[ad_1] For a moment, though, London’s iconic Barbican center will let you smell a fragment of our lost history. In the corner of a new AI exhibit, a cuboid hood dangles from the ceiling. Inside are four nozzles that slowly release carefully-chosen fragrances into the air around you. Bark. Pine. Mint. I’m no smell expert, […]
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The 2019 Acura NSX is a supercar built for everyday auto nerds
[ad_1] In 2017, the automaker revived the supercar to much fanfare, mostly from Acura itself. Then in 2019, it made that updated car better. Actually, the software and hardware tweaks the engineers applied to the supercar made it magnificent. But nostalgia is a tough nut to crack. So for some, no matter what Acura does, […]
Chevy tests a crossover utility version of its Bolt EV
[ad_1] Chevy has talked about producing more electric crossovers besides the Bolt EV, and it now appears much closer to fulfilling that goal. Our sister site Autoblog has obtained photos and video of Chevy testing a more utility-focused crossover, rumored to be named the Bolt EUV, on public streets. It’s heavily disguised, to put it […]
The Mercedes all-electric EQC is luxury first, EV second
[ad_1] In the Norway countryside last week, I drove the first real electric vehicle under the Mercedes brand. The Smart sub-brand might have been electrified years ago, but to be honest the FourTwo EVs were a far cry from the type of luxury we’ve come to expect from the company. Plus, Smart is being phased […]
CO2 levels are the highest since humanity began
[ad_1] This is the first time in human history our planet’s atmosphere has had more than 415ppm CO2. Not just in recorded history, not just since the invention of agriculture 10,000 years ago. Since before modern humans existed millions of years ago. We don’t know a planet like this. https://t.co/azVukskDWr — Eric Holthaus (@EricHolthaus) May […]
Germany tests its first ‘electric highway’ for trucks
[ad_1] The very first eHighway launched in Sweden in 2016. The concept here is the same — the trucks use pantographs (the pickps on their roofs) to latch on to the overhead cables and draw electricity. Trucks can feed electricity into the grid when they brake, making the system particularly useful if there’s ever a […]
The Mercedes A220 raises the bar for ‘inexpensive’ luxury cars
[ad_1] The small sedan is Mercedes’ play for up-and-coming S-Class owners. Right now, that person is just launching their career. But eventually, they want the big office, the big house, the invitation to the exclusive club where they can sneak cigars on the deck and of course, the large, luxurious German sedan. But while they […]
VW’s eGon is a driveable, educational EV skeleton
[ad_1] The eGon will make its debut at Hanover’s IdeenExpo, a youth-focused science and tech show, between June 15th and June 23rd. VW is hoping to not only inspire the younger crowd, but to attract potential recruits. It’s not certain if the stripped-down machine will venture elsewhere. However, it wouldn’t be surprising if VW and […]
Denver Uber users can buy public transit tickets in the app
[ad_1] Just a few months ago, Uber made it possible to view Denver’s Regional Transportation District (RTA) in its app, allowing riders to search for and plan public transportation trips. This is a logical next step, and it’s something we’ll likely see Uber expand. To make this possible in Denver, Uber partnered with Masabi, a […]
Colorado hopes to fine gas car drivers who park at EV stations
[ad_1] The measure has been introduced to the state Senate. If the bill passes the Senate and is signed into law, it could discourage “ICEing” campaigns where nogoodniks intentionally park gas cars (usually trucks and SUVs) at chargers to make life miserable for EV drivers. In the long run, it could also minimize crowding at […]