[ad_1] The venture, called “smart Automobile Co., Ltd.” will see Mercedes and Geely contribute a total of 5.4 billion Chinese Yuan (roughly $780 million) to the initiative, which aims to expand Smart’s EV-only portfolio with a new range of global products, slated for launch in 2022. Given Mercedes’ brand and heritage, it’s unlikely that its […]
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A dispatch from inside Sony’s prototype electric car
[ad_1] The car isn’t meant for use on public roads, but we know it can be driven. It’s been tested, and briefly cruised onto the stage during Sony’s CES press conference earlier this week. According to Sony’s Tatsuya Koeda, the next stage in the development of Vision-S is to figure out how the autonomous driving […]
Fiat Chrysler’s Airflow Vision concept car touts an all-digital cabin
[ad_1] The Airflow Vision reportedly touts an interface that’s “safe, easy to use and understand,” with a clean, consistent and legible system that should keep distractions to a minimum. You can also personalize the interface down to grouping screens based on your particular needs. It’s also possible to share info with anyone else in the […]
EV maker Nio struggles to grow as Tesla delivers first China-made cars
[ad_1] The company does have plans for a stronger lineup, although you won’t see these new models for a while. It just introduced the EC6 (shown above), a “coupe SUV” that boasts a 0-62MPH time of 4.7 seconds and a claimed 382-mile range with a 100kWh battery pack. It also revamped its larger ES8 SUV […]
Mazda claims long-range EVs are worse for the planet than diesels
[ad_1] The company determined that a 95kWh battery (close to what you’d see in Tesla’s higher-end Model S and X) would require more emissions from the very start due to both the larger pack and extended use while driving. That situation would only get worse if you replace the battery around the same interval, according […]
Kia will release a production version of its Imagine EV in 2021
[ad_1] The Korean automaker is also poised to roll out an EV-only architecture it’ll share with its sibling brand Hyundai. That should deliver faster and longer-ranged cars than existing models like the Niro EV and Soul EV. In the interview, Herrera mentioned that Kia would have a hydrogen fuel cell car by late 2020 or […]
Ford’s next Focus RS may be a powerful hybrid
[ad_1] Car suggested that hybrid tech for the rear wheels would not only provide better traction, but improve handling through smarter torque vectoring. It wouldn’t be the same as a conventional all-wheel drive system (where one powerplant drives all four wheels), but it would accomplish many of the same goals. It’s not certain when the […]
Tesla code hints Model 3 might get 100kWh battery and Ludicrous Mode
[ad_1] Other leaks point to a possible “base plus AWD” trim level, new wheel options (including 20-inch “dark staggered” stiletto wheels) and a since-confirmed switch to in-house tire pressure sensors instead of the earlier Continental hardware. There’s no guarantee that Tesla will implement the battery, performance or wheel upgrades. This is a company known to […]
Electric Mini Cooper SE pre-orders are open in the US
[ad_1] The base Mini Cooper SE will set you back $29,900 with an $850 destination and handling fee (federal and state credits will bring down the price a bit, if you’re eligible). Among the features on the standard model are a 6.5-inch display with a navigation system, Apple CarPlay compatibility, automatic dual zone climate control, […]
BMW will finally support Android Auto in July 2020
[ad_1] We’ve asked BMW about support for wired Android Auto as well as the possibility of upgrading older vehicles. This won’t be ideal if you’re driving a slightly older BMW or prefer a phone that simply won’t get support. Nonetheless, it’s good news if you’d rather not switch to an iPhone just to avoid BMW’s […]