Autonomous Vehicle News

  • Aurora mayor takes firm stand against Greenbelt development


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    Mining vehicle manufacturer Kovatera opened a research and development facility in the community β€œto focus on the development of electric vehicle powertrain and autonomous vehicle systems, while others have planted roots in Aurora to expand man...

  • πŸ“‰ Lithium price drop could boost electric vehicle sales


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    The electric vehicle (EV) industry has been facing a challenge in recent years with the high cost of lithium, a critical component of EV batteries. However, the news of a 25 percent price drop in lithium by a Chinese lithium miner has brought h...

  • Newly published Ford patent would allow company to shut down key features if driver misses payments


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    A prospective Ford technology would allow the company to remotely shut down features and otherwise lock down vehicles whose owners don’t make their car payments. The repossession system computer for cars has yet to receive final approval for pa...

  • Mercedes brings first legal Level 3 self-driving system to Nevada


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    Mercedes said Drive Pilot has met the requirements of Nevada Chapter 482A for Autonomous Vehicles, and it hopes to make the system available in California later this year. Drive Pilot will work on the freeway in high-traffic situations at speed...

  • Ford Files Patent to Remotely Repossess Vehicles


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    If Ford secures a patent it applied for in August 2021 for "vehicle repossession" technology, owners who miss payments could find themselves unable to use important features or even locked out of their cars altogether. The patent also outlines ...

  • Morgan Stanley Reiterates Overweight Rating on Apple Stock, Names It a Top Pick


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    Reiteration of Overweight Rating and Top Pick StatusGiven these factors, Huberty reiterated her Overweight rating on Apple stock and named it a top pick. AAPL Stock Up 3.51% in Last Trading SessionDuring the last trading session, Apple Inc. (NA...

  • AAA Northeast: Fear of self-driving cars is on the rise


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    AAA Northeast: Fear of self-driving cars is on the riseThis is a file photo of cars on the highway. (WLNE)PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) β€” AAA Northeast released a report that suggests drivers in the U.S. are growing increasingly wary of automated dri...

  • World-Record eVTOL Is 1.5 Miles Closer to Getting Certified for Commercial Service


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    Photo: AutoFlightPhoto: AutoFlightPhoto: AutoFlightPhoto: AutoFlightAutoFlight is one of the early promoters of the aerial solution for future mobility. The company's first air taxi concept was built in 2021 and announced in January of last yea...