[ad_1] It’s not the most powerful e-scooter between its 12.5MPH top speed and 12.5-mile range, but those should cover a modest commute. It’s not dainty given its 26-pound weight, but you can both fold it up for stowing and, crucially, pull it like a trolley. You won’t have to strain yourself hauling it into a […]
Category: Transportation
Study suggests that e-scooter fleets aren’t as green as they seem
[ad_1] The researchers looked at not only emissions producing by people riding scooters, but also the environmental impact of the materials used in the manufacture of the vehicles and in the shipping and collection of them as well. The amount of electricity used to recharge the scooters was minimal, but what did use a lot […]
Boeing may use two computers to fix 737 Max’s latest flaw
[ad_1] The scoops also indicate just what the June flaw apparently entails. Reportedly, a microprocessor in the 737 Max wasn’t sufficiently protected against the consequences of random bit flips (a 0 changing to a 1, for instance). While this would be extremely unlikely — it’d be the result of cosmic rays hitting the chip — […]
French inventor is first to cross English Channel using a hoverboard
[ad_1] It took a second try, but Franky Zapata has become the first to cross the English Channel using a hoverboard. The French inventor used his jet-powered Flyboard Air to travel the 22 miles from France to England in 22 minutes, briefly landing on a boat to replace his kerosene-filled backpack. The board wasn’t slow, […]
Electric SUV will include a 5G link to connected cities
[ad_1] The six-seater is loaded with other tricks. You can use facial recognition to unlock the doors in addition to your phone or a key fob. The rear doors include both rear-hinged doors and small gullwings that can operate independently — there’s even a “parade mode” that only opens the gullwings to let you greet […]
VW’s electric ID.R racer smashed a Nürburgring efficiency record
[ad_1] Part of this came through energy regeneration at the brakes. The ID.R produced 9.2 percent of the energy it needed for the lap through recovery. Even the generator providing electricity for the ID.R was eco-friendly, running on near-emissions free glycerin instead of gasoline. As is often the case with cars like this, VW isn’t […]
Boring Company will expand to China in late August
[ad_1] Musk also hinted that the Boring Company was willing to create underwater tunnels, although there haven’t been any announced so far. The entrepreneur didn’t explain just why the company was expanding to China, although there are a few potential reasons. For one, it might face less opposition from regulators and neighborhood groups — looser […]
Tesla revives free Supercharging for new Model S and Model X orders
[ad_1] The company didn’t say whether or not there was an expiry date for the free Supercharging offer, although Electrek obtained a memo that didn’t treat it as a limited-time promotion. It’s a notable change of heart, though not completely unexpected. When Tesla ended the incentive, Elon Musk claimed that it was “not really sustainable” […]
The Morning After: Razer’s electric SUV
[ad_1] Of course the NIO ES6 Night Explorer Limited Edition has Chroma LED lighting.Meet Razer’s special edition electric SUV As far as branded cars go, Razer’s NIO ES6 doesn’t look half-bad. If you weren’t familiar with the company, it might just look like another tricked-out car from a geek with too much money. It’s also […]
Lyft acknowledges its response to sexual harassment has fallen short
[ad_1] “We are always exploring ways to improve the experience for all users, and this includes how we monitor and respond to allegations of misconduct to ensure that our users are supported,” a Lyft spokeswoman told The Washington Post. The spokeswoman reportedly admitted that, at times, the company’s response has fallen short. Several women shared […]