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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

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Volkswagen CEO Claims Shift to EVs Won’t Impact Margins

Oct 21, 2019 5:00 AM WST

What’s the secret? High volume and a single platform that’s used on numerous vehicles are key to keeping costs in check.

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Strong SUV Sales Nullifying Environmental Benefits From Electric Vehicles

Oct 20, 2019 7:00 AM WST

Large, thirsty SUVs are more popular than ever, and despite increasing popularity in electric cars, a new study found that they’re canceling out all of the good things EVs are doing for the environment.

EVs electric vehicle electric car
Researchers Are Using Model Cars to Perfect Autonomous Vehicles

Oct 19, 2019 6:00 AM WST

While major companies are utilizing full-size cars for their autonomous tests, an assistant professor at Oregon State University believes that 1/10-th size model cars are the best way to develop autonomous technology.

autonomous Self-driving driverless technology
Electric Vehicles Getting Hit With Higher Fees at the State Level

Oct 15, 2019 5:30 AM WST

All owners of gasoline-powered cars have to worry about is the gas tax, but electric-vehicle owners are subjected to high fees at the state level that are possibility discouraging consumers from making the switch.

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Volvo, Geely Merging Combustion Engine Operations in a Move to EVs

Oct 14, 2019 7:00 AM WST

Volvo and Geely announced plans to combine their engine operations into one company, as the automaker looks to shift toward a lineup with only electrified vehicles.

Volvo Geely EV electric vehicles
Audi’s Latest PPE Platform Is Part of a Four-Pronged EV Approach

Oct 13, 2019 6:00 AM WST

The Premium Platform Electric platform is being produced with some help from Porsche and will help Volkswagen Group come out with numerous electric cars.

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Waymo Brings Autonomous Cars to Los Angeles to Map the City

Oct 12, 2019 6:05 AM WST

Waymo has hopes of lettings its autonomous vans give consumers ride around Los Angeles one day, but before that, it has to have accurate maps of the city.

Waymo autonomous California
Bosch Believes Small Explosions Will Make EVs Safer in Accidents

Oct 07, 2019 9:00 AM WST

More specifically, tiny explosions would reduce the possibility of an electric cable that's connected to the EV's battery coming into contact with the car's body, electronics, or other wires to reduce the risk of an electronic shock.

EVs technology electric vehicle
Waymo, AAA Partner to Educate Children on Autonomous Cars

Oct 06, 2019 4:00 PM WST

Autonomous vehicles may be directly aimed at adults, but what about future generations that will grow up sharing the road with driverless cars? Waymo and AAA are partnering together to educate kids about self-driving cars.

Waymo autonomous Self-driving driverless
Startup Rivian Planning to Offer Subscription Services for EVs

Oct 06, 2019 6:00 AM WST

Electric startup Rivian is looking to offer consumers with a subscription service that would give customers access to its electric pickup and SUV without a long-term commitment.

EVs Rivian electric vehicle

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What’s the secret? High volume and a single platform that’s used on numerous vehicles are key to keeping costs in check.

Large, thirsty SUVs are more popular than ever, and despite increasing popularity in electric cars, a new study found that they’re canceling out all of the good things EVs are doing for the environment.

While major companies are utilizing full-size cars for their autonomous tests, an assistant professor at Oregon State University believes that 1/10-th size model cars are the best way to develop autonomous technology.

All owners of gasoline-powered cars have to worry about is the gas tax, but electric-vehicle owners are subjected to high fees at the state level that are possibility discouraging consumers from making the switch.

Volvo and Geely announced plans to combine their engine operations into one company, as the automaker looks to shift toward a lineup with only electrified vehicles.

The Premium Platform Electric platform is being produced with some help from Porsche and will help Volkswagen Group come out with numerous electric cars.

Waymo has hopes of lettings its autonomous vans give consumers ride around Los Angeles one day, but before that, it has to have accurate maps of the city.

More specifically, tiny explosions would reduce the possibility of an electric cable that's connected to the EV's battery coming into contact with the car's body, electronics, or other wires to reduce the risk of an electronic shock.

Autonomous vehicles may be directly aimed at adults, but what about future generations that will grow up sharing the road with driverless cars? Waymo and AAA are partnering together to educate kids about self-driving cars.

Electric startup Rivian is looking to offer consumers with a subscription service that would give customers access to its electric pickup and SUV without a long-term commitment.