RIVIAN E-BIKE REVEALED, EYES-OFF GM SUPER CRUISE COMING, & HORSE POWERTRAIN | INSIDEEVS PODCAST EP47

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This episode of InsideEVs Podcast delves into significant advancements in automotive technology and micro-mobility. General Motors unveiled its 'eyes-off' Super Cruise system, set to debut on the Cadillac Escalade IQ, promising a leap in autonomous driving capabilities by utilizing lidar and eliminating the need for constant driver attention. While impressive, regulatory hurdles and rollout details remain to be seen. The podcast also highlighted GM's new unified electrical architecture, designed to streamline software updates and integration across both EV and ICE platforms. On the micro-mobility front, Rivian's e-bike spinoff, Also, was showcased. The Also E-Bike is lauded for its ground-up design, integrating advanced software, over-the-air updates, and a modular hardware system, aiming to bring 'Rivian magic' to the e-bike market. The TMB e-bike is priced starting under $4,000, with a launch edition at $4,500. Finally, the discussion touched upon Horse Powertrain, a joint venture focused on developing cleaner, more efficient internal combustion engines optimized for hybrid and extended-range EV applications, offering a pragmatic approach to decarbonization amidst the ongoing EV transition.