[ad_1] For context, the current Tesla Model S Performance sells for $99,990 with slightly faster acceleration (0-60MPH in 2.4 seconds versus 2.6) and an EPA-estimated 348-mile range. There are still reasons you’d consider the Taycan over the Model S, and not just for that Porsche badging. The Taycan may not be quite as fast, but […]
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Tesla cars will soon talk to pedestrians
[ad_1] This may be out of the reach of many older Tesla cars, and it’s not certain if you’ll get to either speak directly to people outside or send automated speech (say, to warn that you’re backing up). It could still be helpful both for convenience and as a safety measure, though. You could alert […]
GM reportedly plans to bring back the Hummer as an electric pickup
[ad_1] At the moment, the automaker reportedly plans to reinvent the Hummer as a single pickup truck model aimed at off-road enthusiasts. The WSJ says the new model will fall under the company’s GMC brand. Additionally, the car will reportedly be the first among several other electric SUVs and pickup trucks GM plans to bring […]
Nissan crams more safety tech into the base 2020 Leaf
[ad_1] On top of that, every 2020 Leaf will have an eight-inch touchscreen. The Leaf Plus already had that, but the previous Leaf S and SV had five- and seven-inch touchscreens respectively. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will also be available as standard. But those additions (along with others such as knee-level and side-impact airbags) […]
Mercedes unveils crazy Avatar-inspired concept car
[ad_1] The Mercedes-Benz AVTR (advance vision transportation) is inspired by Avatar. Even the name is a nod towards the movie. The show car is an EV and can drive forwards and sideways. The vehicles is a rolling light show with displays that spread out beyond the dash. the vehicle has no doors and is supposed […]
Sony showed off an electric car to highlight its automotive technologies
[ad_1] Sony has unveiled an electric car — yes, an actual car — at CES today. It’s the first prototype vehicle under Sony’s mobility efforts called the Vision-S initiative, and based on what the tech giant said during its press event, it was built to showcase the automotive technologies it developed and can offer. Sony […]
New lithium-sulfur battery could let phones last five days between charges
[ad_1] The key was to rework the particle bonds in sulfur cathodes to help them handle higher loads without decreases in capacity, performance or stability. The technique was derived from the bridging architectures you see in processing detergent powders, the university said. The challenge is to get the battery to production. Many researchers have touted […]
Fisker’s Ocean electric SUV will start at $29,999 after tax credit
[ad_1] Those payment options aren’t new, but still stand out. If you’d prefer to lease the Ocean, you can pay $379 per month (plus $2,999 down before delivery) with maintenance and service included. There’s also a “$0 drive off” option if you’re qualified and make a $2,999 down payment. Fisker is promising to make much […]
Audi EVs will get high-performance RS models in 2021
[ad_1] While there’s nothing definite, Autocar also said it was “understood” Audi would resurrect the R8 E-Tron as a limited production supercar that would arrive in late 2021. It’s believed to be an “upgraded” EV that would largely resemble the 2015 car on the surface. The RS strategy wouldn’t be surprising. Audi sometimes has three […]
Segway’s latest EV prototype looks like Professor X’s wheelchair
[ad_1] According to the two companies, the 330.7 pound S-Pod can cruise at a top speed of 24.8 miles per hour. They claim it’s also easy to drive thanks to a feature that automatically balances the vehicle while it’s moving. The current prototype can travel about 43.5 miles before its battery needs to be charged. […]