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Safety and regulation aren’t the only big hurdles for autonomous vehicles. Driverless cars equipped with AI chips and advanced sensors require enormous amounts of energy for processing and data transmission.
In fact, the power demands from autonomous driving systems are so huge that they can halve the real-world driving range of some EVs. InsideEVs contributor Lawrence Ulrich explores this story in great depth, and it’s definitely worth a read.
Here’s what else is on the menu today:
China's newest EVs can project full-color movies using their headlights.
The all-electric Volkswagen ID. Polo promises over 280 miles of range and a low starting price.
Walmart is deploying ABB’s all-in-one chargers, complementing the Alpitronic dispensers that are already operational.
—Suvrat Kothari, Staff Writer
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Autonomous Driving Tech Is Power-Hungry. Can Modern EVs Really Handle It?
The math works out for fleets, for now. But if you want personal autonomy, expect to burn up a lot of battery.
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Chinese EVs Can Now Project Entire Movies From Their Headlights
While the U.S. is just catching up on adaptive driving beams, China's newest EVs can project full-color movies from their headlights.
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Volkswagen ID. Polo: This Is It
The production version of the all-electric ID. Polo promises over 280 miles of range and a low starting price.
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Walmart Is Rolling Out 400 kW DC Fast Chargers With Huge Screens
The retail giant is deploying ABB’s all-in-one chargers, complementing the Alpitronic dispensers that are already operational.