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The Robotic Autonomy in Complex Environments with Resiliency (RACER) programme is undertaken by DARPA to demonstrate autonomous UGV capabilities.

Kia EV6 gets fast charging. With a compatible charger, the EV6 change go from 10 percent to 80 percent in a matter of 18 minutes.

Kia EV6 gets ultra-fast charging speed. With a compatible charger, the EV6 change go from 10 percent to 80 percent in a matter of 18 minutes.

23 April 2021 11:31 am / 2 comments It appears that bookings for the Perodua Ativa has increased substantially this month. According to a circular to dealers by the carmaker dated April 21, bookings have reached 55,000 units and the waiting period for the most in-demand configuration is up to four months. In an April 1 statement, Perodua president and CEO Datuk Zainal Abidin Ahmad said that Ativa bookings were at 14,574 units since order taking started on February 19. Perodua has been work...

3 March 2021 8:13 pm / 129 comments Finally, the Perodua Ativa has been officially launched in Malaysia. Instead of the customary big event, Perodua unveiled the D55L SUV via a virtual launch this evening, finally confirming the Ativa name in the process. If you’re wondering, Ativa is Portuguese for active, which makes sense for an SUV. Also announced were the official prices. The Ativa starts at RM61,500 for the base X variant, going up to RM66,100 for the mid H. The top AV is yours f...

FIRST LOOK: Perodua Ativa SUV detailed walk-around 4 March 2021 12:08 am / 42 comments This is the one, folks. The new Perodua Ativa, or as you’ve known it from before, the D55L SUV. This is an extremely important model for Perodua as it debuts the new DNGA global platform, as well as its very first turbocharged engine and CVT gearbox. On top of all that, there’s a whole load of new technologies, including ASA 3.0, as well as adaptive cruise control and Level 2 semi-autonomous driving....

19 February 2021 11:51 pm / 74 comments Click to enlarge Like a cue to let loose, Perodua’s sales personnel are out in full force to win those bookings for the D55L SUV, which the order books were opened for today. They are armed with this leaflet, which appears to be a genuine flyer. UPDATE 1: The same images have now appeared on Perodua’s website, but curiously without the Ativa name. Article updated with the new teaser images below. UPDATE 2: If so, the car’s name is out, and th...