[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 […]
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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 […]
Recycling robot can sort paper and plastic by touch
[ad_1] The hands themselves are made out of custom auxetics (materials that get wider when stretched) that twist when cut. Each finger in the robot’s hand includes “left-handed” and “right-handed” auxetics that counter each other’s rotation, allowing for more dynamic movement than a typical robot hand without having to resort to the air pumps and […]
The reality of pollution kills your dream of a flying car
[ad_1] The researchers came to their conclusions through a physics-based model that reflects the “general trends” of the industry. It considers factors like weight, battery energy and the lift-to-drag ratio. This doesn’t mean you’ll never leave the ground. The economy tips in your favor beyond the 22-mile mark, since flying cars gain efficiency the longer […]
California sues EPA, NHTSA over data used for car emissions rollback
[ad_1] The move would theoretically provide ammunition for lawsuits challenging the rollback, which would also nullify California’s ability to set more stringent emissions rules. Another 12 states follow California’s lead on tougher regulations. Neither the EPA nor the NHTSA had responded to the lawsuit as of this writing, but it’s expected that they’ll fight the […]
‘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 […]
Fiat Chrysler will pay Tesla to avoid EU emissions fines
[ad_1] It was expected that car makers would pool their own sub-brands together. VW can use improving emissions with its regular brands to offset exotic brands like Porsche and Lamborghini, for example. However, this (along with a deal between Mazda and Toyota) is the first time two wholly separate car companies have agreed to pool […]
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 […]
Researchers want to store excess renewable energy as methane
[ad_1] Their idea is to use microbes to convert excess renewable energy into methane, which could be burned as needed. In nature, the microorganism Methanococcus maripaludis consumes hydrogen and carbon dioxide and exudes methane. So, the researchers are using renewable energy-powered electrodes to split water and free its hydrogen atoms. Those hydrogen atoms are fed […]
EU believes BMW, Daimler and VW colluded over clean emissions tech
[ad_1] In particular, the Commission believes BMW, Daimler and VW coordinated their AdBlue dosing strategies and delayed the use of Otto Particle Filters. AdBlue is a urea product that’s meant to reduce harmful nitrogen oxide emissions from diesel passenger cars. The Commission believes the three manufacturers limited AdBlue-consumption between 2006 and 2014, essentially leading to […]