Emerging Technologies

Ford BlueCruise tops Consumer Reports' tests of advanced driver assist systems

None of these systems can drive a vehicle without a person ready to take control

Toyota shows off the seriously cute Land Hopper and other electric concept vehicles

They're unlikely to become real products but are an interesting look at future mobility

Toyota's unlikely partner on solid-state EV batteries? A Japanese oil company

They've found solutions to common issues, like why the batteries sometimes crack

Nissan using AI to accelerate research into technologies like solid-state batteries

What used to take 20 years now takes just two

Solar panels and wind turbines show greater growth than the Model T

Green energy's spread is dramatic even compared to the biggest past disruptive technologies

Look Ma, no hands! Or eyes! Our first 'drive' of Mercedes Drive Pilot

First Level 3 automated driving system in the U.S. lets you watch TV behind the wheel

The 'tipping point' for wide EV adoption has arrived. Now what?

More drivers are buying EVs, but there are obstacles to mass adoption

Toyota's EV battery future promises 500 miles of range by 2026 — and much more beyond

Kiss goodbye to range anxiety: batteries with 900 miles of range are in Toyota's plans

Automakers can, and do, use your private information however they want

Mozilla report says they even claim they can collect 'intimate' details

Apple seeks patent for an augmented reality windshield

AR projections would overlay data on the vehicle and its surroundings for the driver

Ford to install hands-off driving hardware in more vehicles, sell subscriptions

Here's what you'd pay for BlueCruise, up front or by subscribing later

Ford's wireless charging patent application would allow EVs to grab a charge on the go

'Dynamic wireless charger' would allow EVs to grab a charge without stopping

Cruise starts initial robotaxi testing in Miami

This comes two months after expanding to Houston and Dallas

U.S. to decide soon on GM's request to deploy cars without steering wheels

Cruise division would put 2,500 vehicles per year without human controls on the road

AI startup NoTraffic raises $50M to tackle congestion, road safety

It wants to bring traffic lights into into the 21st century

Self-driving firm Kodiak to equip 800 Loadsmith robotrucks

There won't be human backup safety drivers

Mercedes drivers will get to converse with their cars using ChatGPT

Voice control should be more natural, and you can have a dialog with the AI

Mercedes-Benz beats Tesla to win California approval of automated driving tech

Authorization allows use of the hands-free Drive Pilot system, with some caveats

Tesla Autopilot name should change because humans are still in control, Buttigieg says

NHTSA is investigating the system

GM hires former Apple executive Mike Abbott to lead software unit

Another step in EV development and subscription services