Smart Cars
BYD Narrows Down Mexico Plant Locations to Three States, Evaluates Incentives
August 26, 2024 – According to a report by Reuters on the 22nd, Jorge Vallejo, the general manager of BYD Mexico, revealed in an interview that the company has narrowed down the final location for its Mexican plant to three states and is currently evaluating a range of incentives offered by each candidate state. He…
Korean Government Steps Up EV Battery Certification after Seoul Blaze
August 26, 2024 – Following a series of electric vehicle (EV) fires, the South Korean government and the ruling party have agreed to expedite the battery certification program, aiming to alleviate public concerns over safety, according to a report by Reuters. The government spokesperson stated that the battery certification scheme, originally scheduled to commence later,…
Tesla Cybertruck Unveils Its First Driving Assistance Feature: Tesla Vision Park Assist
August 26, 2024 – Tesla has officially released the first driving assistance feature for its Cybertruck model. According to reports from Cybertruck owners on social media, their electric pickup trucks have gained the Tesla Vision Park Assist function after updating to version 2024.26.11. Earlier last week, Ashok Elluswamy, the director of Autopilot software at Tesla,…
Uber Partners with Cruise to Offer Autonomous Car Rides from Next Year
August 23, 2024 – Uber, the popular ride-hailing platform, has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Cruise, General Motors’ autonomous driving company. This collaboration aims to integrate Cruise’s self-driving cars into the Uber platform. According to the plan, a fleet of Chevrolet Bolt-based autonomous vehicles will be rolled out next year. Once these cars are…
Global New Energy Vehicle Sales Hit 3.769 Million in Q2, Up 24.2% Year-on-Year: BYD Claims Second Spot in Pure Electric and First in Plug-in Hybrid Markets
August 22, 2024 – According to a recent report released by market research firm TrendForce, global sales of new energy vehicles (including pure electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles) reached 3.769 million in the second quarter of 2024. This represents a nearly 30% increase compared to the previous quarter and…
BMW Recalls 720,000 Vehicles in US Over Fire Risk
August 22, 2024 – BMW has initiated a massive recall in the United States, affecting over 720,000 vehicles equipped with faulty water pumps. These automobiles were manufactured between 2012 and 2018. According to a recall notice issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), fluids from the positive crankcase ventilation system may accumulate on…
Swedish EV Drivers Clock More Long-Distance Miles than Gasoline Car Owners, Study Finds
August 22, 2024 – A study conducted by Sifo, a Swedish social research company, and Zaptec, a charging station company, has revealed that electric vehicle (EV) owners actually drive longer distances than their gasoline-powered counterparts. The research, which surveyed 1082 individuals driving fossil fuel-powered cars and 1032 people operating electric vehicles or plug-in hybrids, encompassed…
Tesla Quietly Lifts Resale Ban, Allowing Free Trade of Cybertruck
August 21, 2024 – Tesla has apparently removed a resale restriction policy from the sales agreement of its Cybertruck. This week, some X users have noticed that Tesla quietly deleted the provision that prohibited buyers from selling their Foundation Series Cybertruck within a year of purchase, which was previously subject to a penalty of $50,000…
Tesla’s FSD Accident in the US Impacts Approval Process in China, Insider Reveals
August 21, 2024 – Tesla is facing challenges in the Chinese market, where its most advanced driver assistance features have encountered difficulties in gaining approval, putting the company at a slight disadvantage compared to local electric vehicle manufacturers. These domestic producers have already begun selling vehicles capable of autonomous navigation on city streets. China represents…
Waymo Hits Milestone: 100,000 Weekly Paid Trips for Self-Driving Taxis in the US
August 21, 2024 – Waymo, the autonomous driving technology company, announced on Tuesday that its self-driving taxi service has surpassed 100,000 weekly paid trips in the United States, marking a significant milestone in the adoption of autonomous vehicles for public transportation. Tekedra Mawakana, Waymo’s co-CEO, revealed the impressive growth in paid trips, which have doubled…