As my regular readers know, I like to scour the Internet for cool videos so they don't have to! I'm happy to do it, no need to thank me. My latest list of must see Youtube content features 5 short videos of autonomous, all-electric vehicle (EV) concepts that I hope to see on the road one day. Enjoy! 1. BMW Vision Next 100 So...it kind of looks like a reptile, but not in a … [Read more...] about 5 Ridiculously Cool Autonomous EV Concept Car Videos
Autonomous Cars
Autonomous Cars, Level 0 to 5 Explained
Self-driving, autonomous cars occupy a weird space in the modern, American psyche. To some, they're part of a futuristic, Utopian vision of safer, cleaner vehicles that could fundamentally change the nature of transportation ownership for the better. To others, they represent a bleak and soulless tomorrow that will see entire industries gutted, leaving millions unemployed. To … [Read more...] about Autonomous Cars, Level 0 to 5 Explained
Infographic Charts the Rise of AI at Volvo CE
In case the launch of the flagship Polestar sub-brand and the acquisition and subsequent electrification of the storied Lotus Cars brand didn't clue you in, Volvo is dead serious about being a major player in the electric future. If you're a car nerd, like me, you'd be forgiven for thinking of Volvo as a sort of "underdog" in this fight, of course-- but, then, you'd be … [Read more...] about Infographic Charts the Rise of AI at Volvo CE
Bentley Celebrates 100 Years With an Electric Super Coupe
Bentley celebrates its 100th anniversary this month, and it's been quite a century. From racing glory and "the world's fastest lorries" at LeMans to what amounted to a rebadged Rolls-Royce in the 1970s and on to a turbocharged renaissance in 1980s, Bentley has had its share of ups and downs. Through it all, however, the Flying B remained a symbol of conspicuous wealth-- but … [Read more...] about Bentley Celebrates 100 Years With an Electric Super Coupe
5 More Carmakers Back Toyota’s Autonomous Play
Toyota launched its boxy "e-palette" multi-purpose concept vehicle last fall with a somewhat unorthodox business partner working to help them develop it. I say "unorthodox" because Toyota didn't partner another automaker on this one. No, for this project, Toyota partnered up with SoftBank. In hindsight, that was probably a smart move-- because five more automakers have decided … [Read more...] about 5 More Carmakers Back Toyota’s Autonomous Play
Volvo Announces Production-ready Autonomous Uber
Ride-hailing firm Uber announced plans to buy more than 24,000 autonomous vehicles way back in 2017, but the cars themselves have been a long time coming. After a tragic setback and making significant strides in their hardware, however, Volvo is ready to start delivering specially-built XC90 base vehicles equipped with key safety features that will allow Uber to easily install … [Read more...] about Volvo Announces Production-ready Autonomous Uber
Facebook Files Patent for Self-balancing Electric Motorcycle
Tech companies file a lot of patents. It's sort of their thing, and it's not always obvious what, exactly, a newly patented technology is ultimately being prepared for. That's why it shouldn't have been too much of a surprise to see that Facebook has recently filed a patent application for what appears to be an autonomous, self-balancing, electric motorcycle. And yet-- even … [Read more...] about Facebook Files Patent for Self-balancing Electric Motorcycle
Saab Scania Announces Modular, Electric, Autonomous Bus
Fans of Swedish automaker Saab have something to be happy about this week, because the brand's trucking division, Scania, has just revealed a radical new transportation concept that promises to change the way governments and municipalities think about mass transit. It's called the NXT, and it has all of the fun, hip buzzwords going around the auto industry these days-- that's … [Read more...] about Saab Scania Announces Modular, Electric, Autonomous Bus