[ad_1] The plug-in hybrid Jeeps are part of Fiat Chrysler’s larger plans to electrify more than 30 models by 2022. Jeep teased plug-in versions of the Compass and Renegade last year, promising 240 horsepower, speeds of up to 62 MPH in 7 seconds and the ability to drive up to 31 miles on electric power […]
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Fiat Chrysler’s Airflow Vision concept car touts an all-digital cabin
[ad_1] The Airflow Vision reportedly touts an interface that’s “safe, easy to use and understand,” with a clean, consistent and legible system that should keep distractions to a minimum. You can also personalize the interface down to grouping screens based on your particular needs. It’s also possible to share info with anyone else in the […]
Bosch is finally making LiDAR sensors for autonomous cars
[ad_1] LiDAR is the final piece of the sensor puzzle for Bosch’s self-driving ambitions. The company said it designed the sensors for all autonomous driving use cases. Laser-based LiDAR systems piece together a high-res, real-time 3D map of the surrounding area, which car systems can use to better understand everything happening nearby and react accordingly. […]
BMW’s plug-in hybrid 745e delivers tech and luxury at a price
[ad_1] The 745e brings some eco-friendliness to the automaker’s high-end sedan via a battery pack that with up to 16 miles of EV range. In combination gas and electric mode, it has a 56 MPGe versus 22 MPG (in gas-only mode). Like most BMWs, the 7 Series is built for speed and to pamper its […]
Bentley’s first electric car will arrive in 2025 at the earliest
[ad_1] Bentley is part of Volkswagen, so using one of the platforms in the group’s growing arsenal of architectures isn’t out of the question. And, Hallmark affirmed engineers will take advantage of the innovative packaging possibilities made possible by electric powertrains. He explained the firm isn’t about to release a Mini, but an electric Bentley […]
Tech that defined the decade
[ad_1] Apple iPad When Steve Jobs introduced the iPad to the world in January 2010, many were skeptical. “It’s just a big iPhone,” people said. The name was also mocked, especially in reference to feminine hygiene products. Turns out that people actually liked it because it was a big iPhone; a large touchscreen computer that […]
The Morning After: Google’s Pixel 3a changed the game in 2019
[ad_1] Great cameras don’t have to cost a lot of money anymore.The Pixel 3a was a turning point for affordable smartphones You could buy a great budget phone before the Pixel 3a, but more affordable devices used to mean some kind of compromise. Remember where Xbox, Nintendo and PlayStation were 10 years ago?The 10-year challenge: […]
The Mustang Mach-E’s extended range battery is a popular option
[ad_1] While Ford hasn’t revealed exactly how many people are lining up to pre-order the Mustang Mach-E, the company has released some stats showing which versions people prefer so far. Apparently battery life is important to buyers of the sporty electric SUV, with 80 percent opting for versions with the long range battery that lets […]
Uber and Postmates sue California over gig worker law
[ad_1] The two firms said there was “no rhyme or reason” to exemptions to the law, which allowed everyone from construction truck drivers to travel agents to avoid scrutiny. They also contended that some exclusions were “so ill-defined or entirely undefined” that you couldn’t determine what was included. When approached by Engadget for comment, Uber […]
EV maker Nio struggles to grow as Tesla delivers first China-made cars
[ad_1] The company does have plans for a stronger lineup, although you won’t see these new models for a while. It just introduced the EC6 (shown above), a “coupe SUV” that boasts a 0-62MPH time of 4.7 seconds and a claimed 382-mile range with a 100kWh battery pack. It also revamped its larger ES8 SUV […]