[ad_1] Porsche said that the 4S will come in two battery sizes, 79.2 and 93.4 kWh, and it will deliver more subdued performance and slightly better range than the other Taycan variants. Still, it will thump most ICE vehicles by hitting 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, while hitting a top speed of 155 […]
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San Francisco’s proposed office would prevent ‘reckless’ tech rollouts
[ad_1] It would likewise keep a watch out for the impact of automation on workers. Matching legislation, meanwhile, would let the office recommend fines for those companies that ignore the permit process. The public will have 30 days to comment on the measure establishing the Office before it goes to a Board of Supervisors vote. […]
Porsche’s Macan EV will fully replace its gas counterpart in a few years
[ad_1] The company’s SUV director Julian Baumann, meanwhile, offered some clues as to the electric Macan’s design. It’ll be based on an evolution of the Taycan’s platform and should be considerably more aerodynamic than its gas version, in part thanks to a lower nose (it doesn’t need a bulky engine, after all). It’ll still maintain […]
Lyft sues NYC over limits on driver ‘cruising’
[ad_1] A spokeswoman told CNET that the TLC took a “rushed, arbitrary” approach and hadn’t made a “serious attempt” to reduce traffic. She reiterated Lyft’s position that “comprehensive congestion pricing” would be more effective. The Commission, unsurprisingly, intended to fight the lawsuit. It characterized Lyft’s move as an “attack” on congestion reduction efforts, and accused […]
Tesla may open ‘Centers’ to get around pro-dealership laws
[ad_1] The company is reportedly implementing the approach to make the most of its EV output. While Tesla delivered a record 97,000 cars in the third quarter of 2019, it also had 3,000 cars sitting in inventory. The Centers might reduce that inventory by offering a “continuous flow” of vehicles to delivery centers. We’d add […]
Nero, fiddling from orbit as Earth burns
[ad_1] Six Concepts for the End of the Worldby Steve Beard What happens when the lights go out, not just for one person, but all of humanity? Ragnarok, Armageddon, the Hour — humans have long grappled with the idea that the world might just up and end one day. Even in the 21st century, we’re […]
Watch an Olympian run in a bubble full of hydrogen car emissions
[ad_1] Hyundai España’s YouTube page has posted a commercial (spotted by Motor1) showing Olympic swimmer and brand ambassador Mireia Belmonte running on a treadmill inside a sealed bubble. The video clearly shows that a Nexo’s exhaust is connected to the structure. While Hyundai stressed that its vehicle only emits water and 99.9 percent filtered oxygen, […]
OnePlus unveils the 7T Pro
[ad_1] But it’s not coming to the US.The OnePlus 7T Pro is a speedier take on a familiar design OnePlus’ mid-year smartphone update takes the impressive OnePlus 7 Pro and adds an even more powerful processor and faster charging — de rigueur for 2019 phone updates, it seems. The new OnePlus 7T Pro features Qualcomm’s […]
Boeing and Porsche are developing an electric ‘flying car’
[ad_1] Their collaboration will also look into urban air mobility as a whole and won’t just focus on the development of a vehicle. Porsche’s announcement says they’ll create an international team as part of the Memorandum of Understanding they signed. That team will address the various aspects of urban air mobility, as well as investigate […]
Toyota’s 2021 Rav4 hybrid gets a plug
[ad_1] Ahead of the LA Auto Show, Toyota announced that the Rav4 would get the plug-in hybrid treatment. Like most automotive teases ahead of a major event, we don’t know much about the upcoming vehicle. There’s no word on price, range, battery size etc. But the current Rav4 hybrid has a 1.6kWh nickel-metal-hydride battery pack […]