[ad_1] Breakthrough! https://t.co/vJ7Jmz2nNb — The Boring Company (@boringcompany) February 14, 2020 Boring’s crew spent three months digging the nearly mile-long tunnel 40 feet underground. LVCVA says the project is scheduled to debut in January 2021 — who knows, the system might even be ready by the time CES 2021 rolls around. The electric vehicles tasked […]
Category: Transportation
Delta hopes to be the first carbon neutral airline
[ad_1] The company is promising to be both transparent about its progress and “nimble” in adapting to the latest technology. It teased a “number of milestones” coming in 2020. It’s an ambitious plan (BP isn’t expecting neutrality until 2050), and it’s notable that Delta isn’t trying to ‘cheat’ by using carbon offsets. This is still […]
Ex-Waymo driver arrested for causing one of its vans to hit his car
[ad_1] Based on the on-board videos captured by a couple of Waymo vehicles in the area (see below), Tang braked hard in front of them in an attempt to force them to rear-end his car. Authorities said Tang admitted to “brake-checking” the vehicles. While the Waymo vans are equipped with self-driving technology, their back-up drivers […]
Tesla recalls some Model X SUVs for corroded power steering bolts
[ad_1] The amount of wear will vary by vehicle, but it’s apparently worse on Model X SUVs that have had to drive over winter roads salted with calcium or magnesium-based de-icers. In a worst-case scenario, the corrosion can cause the bolts to fracture and break, leading to a loss of power steering. That said, if […]
Uber’s latest test books rides with a phone call, not the app
[ad_1] An Uber operator will take your details, give you a price estimate and order a car for you. As such, you won’t need a smartphone to hitch an Uber ride. You’ll at least need a cell phone though, as Uber will text you details about the car and driver, and when you should expect […]
Hyundai will make cheap EVs based on Canoo’s subscription pods
[ad_1] The partnership focuses on Canoo’s (relatively) unique skateboard design, which utilizes a pared-back approach to EV building. Each component serves multiple purposes, meaning the platform is smaller and lighter than traditional EV platforms, which means lower prices. The skateboard base is a self-contained unit that can be paired with any cabin design, although the […]
The LAFD will operate the first electric fire truck in North America next year
[ad_1] The vehicle is based on Rosenbauer’s Concept Fire Truck (CFT), which has two batteries with a charge capacity of 100 kilowatt hours. This is the equivalent of around two hours’ operation, although it’ll come with an on-board diesel generator if it’s needed for longer. The LAFD hasn’t confirmed how much the vehicle costs, but […]
Driver in fatal Tesla crash had reported problems with Autopilot
[ad_1] After the crash, Huang’s brother said Huang had talked about the car swerving toward the highway barrier. Huang supposedly complained to the Tesla dealership but said that they could not replicate the issue. Tesla previously confirmed that Autopilot was engaged at the time of the crash. The company has insisted that Huang was at […]
Nintendo will host Switch pop-up lounges in four US airports
[ad_1] Travelers can purchase a Switch and some games while they’re at the pop-up, but oddly, customers can’t get their console on the same day and take them on their trip — Nintendo will ship the products to customers’ homes. Those who do order a Switch or Switch Lite, though, will get a free carrying […]
Nikola Motors unveils hybrid fuel-cell concept truck with 600-mile range
[ad_1] Nikola plans to offer the Badger as both a purely battery-electric vehicle and as an electric/fuel-cell hybrid. The company claims the hybrid powertrain model will feature a maximum range of approximately 600 miles, while the battery model will be limited to 300 miles. It also claims the pickup will be able to tow up […]