[ad_1] The driver reportedly had Autopilot engaged and was following closely behind a large SUV or truck. The lead vehicle changed lanes to move around a fire truck that was parked in the lane ahead. The Tesla driver claimed he was drinking coffee and eating a bagel and did not see the firetruck. When the […]
Category: Transportation
Porsche unveils its first electric sports car
[ad_1] Does ‘Turbo’ on an EV mean the same thing as it did on a 486?The Taycan EV takes Porsche into a new world of technology The all-electric Porsche Taycan can pull off repeated launches of 0 to 60 MPH in 2.6 seconds (a Tesla is faster once, but not over and over again) thanks […]
The Morning After: LG’s 88-inch 8K OLED
[ad_1] ‘One of the best laptops you can get.’Dell XPS 15 review (2019) Our $2,649 review unit showed up with an OLED screen, eight-core Intel Core i9 CPU and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 graphics card inside. Add in 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD and, of course, it blazed through any tasks Cherlynn […]
Lamborghini’s first hybrid supercar is the 819HP Sián
[ad_1] The Sián is also noteworthy in how it stores and recharges power. Rather than rely on lithium-ion batteries like most other hybrids and EVs, this car uses supercapacitors that are three times more powerful than batteries of similar weight and three times lighter than batteries with similar power. The approach not only helps keep […]
GM will offer free OnStar crisis support during Hurricane Dorian
[ad_1] If you own a GM vehicle that is a 2006 model or newer, it’s likely it has OnStar hardware installed. Car owners who no longer pay for OnStar can still access the service for free during the hurricane. Advisors will be available to assist 24/7. GM isn’t the only automaker providing natural disaster support. […]
E-bikes are now allowed in US national parks, for better or worse
[ad_1] E-bikes make it easier to travel far, the NPS said. It could likewise enable park rides for people with limited mobility, particularly on hilly and otherwise challenging terrain. They might also lower emissions and improve air quality by reducing the use of cars and motorcycles. It’s not certain how the service would enforce the […]
Bosch’s electric stroller tech helps carry your baby uphill
[ad_1] The battery system has its own conveniences. While the nine-mile range won’t allow for the lengthiest walks by itself, Bosch’s design uses 18V replaceable lithium-ion batteries like the ones used in the company’s power tools. You could borrow the battery from your drill in a pinch. A USB port can charge your devices, and […]
Paris is testing ‘noise radar’ that will automatically ticket loud cars
[ad_1] Just shy of 40 of the devices are in use so far, primarily near bars in Paris’ entertainment regions as well as 17 around major buildings. The two-year trial isn’t meant to fine anyone. Rather, it’s meant to both test the viability of the technology and determine the noise levels that lead to penalties. […]
Now Tesla owners can attach a picture to their repair request
[ad_1] While many Tesla owners love their electric vehicles, one complaint we’ve heard about has been about waiting for repairs. Last year Elon Musk announced Tesla would bring most collision repairs in-house to help reduce wait times to same-day or even one-hour, and now its mobile app is part of the push to get things […]
Miami’s gathering electric scooters before Dorian sends them airborne
[ad_1] As a precaution, some of those same six companies have also started collecting their fleets in Fort Lauderdale, Tampa and Orlando, cities that are on the expected path of Dorian. According to Bloomberg, Miami is home to the most electric scooters in the US. In the case of Lime alone, the company maintains a […]