[ad_1] Lotus said that the Type 130 will be unveiled in London later this year, but other than a stylized drawing and video (below), offered no details or specifications. Lotus said it will follow in the footsteps of other famous “Type” cars like the Type 78 and Type 88, respectively the world’s first ground effect […]
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VW’s ID Roomzz previews a full-size electric SUV due in 2021
[ad_1] The Roomzz concept includes Level 4 autonomy (full self-driving in most conditions), and its seats can both recline and turn 25 degrees inward in that mode to create a “lounge-like atmosphere” when you aren’t taking the wheel. It likewise ditches the conventional dash in favor of an all-glass panel and a giant infotainment display […]
GM talks with electric truck maker Rivian may be dead
[ad_1] The latest development reportedly isn’t fazing Rivian, which says it has solid backing from private investors. The company is planning to introduce the R1T pickup late next year, is eager to sell its skateboard-style platform to others to expand its capital base, and unsurprisingly says it has fielded interest from several other interested companies. […]
Zero’s SF/R electric motorcycle is quicker and now more connected
[ad_1] Zero has been building electric motorcycles for 13 years. In that time they’ve gone from putting out less-than-optimal vehicles with electric powertrains bolted in, to great bikes that just happen to be electrified. In the past few years, the company has had a predictable roadmap. Every 12 months it would upgrade the motors and […]
Tesla’s $35,000 Model 3 is only available as a special order
[ad_1] To make that easier to stomach, Tesla has also introduced leasing. US customers can choose from 10,000, 12,000 and 15,000 mile annual usage options, depending on their budgets and driving. Interestingly, Tesla said lease customers won’t get the option to buy back their vehicles at the end of the term, because “with full autonomy […]
Take a peek at Infiniti's 'Qs Inspiration' EV concept
[ad_1] You'll be hard pressed to find an established automaker these days that isn't rushing to tap into the growing EV market and Infiniti is no different. The company revealed its Qs Inspiration concept EV sport sedan on Wednesday to serve as a glimpse in… [ad_2] Source link
Tesla’s Sentry Mode has already caught a suspected carjacker
[ad_1] San Francisco-based Jed Franklin received an alert on his phone informing him that Sentry Mode had been activated. On arriving at his vehicle, he found that the window had been broken, but that the perp had fled empty-handed. Franklin then downloaded the video captured by Sentry Mode, which had recorded a clear image of […]
‘World’s longest’ electric car trip ends in Australia
[ad_1] The trip required multiple sea crossings and wasn’t quite as eco-friendly as it could have been as a result. However, it still underscored the environmental and economic advantages of his ride. The unmodified Golf would have required about 1,792 US gallons of fuel to complete the trip, which would have cost $4,552 if you […]
Tesla may outfit Model S and X with longer-range motors
[ad_1] There’s no timetable for when the motors, nicknamed Raven, would reach shipping cars. The tipsters say the powerplants could arrive “relatively soon” alongside upgrades to improve the charging rate. If the rumor is accurate, it would represent a logical step for Tesla. Longer range is an obvious selling point, and might help Tesla fend […]
Tesla’s parking lot Summon upgrade arrives in the US next week
[ad_1] International support is coming, Musk added. There are some caveats. Aside from the parking lot requirement (road rules would prevent this on public streets), you or your pin has to be within 150 feet of the car. This won’t help much if you and your car are at opposite ends of a sprawling shopping […]