Eric Walz
Originally from New Jersey, Eric is an automotive and technology reporter specializing in the high-tech industry in Silicon Valley. Eric has over fifteen years of automotive experience and a B.A. in computer science. These skills, combined with technical writing and news reporting, allows him to fully understand and identify new and innovative technologies in the automotive industry and beyond. He has worked on self-driving cars and as a technical writer, helping people to understand and work with technology. Outside of work, Eric likes to travel to new places, play guitar, and explore the outdoors.
Articles
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BMW & Porsche Unveil a 450 kW Ultra-Fast EV Charging Prototype
Dec 13, 2018 11:55 AM WSTGerman automakers BMW and Porsche, along with a consortium of industry partners, have developed a new EV charging prototype that can deliver 450 kW of juice, more than triple the capacity of Tesla’s Supercharger network.
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Daimler & Xilinx Reveal Details of AI-Powered In-vehicle Assistant
Dec 12, 2018 3:58 PM WSTGerman automaker Daimler announced earlier this year it was working with semiconductor company Xilinx to develop an AI-powered in-vehicle system for future Mercedes Benz models, including the new Mercedes Benz A-Class. This week at the Xilinx Developer Forum keynote in Frankfurt, the two companies unveiled for the first time details of the new in-vehicle system.
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General Motors Pushes to Retain the $7,500 EV Tax Credit
Dec 10, 2018 5:27 PM WSTGeneral Motors is fighting to retain a valuable $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit as the company deals with the political fallout triggered by its recently announced plan to shutter several U.S. assembly plants and cut thousands of jobs. The EV tax credit is designed to promote the adoption of electric vehicles.
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Electrify America Opens the First 350 kW EV Charging Location in California
Dec 07, 2018 3:27 PM WSTSan Francisco Premium Outlets became California's first location for electric vehicle (EV) chargers featuring ultra-fast recharging speeds up to 350 kilowatts (kW). The 350 kW chargers are capable of recharging an electric vehicle quickly, providing another 200 miles of range in just 10 minutes.
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Ride-Hailing Startup Lyft Files Confidential Paperwork for a 2019 IPO
Dec 06, 2018 12:11 PM WSTThe second biggest U.S. ride-hailing startup Lyft Inc. has filed confidential paperwork for an IPO, indicating its plans to go public in 2019. Lyft would be the first company to allow investors to buy into the rapidly growing ride-hailing industry.
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Waymo’s Commerical Driverless Taxi Service Launches in Arizona
Dec 05, 2018 11:56 AM WSTWaymo made some history today by launching the first ever commercial driverless shuttle service in Arizona.The service is called Waymo One and riders can use the company’s smartphone app to summon a ride in one of Waymo’s driverless Chrysler Pacifica minivans.
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VW Says its Next-Generation Gas & Diesel-Powered Vehicles Will Be its Last
Dec 04, 2018 5:08 PM WSTVolkswagen is reinforcing its commitment to a future of just electric vehicles. The German automaker announced that its next generation gas powered and diesel engine vehicles will be its last, as the company transitions to building only electric models.
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New App From Porsche Helps Drivers Discover the Best Roads
Dec 03, 2018 5:18 PM WSTThe German automaker has a new app called “Porsche Road Trip” that lets drivers discover the best roads for spirited driving, making the road itself a destination, a perfect place to put a Porsche vehicle through its paces.
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Volkswagen Plans to Open a North American Factory to Build EVs
Nov 30, 2018 11:12 AM WSTVolkswagen was one of the world’s many top automakers bringing its new models to the Los Angeles Auto Show this week. Besides showing off its new 2019 model lineup, the German company announced plans to open a North American factory to build electric vehicles.
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General Motors President Dan Ammann to Become CEO of Cruise Automation
Nov 29, 2018 12:31 PM WSTThe President of General Motors Dan Ammann, is taking the helm as CEO of Cruise Automation, a San Francisco-based self-driving car startup that GM bought for over $1 billion in 2016.
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