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Aurora secures $820 million in funding to commercially launch its autonomous tech and beyond

Electrek

Autonomous technology developer Aurora says it now has enough money to commercially launch its holistic system of self-driving products next year, thanks to a fresh round of public and private funding totaling $820 million.

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OLA Electric Scooter Ownership Blog - Dark Knight

Plug In India

Guest Post By Parvez Scott eBike and OLA electric scooter owner Patiala, PB Here is my ownership blog of the OLA S1 Pro. With the advent of new technology, improved battery tech, bms ,software, range, charging capacities, a lot has changed in this sector. ​Ola S1 Pro : A Locked ? Potential !! Ola S1 Pro : A Locked ?

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The 2024 Acura TLX Picks Up New Tech and Styling Elements

The Truth About Cars

Several new wheel designs are available, including a shark gray 19-inch wheel with the Technology Package, updated 20-inch wheels for the Type S, and a fresh 19-inch wheel for the A-Spec. Acura included a load of tech updates with the refresh, giving the TLX a larger 12.3-inch inch HD infotainment display and 12.3-inch

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LIVE BLOG: Tesla (TSLA) Q1 2021 earnings call summary

Teslarati

Anyway, thanks for staying with us for another live blog! We’ve got a long way to go before we’re dealing with season technology issues,” he said. And if one were to look at Tesla’s tech evolution, Tesla came to a point where it needed something more powerful than what the market offers. These are always fun.

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Musk: Tesla Roadster Will Use SpaceX Tech and Have Rocket Boosters

The Truth About Cars

We’re now hearing more grandiose claims about the car, with Musk saying that it would feature rocket technology thanks to a partnership with his other company, SpaceX. The only way to do something cooler than the Cybertruck is to combine SpaceX and Tesla technology to create something that’s not really a car.

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Polestar Hits Impressive Charging Speeds with Prototype Car and Novel Battery Tech

The Truth About Cars

The automaker partnered with battery technology company StoreDot on charging systems for a Polestar 5 prototype and achieved a 10-80 percent charge in just ten minutes. Most impressively, the XFC technology works on existing DC fast charging infrastructure and the growing number of 350-kW chargers.

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Hyundai Motor Group Previews Integrated Snow Chain Tech

The Truth About Cars

Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia state that the technology relies on “shape memory alloy modules that are located inside the wheel and tire.” However, advancements in the technology have resulted in companies running an electrical current through the material as a possible alternative to springs and hydraulics.

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