[ad_1] Formula E After the preliminary test event on Saturday, the drivers will compete for points. Formula E plans to use a race royale format where the last place driver at the end of each lap is eliminated. After only 10 individuals are left on the track, they’ll have one lap to race to the […]
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Ford may over-deliver on the Mustang Mach E’s power and torque
[ad_1] Ford’s upcoming 2021 Mustang Mach-E might have more speed and acceleration than expected, according to leaked dealer slides seen by Mach-E forum administrators and spotted by Autoblog. All of the versions appear to have gained horsepower and torque over the launch specs, with the standard range RWD model now hitting 266 horsepower instead of […]
Elon Musk explains why Tesla’s Model 3 has an in-cabin camera
[ad_1] Tesla’s Model 3 has shipped from the start with a camera pointing at the cabin, but it has gone unused ever since. What’s it for? You won’t have to wonder much longer. Elon Musk has confirmed that the camera is there to support Tesla’s eventual robo-taxi plans. Since you won’t be in the car […]
Rivian has delayed production of its pickup EVs due to the coronavirus
[ad_1] Rivian’s electric pickups are some of the most hotly anticipated EVs in the US, but potential buyers will have to wait to get their hands on one. After shutting down its plant last month due to the coronavirus crisis, the startup has announced that production will be delayed until 2021, according to the Chicago […]
Lyft will provide free scooter rides to critical workers
[ad_1] Last week, Lyft announced that it would provide free bike rides for healthcare workers in New York City, Chicago, the Bay Area and Boston who are helping to keep the public safe during the coronavirus pandemic. The company is expanding its efforts to help front-line employees get to and from work by providing unlimited […]
Tesla reports best ever first quarter production and delivery numbers
[ad_1] The automaker didn’t break the numbers down per model, but it said it produced 15,390 and delivered 12,200 Model S and X vehicles for the period. The bulk of its numbers came from Model 3 and Y vehicles, though: it manufactured 87,282 and delivered 76,200 units of the two models. It’s worth noting that […]
Honda will build two EVs based on GM battery technology
[ad_1] A report from 2019 said Honda is developing a modular EV platform of its own, but it won’t be ready until 2025. Meanwhile, GM’s global EV platform is ready for use and will be the basis for various vehicles by the automaker’s brands, including Chevy and Cadillac. GM’s platform is powered by the company’s […]
Volvo’s app-based Valet maintenance service launches across the US
[ad_1] Customers who use the service only need to wait for an employee to pick up their car and to drop off a loaner vehicle if they need one. They’ll be able to track their vehicle’s journey and its arrival through the Valet app, and they’ll also get a notification when it arrives at the […]
Chevy’s refreshed Bolt EV is delayed until 2021
[ad_1] The automaker has shut down regular manufacturing across North America to prevent coronavirus infections, and doesn’t expect to resume production until it can “safely” get back to business. While the tweaked Bolt EV wasn’t due to arrive until later in 2020, a shutdown for several weeks or more could disrupt operations and create a […]
Lucid Motors pushes back the unveiling of its long-awaited electric sedan
[ad_1] Lucid Air was introduced way back in 2016 and was supposed to be in production in 2018. Financial issues kept the company from adhering to its original timeline, but it managed to secure enough funds since then to continue building a factory in Casa Grande, Arizona. While the company has unsurprisingly chosen not to […]