Technology Reviews
Schlumberger New Energy & Panasonic Energy Partner To Make New Battery Grade Lithium
At the Neolithic Energy project, the approach is different from direct lithium extraction to enable the production of high purity lithium.
Economists Say It's time For Norway To Tax Luxury Electric Cars
Jun 11, 2021 06:53 PM
Norway should begin taxing high-end battery-powered cars to lower the overall cost of its generous electric vehicle (EV) incentives, economists at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in a working paper.
Nvidia Acquires DeepMap To Enhance Self Driving Technology
Jun 11, 2021 06:00 PM
For Nvidia, DeepMap is a nice acquisition since it counts big companies like Mercedes, Ford, Honda and SAIC as its customers.
Waymo, J.B. Hunt Test Robo-Trucks In Texas
Jun 11, 2021 05:30 PM
The test comes as trucking companies are scrambling to find drivers, and experimenting with automated driving technology as a way to eventually reduce the need for human operators.
Italy Aims To Generate Over 1 Billion Euro For Battery Plant, Stellantis To Play A Key Role: Report
Jun 11, 2021 05:27 PM
Italy aims to spur total investments of more than one billion euros ($1.22 billion) to build an electric car battery factory with car maker Stellantis expected to play a leading role.
China's Huawei Aims To Reach Driverless Car Technology In 2025
Jun 11, 2021 05:15 PM
China's Huawei Technologies aims to develop driverless passenger car technology by 2025, an executive said on Thursday, as the world's largest telecommunications equipment maker diversifies its business in the face of U.S. sanctions.
Alibaba To Develop Self-Driving Trucks With Logistics Unit Cainiao
Jun 10, 2021 11:24 PM
Cheng Li, chief technology officer of Alibaba Group said Cainiao aims to introduce 1,000 autonomous delivery robots in China over the next year.
Tesla Could Introduce A Steer By Wire System In 2021 Model S
Jun 10, 2021 04:50 PM
Tesla has been working on steering by wire system, though so far, the company hasn't said that the new Model S has it.
Autonomous Driving Startup Waabi Raises $83.5 Million
Jun 10, 2021 03:57 PM
Waabi's focus on trucks & logistics is because of the shortage of truck drivers and because highways are easier for machine learning systems.