A 2021 law directs NHTSA to set standards for impaired-driving prevention technology in new cars, but it does not authorize remote shutdowns.
Here’s What The Feds’ Remote ‘Kill Switch’ Plan Is Really About
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Tesla Adds Emergency Feature So You Can Drive Away From Supercharger Without Unplugging
Tesla’s Emergency Drive Away feature lets eligible U.S. vehicles leave a Supercharger while still plugged in, but warns that doing so causes damage.
Siemens And OMV Deploy High-power Electric Truck Charging In Austria
OMV has installed Siemens’ SICHARGE FLEX at Kufstein, with two truck chargers now and four higher-power MCS points planned for a later phase.
‘The TPU Film Isn’t Melting, It’s The Tiny Joint Between Plastic And Metal That Is Deforming’: How To Avoid Electric Pump And TPU Tube Incompatibility Leaving You Stranded
Cycling Weekly reports that electric-pump heat can deform the bond between a TPU tube and its valve, and outlines ways to reduce the risk.
California’s Clearer E-bike Rules; EU Tuning Ban; A Solid-state E-cargo Bike; Spiny’s New Conversion Kit + More
California’s SB 1167 sets e-bike sales rules for 2027 as a European industry group pushes action on tuning kits and non-compliant imports.
Automatic Transmission – A Data-privacy Study Of Connected Vehicles
A Northeastern University study tested 21 vehicles and 30 apps, finding third-party network traffic from 19 cars and sensitive identifiers in seven apps.
There’s Still Hope For The Old-Fashioned Hand Brake
Ford and RTR engineered a hand brake for the Mustang, reviving a control the original report says is nearly gone from new cars.
2027 Hyundai Tucson: An Everyday SUV With Sci-Fi Vibes
Hyundai’s fifth-generation Tucson grows, adds a 17-inch screen and an off-road hybrid XRT Pro, and drops the plug-in hybrid option.
Your Car Is Sharing More Private Data Than Your Smartphone. Who’s Getting It?
A Northeastern University–Consumer Reports study tested 21 vehicles and 30 apps, finding broad contact with advertising and analytics domains.
Car Emergency Kit: A Halloween Guide
Build a car emergency kit for breakdowns, bad weather, and long waits. Get a practical packing list, storage tips, and safety advice.
