars.

ClaireMay 22, 2017 11:00 AM PT

Modular Self-driving Tech to Disrupt Public Transportation

During the Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Conference in California’s Silicon Valley, Next Future Transportation and Globetouch Inc. announced a timely partnership that aims to deliver new solutions to outdated, large-scale systems.

Michael ChengMay 22, 2017 7:50 AM PT

Developers Face Challenges in Deploying Driverless Cars Outside of Major Cities

The first (and most daunting) step in bringing autonomous driving to far-flung locations in the US is accurate mapping.

Michael ChengMay 21, 2017 8:15 AM PT

AImotive Looks to Make an Affordable Alternative to LiDAR

Software company AImotive is looking for a way to make autonomous cars cheaper and easier to manufacture with a LiDAR alternative.

Vineeth Joel PatelMay 20, 2017 8:05 AM PT

May 19th, 2017 Car News of the Day: Qualcomm tests wireless charging, Uber could fire Levandowski

Car News of the Day for May 19th, 2017.

ClaireMay 19, 2017 5:41 PM PT

LiDAR Needs to Evolve for Self-Driving Cars

The automotive industry has a heavy interest in Lidar, with OEM's and suppliers racing to employ new, non-mechanical technologies for mass production of self-driving cars.

Eric WalzMay 19, 2017 3:51 PM PT     

Intel VP on teaching cars to drive at IoT World 2017: it’s just like teaching your own kid

At the Internet of Things World 2017, Intel VP and General Manager Jeff McVeigh has made a vivid analogy of how to teach cars to drive by themselves.

ClaireMay 19, 2017 1:44 PM PT

Here’s How Much Drivers Are Willing to Pay for Fully Driverless Cars

According to a new study, some consumers are willing to pay up to $10,000 for a fully autonomous car.

Vineeth Joel PatelMay 19, 2017 12:20 PM PT

Ford Software Update brings Android Auto and Apple CarPlay to 2016 Vehicles

Ford is making Android Auto and Apple CarPlay software support available to model-year 2016 vehicles equipped with SYNC 3. Previously, Ford’s 2016 model year these cars did not support the two popular services.

Eric WalzMay 19, 2017 10:37 AM PT