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While Tesla has been touting the high performance of its FSD (full self-driving) system, which allows for fully autonomous driving without human input, this claim was recently put to the test by a driver who attempted to use FSD for a 600-kilometer trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Without further ado, let’s take a look at his endeavor. ...  more

Sound insulation pad and cotton are the most common sound insulation materials right now that are made with the synthetic material of cotton and plastic or minerals, though scientists have recently discovered a cheaper and more eco-friendly material, which is fungus. ...  more

Foxconn (also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry) recently has been aggressively implementing its ambitious strategy to become a major player in the EV market. ...  more

Heavy metal cobalt is a crucial raw material for lithium-ion batteries, though it creates a substantial degree of negative impact to humans and the natural environment, and numerous microorganisms have stayed away from cobalt. Scientists have recently discovered that microorganisms create a layer of “iron shield” to protect themselves from being in contact with toxic cobalt, and the discovery may help with the development in the recycling of lithium ion batteries and the decontamination of heavy metals. ...  more

Audi has revealed more information about the new JV that it is forming with China FAW Group for manufacturing EVs. The MoU for the JV was signed in October 2020, and the entity will be officially established in the first quarter of this year. ...  more

Hyundai has officially announced the investment agreement with the government of the Guangzhou Development District on the establishment of the Hyundai Fuel Cell System (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd., where Hyundai will become the first global automotive manufacturer to set up a production base for hydrogen fuel cell systems in China, which will also be the first overseas production base of hydrogen fuel cell systems for the company. ...  more

The first residential hydrogen energy storage system in the world that is about as tall as a person and wide as a low cabinet has made its official debut. ...  more

A perfect storm has been seen in the semiconductor industry after the global pandemic, where the surging demand for electronics has resulted in a shortage of chips, and the increasing number of chip adoption for automobile has prompted numerous major automotive manufacturers to postpone production plans, for which the phenomenon may decelerate at least 6 months after, according to insiders of the industry. ...  more