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Autos

Nikola’s Hydrogen Trucks Hit Production Snags

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A shortage of pressurized fuel tanks and electric batteries has significantly disrupted production.

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Bentley’s Profit Buoyed by Customized Cars

The British car maker said seven out of 10 customers spent more than $43,000 on customizing their new rides.

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Almost No One Makes a Good Driver Assistance System, Report Says

An insurance nonprofit found that claims about autonomous driving safety don’t measure up.

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Hyundai’s Cybersecurity Could Protect Self-Driving Cars from Hacks

The future of the connected car may come with a lot of driver data collection for the sake of personalization.

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Apple’s Auto Patents May Have a Lucrative Road Ahead

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An auto tech patent from Apple highlights that the iPhone maker has tons of vehicle-related intellectual property – and nowhere to use it.

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Honda’s Renewable Charging Rewards Could Boost EV Bet

Its recent patent for a renewable energy credit system could create needed incentives to get consumers to pay for pricey EVs.

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Luxury EV Startups Rivian and Lucid Face a Tough Road

The companies continue to lose massive amounts of money as consumers are turning to cheaper hybrids and traditional gas-powered vehicles.

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Tesla Patent Gives its Cars Better Situational Awareness

Tesla and other self-driving car firms face both regulatory battles and public perception hurdles.

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With Too Many EVs, Chinese Carmakers Look to Foreign Markets

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Demand has been slowing domestically, so Chinese companies are looking abroad to keep sales growing.

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GM Expands Hands-Free Driving Range as Industry Recalls Persist

The company’s Cruise now has double the road for autonomous driving, but many consumers continue to have safety concerns.

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Baidu’s Data Generation Tech May Sharpen its Self-Driving Reflexes

Baidu’s patent to tune up self-driving cars could help its fleet account for crazy drivers.

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Ford Balances Charging Demand to Get More EVs on the Road

The lack of charging infrastructure in the US has hurt consumer sentiment towards EVs. Ford may be looking at ways to fix it.

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Toyota Dines Out on Excess Hybrid Demand

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The automaker posted a record quarterly profit after leaning into the idea that not all consumers are ready for EVs.

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Ford Wants to Track Your Test Drive

The automakers recent patent for in-vehicle data tracking and analysis adds to the future of connected vehicles.

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The Global Auto Industry Is Recentering Around China

Overseas sales of China-made cars hit a record high in 2023, likely outpacing Japan to make China the world’s top exporter.

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Ford’s Privacy Patent Connects the Car to the Office

Ford may let you take work-from-anywhere even more seriously.

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