Category: Transportation

Cannondale’s electric mountain bikes offer more power for the trail

[ad_1] The Moterra and Habit NEO share a new 250W Bosch drive unit that promises more torque and overall power even as it reduces the weight. Cannondale hasn’t shared range figures, but it’s betting that the 500Wh and 625Wh batteries will ease range fears. After that, changes mostly come down to purpose. Moterra riders have […]

2020 Corvette adds NFC, 1080p and OTA updates

[ad_1] Standing in the shadow of the Apollo missions, 50 years later.NASA’s plan to return to the Moon with Project Artemis NASA’s Project Artemis (aptly named as the goddess of hunting is Apollo’s twin sister) aims to take humans back to the Moon by 2024. But there are many lingering questions about the destination, the […]

Lyft adds NYC subway directions to its app

[ad_1] The company’s Lilly Shoup told Bloomberg this was about fulfilling Lyft’s goal of offering the “world’s best transportation,” but it’s ultimately about keeping users within its ecosystem. If you only need one app for every aspect of your commute, you’re less like to drift to competitors. Uber has public transportation options in its app, […]

London’s Tube will finally offer 4G coverage from next year

[ad_1] From March 2020, 4G will be available on the platforms and tunnels of a section of the Jubilee line between Westminster and Canning Town. It will be available in ticket halls and corridors as well, except for the very busy London Bridge and Waterloo stations which may be added later in the year. The […]

Tesla opens Vegas V3 Supercharger station powered by solar and battery

[ad_1] In line with founder Elon Musk’s promise to take Supercharger stations off the grid, the Las Vegas site will rely on a combination of solar and battery power. A solar array will power the site during the day, and Powerpacks will provide energy at night. The station will contain a total of 24 stalls […]

GM will help Chevy EV owners find certified home charger installers

[ad_1] According to the company, the perceived difficulty of installing an at-home charging station prevents some consumers from taking the plunge. “We’re excited that our Chevrolet Bolt EV owners can now enjoy the ease and accessibility of at-home charging,” said Kelly Helfrich, manager of GM’s EV infrastructure. “This is an important step forward on our […]

Cellphone interference still poses a risk aboard some Boeing jets

[ad_1] The manufacturer is pushing back on Bloomberg’s estimate that “potentially hundreds of aircraft worldwide are flying with the unsafe systems.” In a statement, Honeywell spokesman Nina Krauss said the problem may impact 70 or fewer jets, and there’s no evidence that the airplanes are operational. Many units could be on retired aircraft or simulators. […]

Toyota unveils electric shuttles for 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo

[ad_1] Unsurprisingly, Toyota’s APM isn’t meant for the masses. The open-air vehicles resemble large golf carts, rather than futuristic vessels of public transportation. There’s a good reason why. Toyota intends it to be a “last mile” solution for staff and athletes, as well as visitors with accessibility needs — such as the disabled, pregnant women, […]

Reviewing Apple’s new 13-inch MacBook Pro

[ad_1] Oh, is that all?Amazon will change its rules for third-party sellers following backlash Merchants have reported restrictions on where they can sell, being kicked off the site for no obvious reasons and issues with counterfeiting. But Germany has forced Amazon to change its attitude, and the retailer will now be overhauling its terms of […]