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Nov 4, 2021

Tesla is moving driver profiles to the cloud for smooth transitions between cars, rentals, and more

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Tesla is working on moving driver profiles to the cloud in order to sync them between vehicles.

It will make it easier for owners of multiple Teslas and for people renting or sharing Tesla vehicles.

Over the last few years, Tesla has been making moves to build a smooth experience for a self-driving and car-sharing future.

Nov 4, 2021

China Now Has Over 1 Million Public Charging Points

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China is the world largest electric vehicle market and not surprisingly, has the world’s highest number of charging points.

According to the China Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Promotion Alliance (EVCIPA) (via Gasgoo), as of the end of September 2,021 there were 2.223 million individual charging points in the country. That’s a 56.8% increase year-over-year.

However, this is the total number, which consists of over 1 million publicly accessible points, and an even higher number of almost 1.2 million private points (mostly for fleets, as we understand).

Nov 3, 2021

China is Preparing its Citizens for War — You Should Not Ignore This!

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A video on possible examples of how a government can try to manipulate is populace. It may be good to be more aware of its dangers.


Chinese citizens are being told to treat the USA and the Outside world as the Enemy, they’re being prepared for war whilst we tiptoe around worrying about hurting the feelings of the Chinese government… Time to wake up.

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Nov 3, 2021

Ford Has Debuted a New 281-HP Electric Crate Motor

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The retrofit-friendly crate motor can be yours for $3,900.

Ford revealed an electric crate motor based on the motor it uses to power the 2021 Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition. In a press statement, the automaker revealed that the “Eluminator e-crate motor” provides 281 horsepower and 317 lb.-ft. of torque.

The new motor is already available at online retailers for the price of $3,900, and Ford said it plans to release more individual electric vehicle (EV) parts in the f… See more.

Nov 3, 2021

This Japanese Start-Up Is Launching Limited Edition Hoverbikes

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Would you rather pay six figures for a flying motorcycle than a high-end supercar? It’s a bet that at least one Japanese company makes.

A.L.I. Technologies have just unveiled a new full-fledged hoverbike to persuade drivers to ditch their expensive four-wheelers in favor of the latest “icon of air mobility.” The XTurismo, a limited edition, went on sale earlier this week.

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Nov 2, 2021

Elon Musk’s tunnel vision is closer to becoming a reality

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“This is not transportation for the wealthy,” Davis said. “It’s very affordable, very accessible and very, very comfortable.”

Davis told the commission that the system would be built in phases, with initial plans for five to 10 stations to open within the first six months once construction begins. About 15 to 20 stations would be added each year until full buildout, he said.

Whether the underground system makes a dent on the often-gridlocked Strip remains to be seen, but Hill is optimistic that Vegas Loop riders will be able to see more of Vegas once they emerge from the tunnels because they will be able to get around quicker. The innovation also creates a new point of interest in a town well known for its curiosities.

Nov 2, 2021

New technology gives smart cars ‘X-ray’ vision, detecting hidden pedestrians, cyclists

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Australian researchers have developed disruptive technology allowing autonomous vehicles to track running pedestrians hidden behind buildings, and cyclists obscured by larger cars, trucks, and buses.

The autonomous vehicle uses game changing technology that allows it to “see” the world around it, including using X-ray style vision that penetrates through to pedestrians in blind spots and to detect cyclists obscured by fast-moving vehicles.

The iMOVE Cooperative Research Centre-funded project collaborating with the University of Sydney’s Australian Centre for Field Robotics and Australian connected vehicle solutions company Cohda Wireless has just released its new findings in a following three years of research and development.

Nov 2, 2021

Dump Truck Accident Pours Liquid Asphalt From Overpass Onto Vehicles Below, Providing Lessons For AI Self-Driving Cars

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As a clarification, true self-driving cars are ones that the AI drives the car entirely on its own and there isn’t any human assistance during the driving task.

These driverless vehicles are considered Level 4 and Level 5 while a car that requires a human driver to co-share the driving effort is usually considered at Level 2 or Level 3. The cars that co-share the driving task are described as being semi-autonomous, and typically contain a variety of automated add-on’s that … See more.


Asphalt is all around us, that’s for sure.

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Nov 1, 2021

New Zealand strait crossed for first time

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Wellington International Airport officials believe it may be the longest distance flown in an electric plane across any body of water.

“It’s a very exciting day for the airport. A world-record-setting day,” said spokesperson Jenna Raeburn.

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Oct 31, 2021

Diesel-Killing Locomotive Of The Future Runs On Solar Power

Posted by in categories: business, solar power, sustainability, transportation

This rolling sheet of solar panels may not look like much, but it could help spark a solar power revolution in the railroad industry.


The creators of the solar-powered locomotive of the future were aiming to set a Guinness record for speed last weekend, and that is more than just your ordinary attention-getting stunt. Demonstrating the functionality of PV panels on rail cars could help set the stage for solar power to knock diesel fuel out of the railroad business. No word yet on the official results, but solar is beginning to wiggle its way into a field dominated by fossil fuel.

The Solar Train Of The Future Hits The Tracks, With Only Solar Power

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