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Tesla Autopilot drives into Wile E Coyote fake road wall in camera vs lidar test

Tesla Autopilot drove into Wile E. Coyote-style fake road wall in the middle of the road in a camera versus lidar test. While most companies developing self-driving technologies have been using a mix of sensors (cameras, radar, lidar, and ultrasonic), Tesla insists on only using cameras. The automaker removed radars from its vehicle lineup and … Continue reading “Tesla Autopilot drives into Wile E Coyote fake road wall in camera vs lidar test”

Mercedes' Solid-State Battery Prototype Comes Out Of The Lab, Onto The Road

Mercedes-Benz and Factorial announced a prototype EQS equipped with a solid-state battery. Road testing has already started. Solid-state batteries promise more range, faster charging times and better fire safety at similar or reduced weight compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries. The EQS is expected to deliver 620 miles (1,000 kilometers) of range on the WLTP cycle. … Continue reading “Mercedes' Solid-State Battery Prototype Comes Out Of The Lab, Onto The Road”

Road Test: 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid AWD

New Compact Crossover—the Most Efficient Mazda The 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid is the third iteration of this compact crossover utility vehicle (CUV), following turbocharged and non-turbocharged gasoline-only models. The significance of the CX-50 Hybrid is pretty clear. Mazda has been late to electrification, only in the past year or so offering a hybrid and plug-in … Continue reading “Road Test: 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid AWD”

675 hp AUDI E, Cybercab hits the road, and BYD gets set to take down Ford

On today’s slightly confusing episode of Quick Charge, we’ve got a 675 hp AUDI concept that isn’t really an Audi, a self-driving Tesla hitting the roads around Giga Texas while the company pulls all the demand levers in Europe, electric garbage trucks from Mack arriving in Wisconsin, and more! In addition to the latest new … Continue reading “675 hp AUDI E, Cybercab hits the road, and BYD gets set to take down Ford”

Road Test: 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited Long Range AWD

Premium EV Sedan from Mainstream Brand A salute to sedans A big thanks to Hyundai for not abandoning sedans in deference to SUVs, as the all-electric Ioniq 6 offers stunning style, roomy interior, supple ride, fast charging, a comprehensive safety suite and impressive driving range. Value wise, it is easily the best EV sedan on … Continue reading “Road Test: 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited Long Range AWD”

Holiday Fun! Taking A 32kWh MINI Cooper SE On A 962km Road Trip From Johannesburg To Afriski Resort In Lesotho And Back

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! South Africa’s charging network is growing all the time. EV drivers can now comfortably do road trips along most of the country’s major highways. Drivers can now also do road tips to resorts in neighbouring countries such as Lesotho. … Continue reading “Holiday Fun! Taking A 32kWh MINI Cooper SE On A 962km Road Trip From Johannesburg To Afriski Resort In Lesotho And Back”