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Zoox expands routes, operational hours, and top speed of its bespoke driverless robotaxis

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The startup is unique in that rather than converting existing EVs into robotaxis like its competitors (a process facing its own number of issues ), Zoox has designed and begun implementing an entirely purpose-built EV without pedals or a steering wheel. However, the driverless EVs can achieve speeds up to 75 mph.

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SafeAI builds first-ever electric, autonomous Caterpillar haul truck conversion

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Obayashi sacrificed one of its Caterpillar 725 articulated haul trucks to the project, which was converted to electric drive and fitted with SafeAI’s latest autonomous technology. SafeAI’s autonomous electric Caterpillar 725 haul truck SafeAI converted this Caterpillar haul truck to autonomous and electric; via SafeAI.

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Toyota to introduce FCV fuel cell concept in North America at CES in January

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will stage the North American debut of the FCV Concept, a sedan-based hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, on 6 January at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. In addition, the FC system is equipped with Toyota’s high-efficiency boost converter. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,

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Uber, Kia sign electric vehicle partnership – ET Auto

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US ride-hailing platform Uber and South Korean automaker Kia announced Wednesday the signing of an agreement on producing electric vehicles, during the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Kia’s goal is to produce 150,000 PBVs by 2025 and regularly increase the rate to 300,000 per year by 2030.

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High oleic soy-based motor oils receive API certification

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Biosynthetic Technologies utilizes a chemical reaction process to convert fatty acid into a new molecule structure called an estolide. API test results verify these new biosynthetic-based motor oils meet or exceed the performance characteristics of most high quality petroleum-based oils currently on the market.

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All-new electric Kia PV5 is a gamechanger in the world of vans with its advanced tech and interchangeable rear body

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Unveiling the Kia PV1, PV5 and flagship PV7 at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Kia announced that all three vehicles were shown off in close-to-production guise, confirming the mid-size PV5 would be on sale in 2025. Measuring in at 4.7m

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Pininfarina and AC Future’s electric home on wheels revealed at CES 2024 | Autocar Professional

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Among the many automotive exhibits at the ongoing CES 2024 in Las Vegas is a futuristic mobile home on wheels designed by Pininfarina for AC Future, a leading innovator in developing futuristic living solutions and a developer of electric recreational vehicles.