Tesla emerged victorious in its battle against Delaware over direct car sales after the state's Supreme Court overturned a ruling that prevented the EV-maker from opening a dealership there.
The previous ruling was based on the state’s Motor Vehicle Franchising Practices Act which prevents automakers from owning dealerships. However, Delaware’s high court recognized Tesla as a unique business model, thus excluding them from the same restrictions as legacy car-makers.
The win not only allows Tesla to offer direct-to-customer sales in Delaware, but also sets a concerning precedent for further US expansion.
Yesterday, Toyota's top scientist emphasized that battery electric vehicles (BEVs) alone cannot be the auto industry's sole solution to combat climate change due to unavoidable resource limitations.
Chief Executive of the Toyota Research Institute, Gill Prat, said that while BEVs can make a positive impact in countries with renewable infrastructure in place, in regions where coal is still prevalent, hybrid vehicles will ultimately be more effective in reducing CO2 emissions.
While the company does intend to introduce ten new BEVs by 2026, they still don’t want you to forget about all their Prius’ out there.
BMW has been on a quest for more than a decade to integrate virtual reality into their cars, but pesky motion confusion has stalled their progress—until now.
With a little help from Meta, they've finally cracked the code. By connecting their vehicles' sensors to Meta's tracking system, they’re paving the way for exciting XR (extended reality) experiences like assisting drivers in crowded parking lots and highlight hotspots with AR glasses.
Cause, ya know, paying attention to the road gets boring.