Tesla is the king of the hill when it comes to electric vehicles, and a big point of where the company pulls ahead is with tech. Android Auto, though, has always eluded Tesla vehicles, but a proof-of-concept demo shows that it is possible.
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First all-electric Google Street View car is a Jaguar I-Pace with air quality sensors for Dublin
For the past few years, Google has equipped its mapping vehicles with air pollution sensors. Google worked with Jaguar Land Rover on the first all-electric Street View car that will be tasked with measuring air quality in Dublin, Ireland.
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Google Maps on Android Automotive gets better at planning EV charging stops
The two cars that Android Automotive currently powers are both electric. Ahead of Google’s dashboard experience coming to more vehicles, the built-in Google Maps app is improving how you find EV charging stations.
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Ex-Uber self-driving head convicted of stealing Google trade secrets pardoned by Trump
Ahead of his term ending, President Trump late this evening issued 143 clemencies. One of the pardons was for Anthony Levandowski, who was convicted of stealing Google’s self-driving technology before departing for Uber.
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Waymo One’s fully driverless rides opening to public in Phoenix
Since 2017, Waymo has offered a limited access to a sometimes “fully driverless” ride-hailing service, Waymo One, to select residents of Phoenix. Starting today, Waymo’s fully driverless rides will gradually become available to all c…
Google Maps adds search options for electric car charging stations by plug type
Google Maps is now adding the ability to search for electric charging station connector types — making the process of topping up your vehicle that bit easier.
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Waymo explains how first responders should handle self-driving cars [Video]
Ahead of more and more self-driving cars appearing on the road, Waymo today published an instructional video on how first responders should interact with its autonomous vehicles in case of roadside emergencies. more…
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Tesla app disappears from the Google Play Store, will be back soon
A key part of owning a Tesla is managing your car and browsing for upgrades through the powerful Tesla apps on Android and iOS. Drivers with Android phones are currently unable to download the Tesla app, as it has been temporarily removed from the Goo…
Waymo has been testing Wi-Fi in self-driving cars as latest rider perk
Alphabet’s Waymo has been running its One program in Phoenix for the past several months, with several perks for riders along the way. Today, it’s been revealed that Waymo has been testing out Wi-Fi for riders within its self-driving vehicles.
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Waymo gains approval for transporting passengers in self-driving cars in California
As Waymo continues its push for a driverless future, the Alphabet company is trying to expand to more regions. This week, the state of California has granted Waymo a permit to transport passengers in its self-driving vehicles.
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