California EV driver rages after 1 hour of charging cost more than filling up gas tank: ‘Electric car people have been lying’ See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Is the pump mightier than the plug? A Rivian owner has sparked an online debate after revealing how much she paid to fast charge her electric whip. Linda, a California-based food influencer, shared that she was charging her car while she did her Costco shopping. “It’s gonna take an hour and 10 minutes to get to 100% from 27%,” she told viewers in the clip, which is captioned “How much does it cost to charge a Rivian R1S? Is it worth it?: The video cuts to Linda recording the car’s charging progress and the vehicle’s estimates that she’s gained roughly 235 miles during the charging. After loading her Costco sundries, Linda again pans to the progress screen, which shows her Rivian is now at 94% capacity and has a range of 332 miles. Another figure revealed the $62.89 price of her charging session. The total cost was slightly higher: “64.59 for an hour and one minute, and I’m at 94%,” according to Linda. Linda then films herself struggling with the station’s “bulky ass” charger, revealing yet another frustration. Commenters were aghast at the cost of her fill-up, with many noting that the price tag is similar to that of regular gas. “I just spent $50.00 for gas to get 512 miles…took less than 5 minutes to fill up,” said one viewer. “I have an EV. To everyone: it’s not worth it. Range anxiety is real, public charging costs as much as gas, range plummets during winter, I could keep going. I fantasize frequently of a tree falling on my car so I can
Aug 25, 2026 · via nypost.com
Tech that keeps families connected with Verizon
Tech that keeps families connected with Verizon
The school year has everyone running in a hundred different directions, but staying connected as a family doesn’t have to cost a fortune.Verizon tech expert Kee-Lee Furguson is here with the devices that’ll help keep your whole crew in touch and set your year up for success.
Aug 24, 2026 · via kstp.com
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Aug 24, 2026 · via youtube.com
Polestar Still Has No Idea Why The U.S. Govt. Kicked It Out The automaker was stripped off its authorization to sell cars in the U.S. model year 2027 onward. - Polestar said the Department of Commerce has not yet explained its ban on selling cars in the U.S. - It is arguing that Volvo was granted authorization to sell an EV with an identical software stack. - The automaker has not appealed the Trump administration's decision. Polestar has yet to get an explanation from the U.S. Department of Commerce for its decision to effectively force the automaker out of the American car market. The government denied the automaker, which is owned by China’s Geely Group, authorization to sell cars in the U.S. for model year 2027 onward. Its corporate cousin, Volvo, was granted a special authorization to continue selling its cars in the U.S. In a letter sent to dealers and viewed by The Wall Street Journal (paywall), Polestar said it has yet to hear back from the Trump administration on why it must stop selling EVs in America. The automaker argued that its Polestar 3 electric SUV is mechanically identical to the Volvo EX90, and that both are assembled on the same production line at the Volvo Cars plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina. Gallery: Polestar 3 At the core of all this is the Connected Vehicle rule, which restricts vehicles linked to hardware or software from foreign adversaries such as China and Russia from being sold in the U.S. The rule was finalized by the Biden administration and argues that vehicles connected to Chinese technology, including telematics and advanced driver assistance systems, could pose a national security risk or potentially be used to spy on Americans. “In essence, we are currently focusing on getting the attention of (the Commerce
Aug 24, 2026 · via insideevs.com
Quebec Spent 64 Pages Proving Your Car Doesn't Respect You. Detroit Already Ran the Experiment. A government ethics panel in Quebec just spent the better part of a year producing a 64-page indictment of your dashboard, and the case it built about consent, insurance, and cloud storage reads almost like a legal brief the FTC already filed against General Motors. Only this time, the target isn't one automaker's fine print. It's the entire idea that "I agree" still means anything once you're driving a computer with seats. The report comes from Quebec's Commission de l'ethique en science et en technologie, a provincial body that usually spends its time on subjects like artificial intelligence and biotechnology, not bumper-to-bumper traffic. Its president, Luc Begin, working with a committee of outside experts, spent months mapping what happens to the data a modern car generates every time it moves. They identified twelve distinct problems, and none of them are hypothetical. The Consent Model Was Built for Websites, Not 4,000-Pound Objects Start with the finding that should worry car enthusiasts more than the others: the report concludes that the classic model of individual consent is fundamentally broken for connected vehicles. That isn't a vague complaint about long terms and conditions, though the commission notes that only about seven percent of people ever read them. It's a structural problem. A privacy policy assumes the person who clicked accept is the same person using the product for its entire life. Phones mostly work that way. Cars don't. A car gets driven by a spouse who never opened the app, a teenager who borrowed the keys, a valet, a rental customer, and eventually a used-car buyer who has no idea what account is still synced to the infotainment system. Nobody re-consents at any of those handoffs. The data
Aug 24, 2026 · via autos.yahoo.com
A government ethics panel in Quebec just spent the better part of a year producing a 64-page indictment of your dashboard, and the case it built about consent, insurance, and cloud storage reads almost like a legal brief the FTC already filed against General Motors. Only this time, the target isn’t one automaker’s fine print. It’s the entire idea that “I agree” still means anything once you’re driving a computer with seats. The report comes from Quebec’s Commission de l’ethique en science et en technologie, a provincial body that usually spends its time on subjects like artificial intelligence and biotechnology, not bumper-to-bumper traffic. Its president, Luc Begin, working with a committee of outside experts, spent months mapping what happens to the data a modern car generates every time it moves. They identified twelve distinct problems, and none of them are hypothetical. The Consent Model Was Built for Websites, Not 4,000-Pound Objects Start with the finding that should worry car enthusiasts more than the others: the report concludes that the classic model of individual consent is fundamentally broken for connected vehicles. That isn’t a vague complaint about long terms and conditions, though the commission notes that only about seven percent of people ever read them. It’s a structural problem. A privacy policy assumes the person who clicked accept is the same person using the product for its entire life. Phones mostly work that way. Cars don’t. A car gets driven by a spouse who never opened the app, a teenager who borrowed the keys, a valet, a rental customer, and eventually a used-car buyer who has no idea what account is still synced to the infotainment system. Nobody re-consents at any of those handoffs. The data keeps flowing regardless of who’s actually behind the wheel, which means the person described in
Aug 24, 2026 · via theautowire.com
Even connected car head units are being targeted by hackers now — experts warn in-car systems are at risk of being hijacked into a botnet Android car screens are becoming hacker bait - Hackers exploited trusted software updates to deliver malware directly into car head units - Kaspersky says this is the first campaign tailored specifically for vehicle head units - The malware can run silently without showing drivers any visible interface Car head units are now being drawn into a growing wave of Android malware campaigns built for connected vehicle systems, experts have warned. A newly discovered malware campaign is infecting these head units directly, systems that combine multimedia functions with, in some models, vehicle control. According to Kaspersky, this campaign marks the first documented case of malware built specifically for this type of infection chain. Compromised update channels deliver malware straight into vehicles Researchers believe the activity can likely be traced back to the MoYu Group, a threat actor closely tied to the well-known BadBox botnet, which spread through the legitimate update mechanisms built directly into the firmware of Android-based head units manufactured by DoFun. The infection chain originates from TWCore, a legitimate system app that is normally responsible for collecting analytics and updating head unit software remotely. Attackers hijacked this trusted update channel using a specialized dropper called JarService to deliver previously unknown malware directly onto a range of affected devices. Once successfully installed, the malware operated quietly as a regular background application without ever displaying any visible user interface. Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed! Kaspersky identified nine distinct remote commands built into the malware, capable of displaying unwanted ads and executing various forms of ad fraud. The malware also
Aug 24, 2026 · via techradar.com
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Aug 24, 2026 · via youtube.com
Suzuki e Sky Electric Kei Car Debuts With 310 Km Range, Weighs Just 1,030 Kg - Team Autopunditz - 19 hours ago - 4 min read Suzuki has taken another major step in its electric vehicle journey with the debut of the e Sky, a compact battery-electric kei car developed primarily for the Japanese market. The production-oriented model evolves from the Vision e-Sky concept showcased earlier and is scheduled to make its Japanese market debut in autumn 2026. Suzuki’s Japanese dealer network has also begun promoting the upcoming model through a dedicated teaser campaign. The Suzuki e Sky stands out for its exceptionally compact footprint, low kerb weight and a claimed driving range of 310 km, making it an interesting new entrant in Japan’s growing electric kei-car segment. Suzuki e Sky Dimensions and Weight The new Suzuki e Sky measures: - Length: 3,395 mm - Width: 1,475 mm - Height: 1,625 mm - Wheelbase: 2,460 mm - Kerb weight: 1,030 kg - Turning radius: 4.4 metres The length, width and height closely follow the dimensions Suzuki had previously announced for the Vision e-Sky concept. Suzuki describes the model as a compact BEV designed around everyday commuting, shopping and occasional longer journeys. At just 3.4 metres long, the e Sky is considerably smaller than most conventional hatchbacks. Its tall-body design and relatively long wheelbase should nevertheless help maximise passenger space within its kei-car footprint. 310 Km Driving Range One of the biggest upgrades over the concept is the claimed driving range. The production-oriented Suzuki e Sky is said to offer a reference range of 310 km in its two-wheel-drive configuration. This represents an improvement over the Vision e-Sky concept, which had earlier been associated with a range of more than 270 km. Suzuki has not yet revealed key technical details such
Aug 24, 2026 · via autopunditz.com
Motor event offers key market outlook Chengdu show features technology, overseas growth and competition Around 120 major domestic and international automakers are showcasing about 1,600 vehicles at the Chengdu Motor Show, highlighting the latest developments in electrification and intelligent technologies. The 10-day event, which kicked off on Friday, is the first major A-level auto show in China in the second half of the year and an important indicator of the market outlook for the months ahead. "A wide range of debut models across different segments is displayed, giving visitors and consumers a clear picture of the latest industry developments and market trends," said Liu Guoliang, general manager of Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai, one of the event's organizers. The show comes as China's auto market undergoes a profound structural shift. Passenger vehicle sales fell 24.3 percent year-on-year to 8.29 million units in the first half of 2026. While sales of traditional fuel-powered passenger vehicles dropped 31.9 percent year-on-year to 3.69 million units, new energy vehicle sales rose 7.3 percent during the same period, with their market share continuing to expand. "China's auto market is experiencing an interplay of ice and fire," Liu said, referring to the contraction of the overall market and the accelerating development of electrified smart vehicles. The changing market is also pushing automakers to compete less on price and more on technology, product value and brand differentiation. The Chengdu show provides a snapshot of the growing technological strength of Chinese automakers. BYD has brought together its Dynasty and Ocean series as well as Denza, Fangchengbao and Yangwang, showcasing fast-charging and advanced driver-assistance technologies. Chery Group is displaying 38 models from all five of its brands, while Great Wall Motor, Geely Galaxy, Hongqi, BAIC, Deepal, Voyah and other Chinese brands are expanding their new energy and intelligent vehicle portfolios.
Aug 24, 2026 · via chinadaily.com.cn
In connected car news are Verra Mobility, CardinaleWay, Hyundai, Genesis, AWS, Cinemo, AUTOCRYPT, LG, Cedar, TomTom, Dolby & SmashLabs. In this Article USF Study Records 97 Percent Drop in Speeding Violations via Verra Mobility School Zone Tech CardinaleWay Hyundai and Genesis Deploys Meta AI Smart Glasses for Digital Multi-Point Inspections TASKING-Led Consortium Wins AWS Hackathon with Governed Agentic AI SDV Workflow A joint engineering team comprising TASKING, Infineon Technologies, and the German Aerospace Center (DLR) secured top honors at the AWS Accelerating the V-Cycle with Agentic AI hackathon in Munich. The prototype achieved the competition’s highest score for OEM purchase readiness, validating an agentic AI-driven engineering pipeline designed to streamline safety-critical embedded development across the automotive software-defined vehicle (SDV) V-cycle. The system utilizes AWS Kiro AI agents and the TASKING AI Framework to orchestrate full-lifecycle software development while retaining deterministic verification and required human oversight. The workflow integrates Infineon device specifications, register updates, and silicon errata directly into early design phases to ground generative code generation in verified hardware parameters. From there, autonomous agents execute iterative coding-standard analysis, generate unit tests, perform structural coverage analysis, and run virtual ECU simulations to generate auditable compliance evidence. Engineered as a proof of concept for cloud deployment via AWS Marketplace, the framework is structured to eliminate fragmented toolchains and manual handoffs for globally distributed automotive, aerospace, and defense engineering teams. Cinemo Deploys Cloud-Based Media Streaming Across Hyundai Motor Group In-Vehicle Platforms AUTOCRYPT Red Team Secures First Place in DEF CON 34 Car Hacking Village CTF AUTOCRYPT took first place at the DEF CON 34 Car Hacking Village Capture the Flag (CTF) competition in Las Vegas, outperforming 83 global cybersecurity teams. The company’s Red Team completed the full slate of hardware and software exploits in 25 hours—half the allotted 50-hour timeframe—marking the first team
Aug 23, 2026 · via autoconnectedcar.com
If Your Car's 12V Port Is Charging Your Devices Slowly, This Might Be Why We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Unless you're in a bind, it's highly advisable to avoid using public-facing USB ports, but the good news is that you shouldn't need to do so very often these days thanks to all the other options we have. In addition to portable power banks, most modern are equipped with more than one type of charging option, including the classic, reliable 12-volt DC port. Once reserved for cigarette lighters, this connection often includes a flip-top cover, and some vehicles even have more than one. Your vehicle's 12V port gets power from the car's battery (either with the key on or off), but you need an adapter to convert that power for your phone or device. There are hundreds of 12V-port charging adapters on the market, but if you've noticed that your 12V port is doing a bad job at charging your mobile tech, the issue may have more to do with the adapter you're using than the port itself. Most 12V ports are rated between 10 and 20 amps, but an older (or cheaper) DC adapter may be capped at 10 amps or less. For best results, you'll want to invest in an adapter that will deliver the power you need and comes from a reliable manufacturer. Fortunately, top-shelf brands like Anker and Ugreen have numerous 12V adapters to choose from, many of which include both USB-C and USB-A connections. Give your car (and your phone) the charging tech it deserves Let's not forget that any type of USB adapter is only as good as the USB cable you're plugging into it. Generally speaking, the thin, short USB wires that are hanging around in your junk drawer
Aug 23, 2026 · via bgr.com
How is Android Auto different from Android Automotive? One connects to your phone, and the other one doesn't. Android Auto and Android Automotive sound like two names for the same product, which isn't exactly helping anyone. Thankfully, the difference is pretty simple. The one that most drivers will be familiar with is Android Auto. The experience is powered by your Android phone, and a compatible car display provides you with a driving-friendly interface for navigation, music, messaging and supported applications. It's Google's response to Apple CarPlay and can be used via USB or wirelessly, depending on your phone and car. Android Automotive OS (AAOS) is a different animal. It operates directly on the car's hardware, meaning there's no need for a phone to do the heavy lifting. It gets a little more complicated when Google built-in comes into the mix (as if the naming wasn't confusing enough), but that's another story. Android Auto needs your phone Consider your phone the brain and the dashboard the larger, less distracting place to put everything while driving. Android Auto is not a substitute for the software that is already in your car. It displays a specialized interface from your phone on the car's screen, allowing you to use compatible apps like Google Maps, Spotify and messaging services without having to handle the phone. That phone dependency is part of the attraction too. You can connect to another compatible vehicle and bring your apps, accounts and preferences with you. The car itself may be running Android, another operating system or something completely proprietary. The concept behind Apple CarPlay is similar. Even CarPlay Ultra, which extends further into compatible vehicles by taking over more displays and surfacing some vehicle controls, still requires an iPhone. Android Auto apps can also access some vehicle data if supported
Aug 23, 2026 · via engadget.com
New vehicle owners are growing skeptical of screen-heavy, feature-dense technology, favoring instead the kind of automotive tech they barely notice, according to the JD Power 2026 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study. The annual study, which measures how effectively automakers bring new technology to market, found that features operating quietly in the background are earning the highest satisfaction scores, while more visible and more advanced systems, including hands-free driving and passenger screens, are generating friction rather than delight. Hyundai ranked highest among mass market brands for innovation for the seventh consecutive year, while Cadillac took the top overall spot and led the premium segment, with Genesis close behind in second place among premium brands. The Case for Invisible Technology Smart ignition, which starts and shuts off a vehicle automatically based on driver behavior, ranked highest in overall satisfaction across the entire study while posting one of the lowest problem counts measured, at 2.4 problems per 100 vehicles. Smart climate control, which uses artificial intelligence to adjust cabin temperature and airflow for comfort and efficiency, and smart driver preference systems that recall individual settings, showed similarly strong results: high satisfaction paired with low problem counts. Doron Hikry, director of customer success at JD Power, said the pattern reflects what owners actually want from in-car technology. He noted that the features earning the strongest response are usually the ones customers barely notice because they simply work, easing everyday driving tasks without requiring the driver’s attention. By contrast, he said, piling on more automation and additional screens does not necessarily translate into a better ownership experience, and the technologies resonating most are the ones solving a real problem without adding effort or stress. Hands-Free Systems Underperform Simpler Driver Assist Tech One of the study’s more notable findings involves driver assistance technology. SAE Level
Aug 23, 2026 · via autoconnectedcar.com
I am perhaps the only person at Android Police who regularly goes out to bat for wireless Android Auto. Despite the horror of my colleagues, I use it all the time. It's my go-to way of using Android Auto, and I can't imagine why anyone would use the wired version if they could use wireless. Which is why it baffles me that person after person claims that wired Android Auto is the only way to go. I feel like a madman, but I refuse to back down. I do not understand why anyone is still using wires for Android Auto. How are you keeping your wires in? What sort of smooth roads are you all on? My first experience with Android Auto was through a wired connection, and it was terrible. My car only supports Android Auto through a cable, so I was always going to use it that way. And it started just fine; plug it in, and after a little poking at the screens, it was ready to go. Champion, off to a good start. Rolled down the drive, onto the road, around a corner and— oh, the cable fell out. Never mind, pull over, pop it back in, start again. Over a speed bump, and— it fell out again. Hm. I'm exaggerating for the sake of drama, and it wasn't as bad as that. I could go a mile without it dropping out. But it was extremely prone to dropping out on bumpy roads, or when going around corners. And I hardly need to tell you that a wired Android Auto connection needs a connected wire to work. As soon as I could, I purchased a wireless adapter and a fancy cradle to hold my phone. You might think it was my phone at fault, and you'd
Aug 23, 2026 · via androidpolice.com
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Connected cars pose privacy issues, Quebec report says
Posted Aug 22, 2026 11:37:05 AM.
Modern vehicles have become complex digital hubs that constantly track and record what you do.
Those are the findings published in a new report by Quebec’s committee on ethics in science and technology.
The 64-page report identified 12 major privacy risks, including cybersecurity, location tracking and unfair insurance practices.
Cameras from connected vehicles can also record bystanders who have not consented to being filmed, it says.
Luc Bégin, the head of the committee, acknowledges there are benefits to smart cars.
But because many skip reading the terms and conditions, he says it’s crucial people be aware of the risks to make informed decisions.
Aug 23, 2026 · via kitchener.citynews.ca
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Stolen car causes deadly crash in Atlantic County, 4 arrested
Two adults were killed after investigators say a stolen G-Wagon veered into oncoming traffic in Mays Landing. Four people, including three juveniles are facing charges connected to the crash.
Aug 23, 2026 · via fox29.com
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Aug 22, 2026 · via autocarindia.com