Category: ev

Volkswagen confirms that its first crossover EV will be the ID.4

[ad_1] Volkswagen said that the ID.4 will be particularly slippery to better augment its range. “The outstanding aerodynamics reduce the drag coefficient, and it will boost the ID.4’s range to up to 500 kilometers (310 miles), depending on the drive package,” said Volkswagen brand CEO Ralf Brandstätter. That low drag is probably helped a lot […]

Hyundai’s slippery Prophecy concept EV is controlled by joysticks

[ad_1] The wheels are pushed well to the corners to maximize space in the interior, which has plenty of the tech you’d expect in a concept EV. Joysticks are used to control it in place of a steering wheel and have buttons that let the driver access various functions. It’s also got a pillar-to-pillar display […]

Pininfarina debuts ultra-rare $2.9 million version of its electric hypercar

[ad_1] Like many super-rare cars, Pininfarina is also playing up the craftsmanship and cosmetics. The Anniversario will be hand-built in Cambiano with a new Grigio Antonelliano color option, unique leather and Alcantara seats and loads of engraving and labels to remind everyone that you bought a special edition. There’s just one problem: you probably won’t […]

Watch the first footage of Fisker’s Ocean EV crossover in motion

[ad_1] Fisker revealed that the Ocean EV will have a multi-link rear suspension that promises a “supreme balance” between driving performance and comfort. Furthermore, that system is mounted on an isolated sub-frame to reduce vibration and noise. It uses computer-controlled active aerodynamics to optimize airflow to the battery in order to maximize range. The battery […]

Renault’s ‘transformer’ EV concept can stretch to take on extra batteries

[ad_1] When in Travel mode, the body lengthens by 20 cm (8 inches) to accommodate the extra battery and make the cabin more comfortable for a long voyage. It does that via the “active bodywork,” consisting of fighter-plane like side flaps that can move to allow the chassis to slide from one mode to another. […]

VW is reportedly struggling with the ID.3’s software

[ad_1] The same outlet had claimed in December that cars rolling off the line wouldn’t have a full software stack. Not surprisingly, VW objects to any talk of delays. A spokesman told Automotive News Europe that the ID.3 was still on track to debut this summer, although he didn’t confirm or deny the number of […]

Audi’s tri-motor E-Tron S electric cars will be ready to drift

[ad_1] The tri-motor layout should help even if you’re putting about on your daily commute. That vectoring also improves traction by shifting the rear torque to the wheel with the most grip. Your car shouldn’t squirrel around as much when you drive over an ice patch or puddle. Audi didn’t provide an update on when […]

British Airways is testing autonomous electric wheelchairs at JFK

[ad_1] While it won’t be breaking any speed records, each unit can avoid obstacles and other people with the help of anti-collision technology. It can also navigate the terminal without assistance from airport staff. Before boarding, you can visit as many places as you want using the built-in display. After dropping you off at your […]

BMW’s teases its iNext prototype EV during a hot-weather test

[ad_1] BMW also recently tested the iNext in freezing conditions in remote Sweden. It looks less dramatic but more production ready than the concept, as designers have eliminated the jagged window line, cut out the body facets and boosted the size of the headlights. The center grill still looks pretty large, but it’s a hard […]