
Vineeth Joel Patel
Joel Patel has been covering all aspects of the automotive industry for four years as an editor and freelance writer for various websites. When it comes to cars, he enjoys covering the merger between technology and cars. In his spare time, Joel likes to watch baseball, work on his car, and try new foods
Articles
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Amazon Patents Highway Network to Help Self-Driving Cars Navigate Reversible Lanes
Mar 05, 2017 1:05 PM WSTIn 2015, Amazon filed a patent that covered a method for autonomous vehicles to tackle reversible lanes. The electronic commerce company was recently awarded the patent and hopes to reduce traffic and avoid accidents on highways.
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Connected Car Security Is Something That Automakers Can’t Overlook
Mar 04, 2017 4:42 PM WSTAccording to IoTnews, connected car security lacks the standardized framework and specification to protect stored data, the vehicle, and its occupants from being hacked.
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Southeast Michigan to become proving ground for autonomous cars
Mar 03, 2017 1:10 PM WSTBefore Donald Trump was inaugurated, the federal government, under the Obama Administration, announced 10 sites in the U.S. that would be allowed to officially test self-driving vehicles.
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Trump Turns Ire Towards German Automakers With 35 Percent Tariff
Feb 26, 2017 10:35 AM WSTAfter threatening American automakers Ford and General Motors with a 35-percent tariff for moving production to Mexico, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump turned his sights towards German cars that aren’t produced in the U.S.
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App-Based Smart Car Rental Service Launches In Dubai
Feb 25, 2017 12:59 PM WSTThe Roads and Transport Authority has started the Middle East’s first pay-per-minute car rental service in Dubai with 200 vehicles.
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Airbus Looks To Test Flying Cars By The End Of 2017
Feb 24, 2017 1:05 PM WSTAirbus Group has plans to test its prototype of a self-piloted flying car by the end of the year.
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Neodriven Releases Mirror Replacement That Gives Your Car Autonomous Capabilities
Feb 24, 2017 10:05 AM WSTGeorge Hotz, founder of Comma.ai, has reintroduced the Neodriven project that replaces a vehicle’s rearview mirror and gives the car autonomous capabilities.
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Nissan To Test Self-Driving Leaf In London Next Month
Feb 23, 2017 1:35 PM WSTNissan will begin testing its next-gen Leaf, which will have self-driving technology, next month in London.
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Detroit-Based Startup Rivian Purchases Old Mitsubishi Plant In Illinois
Feb 21, 2017 12:10 PM WSTElectric-vehicle startup Rivian Automotive has purchased Mitsubishi’s old factory where it will begin manufacturing electric cars by 2019.
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Bosch’s Haptic Pedal Can Help Drivers Save At The Pumps
Feb 20, 2017 2:05 PM WSTBosch is developing a gas pedal with haptic feedback that is capable of reducing the amount of gasoline drivers use by seven percent.