[ad_1] The battery should be efficient, too. An optimized battery structure is reportedly 50 percent better at using space than a conventional lithium ion phosphate battery. BYD’s upcoming Han EV (above) will reportedly have a healthy cruising range of about 376 miles using the Blade Battery, although there’s a good chance it won’t reach that […]
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UK internet providers will lift data caps during COVID-19 pandemic
[ad_1] Telecoms will have to provide “alternative methods of communication” if the outbreak prevents repairs to landlines. They’ll likewise have to ensure customers are “treated fairly” if they have a hard time paying their bills. ISPs have already made some accommodations of their own, but this should ensure a consistent level of service across these […]
2020 Detroit Auto Show canceled as venue becomes a field hospital
[ad_1] Producers had moved the show from January to June to avoid clashing with other events. This was also supposed to enable outdoor events and even test drives that weren’t practical during a Michigan winter. The Detroit gathering has long been an important show for American automakers, not to mention foreign brands hoping to make […]
Tesla’s Autopilot could soon detect traffic lights
[ad_1] Autopilot stopping for red lights! 😱😱😱😱😱🤗🤗🤗 🎉 🥳 let’s goooooooo pic.twitter.com/C95etry3t5 — Third Row Tesla Podcast (@thirdrowtesla) March 26, 2020 Tesla’s Autopilot can already recognize other cars on the road, and last fall, an update allowed it to spot traffic cones. If you use Navigate on Autopilot, your EV will also plan lane changes […]
Lyft tries offering free bike-share passes to hospital workers
[ad_1] In New York City, Lyft will provide hospital workers, first responders and transit workers with a free, one-month Citi Bike membership. Those passes can be obtained through employers, who can email HeroBikes@Lyft.com to enroll their staff. The offer applies to anyone working in these fields who recently purchased a membership or has an upcoming […]
GM offers free, limited internet access in its connected cars
[ad_1] With GM granting only three gigabytes of free data across three months, you’re probably not going to be using it to tilt back the front seat and stream your favorite shows. But, if you’re in a pinch and your phone isn’t picking up a cell connection, it might prove a lifesaver. The automaker is […]
Uber wants government to include drivers in coronavirus stimulus package
[ad_1] “My goal in writing to you is not to ask for a bailout for Uber, but rather for support for independent workers and, once we move past the immediate crisis, the opportunity to legally provide them with a real safety net going forward,” Khosrowshahi said in the letter. Ride-hailing drivers have been particularly hard […]
Lyft will deliver food and medical supplies during the coronavirus crisis
[ad_1] At the moment, the initiative includes three parts. To start, the company’s drivers will deliver medical supplies and test kits to the elderly, people with chronic diseases and other vulnerable individuals. They will also transport food to seniors, as well as students who depend on their school for lunch. Lyft says it plans to […]
Get Segway’s Kickscooter Max for $100 off, plus a $100 gift card
[ad_1] The deal will only continue as long as supplies last, so you’ll want to act quickly if you’re in the market. This isn’t the lowest price we’ve ever seen for the scooter, but the combination of the upfront discount with the gift card makes it a better deal than usual. It’s easy to be […]
NTSB criticizes Tesla Autopilot design in Model 3 crash report
[ad_1] The report says one of the contributing factors to the crash was that Tesla’s Autopilot software wasn’t designed to handle the type of road conditions it encountered the night of the collision. The five-mile stretch of highway where the Delray Beach crash occurred has approximately 34 intersections and private driveways where cars can join […]