Sponsored Links nycshooter via Getty Images There have been a lot of questions about how so-called “gig” workers like Uber drivers will be affected by the coronavirus pandemic and what, if anything, companies will do to help. Today, Uber detailed its plan for compensating drivers if they are unable to work because of a COVID-19… Continue reading Uber offers 14 days of financial assistance to drivers with COVID-19
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Elon Musk is ‘scouting’ new US locations for Cybertruck, Model Y production
Sponsored Links In this Nov. 21, 2019 file photo, Tesla CEO Elon Musk introduces the Cybertruck at Tesla’s design studio in Hawthorne, Calif. ASSOCIATED PRESS So what’s next after making a million Teslas? According to Elon Musk, a Cybertruck gigafactory that could be placed in “central USA,” and Model Y production “for East Coast too.”… Continue reading Elon Musk is ‘scouting’ new US locations for Cybertruck, Model Y production
Honda will discontinue its Clarity EV in 2020
Sponsored Links Honda Honda is discounting the pure-electric version of its lease-only Clarity, Autoblog reports. It appears that Honda will continue to produce the plug-in hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell Clarity models, at least in 2020. This isn’t totally surprising, as the Clarity EV had a pretty limited range. It only traveled about 89 miles… Continue reading Honda will discontinue its Clarity EV in 2020
Lotus has already sold out of its electric hypercar for 2020
Sponsored Links Mat Smith/Engadget Did you stare at the Lotus Evija and wonder how anyone could justify an electric hypercar costing over $2.6 million, especially from a brand best known for far lighter and cheaper gas vehicles? Apparently, you had no reason to doubt. Lotus told Autocar that it has already sold out of the… Continue reading Lotus has already sold out of its electric hypercar for 2020
Ex-Waymo engineer Levandowski ordered to pay Google $179 million
Sponsored Links Waymo A court has ordered Anthony Levandowski to pay Google $179 million to end a contract dispute. He was once one of Google’s most prized talents as someone who helped pioneer its work on self-driving vehicles. However, their relationship turned sour after he left the tech giant, which then accused him of poaching… Continue reading Ex-Waymo engineer Levandowski ordered to pay Google $179 million
The Koenigsegg Gemera is a four-seater hybrid with 31 miles of EV-only range
By Tony Markovich The rumor was right. Koenigsegg has just unveiled the Gemera, an all-new member to the family that sports four seats, two scissor doors, and a massively powerful hybrid powertrain that still allows for pure electric driving. In the same breath, Koenigsegg also unveiled the Jesko Absolut, the fastest road car the company… Continue reading The Koenigsegg Gemera is a four-seater hybrid with 31 miles of EV-only range
Goodyear’s smart tire concept ‘prints’ its own treads
Sponsored Links Goodyear Tires The thunk-whumma-whumpa-whuppa sound of a tire puncturing and losing pressure at freeway speeds is unmistakable. However, if Goodyear has its way humanity might not have to endure the filthy, sweaty, swear-inducing process of swapping rubber on the shoulder of American roads ever again. The Geneva Auto Show has been canceled, but… Continue reading Goodyear’s smart tire concept ‘prints’ its own treads
Renault’s ‘transformer’ EV concept can stretch to take on extra batteries
Renault’s latest concept EV is literally a transformer that works for both city driving and long trips. The Morphoz EV in “City” mode normally has a 40 kWh battery that’s good for 90 percent of driving in cities or suburbs. However, for the 10 percent of the time you take it on long trips, it… Continue reading Renault’s ‘transformer’ EV concept can stretch to take on extra batteries
VW is reportedly struggling with the ID.3’s software
Sponsored Links Roberto Baldwin/Engadget Volkswagen’s ID.3 rollout might have hit a snag. Germany’s Manager Magazin sources claim the EV’s underlying software has been rushed and rife with bugs, including dropouts and other issues. Test drivers are supposedly finding up to 300 errors per day. The magazine even claims that the software problems are dire enough… Continue reading VW is reportedly struggling with the ID.3’s software
Audi’s tri-motor E-Tron S electric cars will be ready to drift
Sponsored Links Audi Electric cars tend to handle well thanks to a low center of gravity and instant torque, but they aren’t usually light on their feet and can be harder to drift unless they’re appropriately tuned. Audi, however, believes it can bring back that liveliness without compromising on what makes EVs special. It has… Continue reading Audi’s tri-motor E-Tron S electric cars will be ready to drift