CES has increasingly become defined by what automakers and other mobility-focused companies bring to Las Vegas, and CES 2024<\/span><\/a> has been no exception. Though some major CES automotive players from past years like Ford, GM and Toyota didn\u2019t have a big presence, other companies filled the gaps with EV reveals, flying vehicles and a lot of talk about \u201csoftware-defined vehicles\u201d and generative AI.<\/p>\n As the TechCrunch team continues to cover CES from the show floor in Vegas, led by Transportation Editor Kirsten Korosec<\/a>, you can catch up on all of the mobility news right here as it comes in.<\/p>\n Honda unveils concept EVs and teases new 0 series lineup.\u00a0Image Credits:<\/strong> Kirsten Korosec<\/p>\n<\/div>\n If you\u2019re tired of \u201cthick, heavy\u201d EVs, Honda has an alternative vision for you. The carmaker showcased a more sleek design for its Saloon concept, while the Space-Hub takes a more family-friendly van approach. Beyond the concepts, Honda is targeting 2026 for a North American launch of the 0 series lineup. <\/span>Check out our first look right here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n From storage to flight in 30 minutes. A 16\u2032 road trailer can hold everything needed to take the Helix to uncongested, Class G airspace areas. Image Credits:\u00a0<\/strong>Pivotal<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Backed by Google co-founder Larry Page, Pivotal will begin shipping its $190,000 Helix vehicles in June, with the company telling TechCrunch that they have already been gathering preorders during CES. Read the full rundown on the Helix here<\/a>, including why it doesn\u2019t require a Federal Aviation Administration pilot certification.<\/span><\/p>\n Image Credits:<\/strong> Kirsten Korosec<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Supernal, a Hyundai subsidiary, showed off its new S-A2 electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft on the show floor. The craft is eventually intended to fuel a network of arial taxis through a partnership with Uber Elevate, though a rollout remains years away. The company intends to submit its proposal for FAA approval in 2025 with a launch targeted in 2028. <\/span>Check out our interview with the Supernal team here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Plus you can check out a more hands-on walkthrough of the aircraft below.<\/span><\/p>\n Image Credits:<\/strong> Volkswagen<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Just when you thought you could avoid a ChatGPT mention in this rundown, here it is: Volkswagen kicked off CES by announcing the AI chat bot would be added to its IDA voice assistant. Though like its standard form factor, the voice-powered ChatGPT could still be tricked, <\/span>as we learned in a hands-on demo<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Image credits:<\/strong> Kirsten Korosec<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Modular phones may have come and gone<\/span><\/a>, but Kia hopes modular vehicles will have a bit more success. Both the electric powertrain and the vehicles\u2019 tops are modular and connected through electromagnets. A three-row van, the Kia PV5, is targeting an approximate $35,000 price tag and a 2025 launch. <\/span>Read our first impressions here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Image Credits:<\/strong> Google<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Android Auto will now provide a clear indication of your car\u2019s charge state, along with suggested charging stops and an estimation of how much charge will remain once you reach your destination. <\/span>Check out all the details, plus some additional trip planning updates, here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\nHonda\u2019s 0 series EVs, Saloon and Space-Hub concepts debut<\/h2>\n
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