Transportation is now a tech-driven industry. Exploring automotive technology, from electric vehicles and self-driving tech to infotainment systems shaping the future of mobility.
What just happened? General Motors' electric vehicles can now juice up at Tesla's extensive Supercharger network across the United States. This collaboration has been in the works for over a year after GM announced plans in early 2023 to adopt Tesla's proprietary charging connector and software for its upcoming EVs.
There's the perception that the EV market is stalling, but is that really true?
Why it matters: The EV market is at a critical juncture as automakers revise production goals citing softening demand even though research still points towards long-term growth. Now is an ideal time for consumers to consider making the switch to EVs while manufacturers must adapt quickly to a changing market and still maintain a long-term vision for electrification.
Gigantic cars, shrinking safety: NHTSA proposes rules to protect pedestrians
In context: Cars continue to grow bigger even as household sizes have shrunk in the US. Low-slung station wagons and sedans are all but extinct as automakers double down on larger, taller vehicles; SUVs and pickups have swelled from just over half of new sales in 2013 to a staggering four out of every five new cars sold today. Ford, which kicked off automotive mobility with the Model T, doesn't even offer a sedan in its US lineup anymore.
Trailer packed with flexible solar panels powers minimalist EV
What just happened? We've all wondered why automakers haven't quite cracked the code on solar-powered electric vehicles yet. Well, YouTuber Drew Builds Stuff decided to take a swing at that concept himself. In a recent video, he showed it's possible to drive indefinitely solely on solar energy, but also illustrated why making this a practical reality still has a long road ahead.