There are many concept cars presented during the Consumer Electronics Show 2017, in which the objective is similar in everything - automation. The self-driving cars are wonderful, but what would the owners do once they get on the car?
US-based startup Neodriven has created a rearview mirror that can allegedly transform any car into a self-driving car. Priced at $1,495, the system tracks the driving data, sends it back to the company and then instructs the car to emulate the driving habits.
The next generation Jeep Grand Cherokee will ditch its aging Mercedes-Benz-based platform for a new platform from Alfa Romeo. This is part of Jeep's plan to bring back the rear wheel drive to the Grand Cherokee line.
Japanese automaker Nissan has announced its newest design concept called Vmotion 2.0 at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show. The new concept packs autonomous technology, as well as several modern design cues.
Scientists have successfully produced synthetic spider silk made from proteins of the E.coli bacteria. The final product is light and biodegradable but stronger than steel. It is expected to open up possibilities in engineering and other fields.
At the recent Consumer Electronic Show 2017, Microsoft announced its plan to push its cloud services and digital assistance to automated cars. Microsoft Azure and Cortana will soon become a car standard as Nissan, BMW, Toyota, and Volvo have expressed their intention to implement the platform.
Nvidia is the latest entrant in the self-driving segment. The company is planning to collaborate with Audi to develop an autonomous vehicle by 2020. The announcement was made at the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show 2017.
Honda has unveiled a new technology callied Moto Riding Assist technology, which makes a motorcycle capable of balancing itself when at rest or moving. While self-balancing, the front wheel of the bike twitches back and forth to keep itself upright.
Japanese automaker Toyota unveiled a new concept self-driving car at the CES 2017 on Wednesday called "Concept-i" which notifies the cars driving behind it about upcoming road hazards. It also greets both the driver and the passengers approaching it, and the car's integrated virtual companion "Yui" learns the driver's behavior and driving pattern.
Tesla has started mass production of lithium-ion battery cells at its new Gigafactory. The company is running the production facility in collaboration with Panasonic Corp. The cells would be used in various Tesla energy storage products. The announcement was made on Wednesday through a blog post.
