[ad_1] The Corsair will match a 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder gas engine with a permanent magnet synchronous motor to generate an estimated 266 horsepower. The electric powertrain, however, is designed more to give the gas engine a performance boost rather than propel the SUV independently. When running the Corsair GT in electric-only, drivers should expect around 25 […]
Category: Transportation
Volkswagen’s Space Vizzion concept brings electricity to a wagon
[ad_1] Ahead of the LA Auto Show, the automaker took the wraps off its latest electric concept car. The Space Vizzion may sound like an 80’s sci-fi flick, but with its 82kWh battery pack and a target EPA range of 300 miles, ID Space Vizzion is more about long drives with the family. Currently, Volkswagen […]
Audi’s digital matrix LED headlights debut in the E-Tron Sportback
[ad_1] Ahead of the unveiling, Audi took me for a 5 AM drive on the freeways of Los Angeles to show off its new digital matrix LED headlights. In addition to the ability to mask out other vehicles so as not to blind oncoming drivers (a feature found on other Audi headlights), these new lights […]
Audi’s E-Tron Sportback adds style and range to the line
[ad_1] While the innards of the vehicle are the same, the more aerodynamic shape of the Sportback will give slight edge over its sibling in range. The company is targetting an EPA range of 220 miles. The regular E-Tron gets about 204 miles of range. The vehicle can be charged at up to 150kW and […]
Karma’s latest supercar concept boasts neck-snapping power
[ad_1] The niche Southern California automaker certainly knows how to build a beautiful car. But it takes more than a pretty face to get folks to give you their money. The hybrid Karma GTS (which is more likely to show up on the road) has two electric motors and a single 3-cylinder range extender. Karma […]
Bird offers scooter credits when you take ‘helmet selfies’
[ad_1] The company is encouraging cities to implement Helmet Selfie by getting in touch. Accordingly, Bird will help you find the helmet you need. It’s launching a global Safety Marketplace that will offer a “curated” mix of helmets and other safety gear. If you’re not sure what equipment to get or just don’t want to […]
Pirelli’s 5G tire warns other vehicles about dangerous road conditions
[ad_1] The Cyber Tire system works by collecting data from a vehicle as it drives, such as whether there is water on the road that could cause aquaplaning. This data is sent from the vehicle to a central hub via 5G, which enables low latency transmission. Then, data on current road conditions and aquaplanning risks […]
Blackstone HyperTek electric motorcycle smashes all molds
[ad_1] The HyperTek’s mechanicals hang from a one-piece carbon fiber monocoque and billet subframe. The water-cooled, DHX Hawk motor produces 105 hp and 88.5 pound-feet of torque, powered by a 4.75-kWh battery. BST claims the battery can be fully recharged in 30 minutes on a fast charger, with a range of 186 miles on a […]
MIT researchers teach autonomous cars how to deal with selfish drivers
[ad_1] New research from MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) examines the problem of how a self-driving car can predict the behavior of other drivers on the road. This prediction requires a degree of social awareness which is difficult for machines, so the researchers took tools from social psychology to help the system […]
Ford’s Mustang Mach-E straddles the world of EVs, SUVs and muscle cars
[ad_1] It’s a bold move that could help the automaker catch up with those that already have electric vehicles on the road. An EV SUV is always a smart move in the US. Calling it a Mustang just a bit of icing on the cake. There will always be a purist backlash, but for the […]