Modular, connected e-boat slips into US waters like an electric eel

Founded in 2016, Swedish boat company X Shore seeks to effect movement toward a more sustainable boat industry. Today, it brings that movement across the Atlantic, launching its 26-ft (8-m) Eelex 8000 for American seafarers who like the idea of a 302-h… Continue reading Modular, connected e-boat slips into US waters like an electric eel

Fusion tests self-driving Fiat Ducato, Europe’s favorite camper van

Europe’s ubiquitous camper van and motorhome base vehicle, the Fiat Ducato took a step toward camping future last year when it rolled out in all-electric guise. Now it takes another step, albeit a less official one, in gaining Level 4/5 autonomous driv… Continue reading Fusion tests self-driving Fiat Ducato, Europe’s favorite camper van

Self-driving camper vans inch closer as VW tests autonomous Bullis

Electric camper vans offer some compelling advantages that we’re looking forward to enjoying at campgrounds and backcountry sites, but what we’re really yearning to see is a self-driving motorhome. Something about starting the vacation by kicking back … Continue reading Self-driving camper vans inch closer as VW tests autonomous Bullis

Sony’s Electric Car Now Road Testing In Austria

The Consumer Electronics Show was not typically a place for concept cars, and Sony aren’t known as a major automaker. However, times change, and the electric transport revolution has changed much. At the famous trade show, Sony shocked many by …read more

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Nuro gets permit to start commercial autonomous deliveries in California

Almost three years after revealing its autonomous delivery vehicle, robotics startup Nuro has been given the green light for commercial operations in California. Initially, service needs will be met by fully autonomous Prius vehicles, but the R2 delive… Continue reading Nuro gets permit to start commercial autonomous deliveries in California

Uber Traded Away Its In-House Self-Driving Effort

Perhaps the best-known ridesharing service, Uber has grown rapidly over the last decade. Since its founding in 2009, it has expanded into markets around the globe, and entered the world of food delivery and even helicopter transport.

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Amazon’s Zoox reveals a bi-directional autonomous transport pod

Joining a slew of electric transport pods built for autonomous travel in congested areas, such as the Nuro, the LUTZ Pathfinder and Toyota’s e-Palette people mover, is a new robotaxi from Amazon subsidiary Zoox. The fully electric vehicle is designed t… Continue reading Amazon’s Zoox reveals a bi-directional autonomous transport pod

Remoticon Video: Learn How to Hack a Car with Amith Reddy

There was a time not too long ago when hacking a car more often than not involved literal hacking. Sheet metal was cut, engine cylinders were bored, and crankshafts were machined to increase piston travel. It was all in the pursuit of milking the last ounce performance out of every …read more

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AutoX rolls out first fully autonomous taxi fleet in China

After joining forces with Alibaba’s Amap to pilot robo-taxi ride-hailing services in April, and then opening the service to the Shanghai public, AutoX has now launched the first fully driverless fleet in China’s Shenzhen megacity.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading AutoX rolls out first fully autonomous taxi fleet in China