Tag: Tesla

Here’s what Tesla’s futuristic diner with drive-in theater and Supercharger could look like

Tesla’s futuristic diner with drive-in theater and Supercharger station is finally becoming a reality, and we get a look at what could look like thanks to renders based on the construction plans. This project has been in the work for a long time. In 2018, Elon Musk said that Tesla plans to open an “old school drive-in,… Continue reading Here’s what Tesla’s futuristic diner with drive-in theater and Supercharger could look like

Ford surprises F-150 Lightning owners with accessory that can recharge stranded Teslas

Ford has been vocal about the new F-150 Lightning’s bi-directional charging capability that enables owners to use the electric truck’s massive battery to charge other EVs. And, now, the company is apparently including a new accessory so these Good Samaritan truck owners can help out stranded Teslas. A member of an online forum for new… Continue reading Ford surprises F-150 Lightning owners with accessory that can recharge stranded Teslas

Inventor Unveils Flying Motorcycle Powered by Eight Jet Engines

Hell yeah. Flying Motorcycle Startup JetPack Aviation has shown off its latest adrenaline-fueling invention: a prototype of its upcoming P2 Speeder flying motorcycle. The vehicle, which it’s calling an Air Utility Vehicle (AUV), features eight jet engines and is the third full scale prototype developed by Mayman Aerospace, a subsidiary brand launched by JetPack Aviation.… Continue reading Inventor Unveils Flying Motorcycle Powered by Eight Jet Engines

Fanttik X8 Apex Inflator collaborates with leading DTC e-bike brand Aventon and share sales channels

“Aventon is focused on providing e-bikes and e-bike equipment with elegant designs and reliable performance with the end goal of bringing as many people into the e-bike community as possible. The Fanttik X8 Apex Air Inflator has a beautiful design and makes it easy to tackle a flat tire, especially for fat tires,” said JW… Continue reading Fanttik X8 Apex Inflator collaborates with leading DTC e-bike brand Aventon and share sales channels

German Handelsblatt: Venture capital: Porsche goes on a start-up hunt in the USA004431

Der Sportwagenhersteller Porsche sucht verstärkt nach neuen Start-ups aus dem Mobilitätsbereich. Dafür kooperiert die Stuttgarter Volkswagen-Tochter mit dem Start-up-Inkubator UP.Labs aus den USA und investiert einen zweistelligen Millionenbetrag. Wie Porsche am Dienstag mitteilte, sollen bis 2025 sechs neue Unternehmen gegründet werden.Die Start-ups, die Porsche zusammen mit UP.Labs identifizieren und unterstützen will, sollen eine starke Bindung… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Venture capital: Porsche goes on a start-up hunt in the USA004431

Does the auto industry have an electric vehicle generation gap?

CHICAGO, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Against a backdrop of skyrocketing gas prices, ongoing concerns about climate change and an unprecedented push by the auto industry to launch more electric vehicles, consumer interest in Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) is also on the rise. According to the most recent Ipsos Mobility Navigator Study, almost one-half of… Continue reading Does the auto industry have an electric vehicle generation gap?

Musk threatens to walk out of Twitter deal over ‘material breach’ …

Elon Musk warned Twitter Inc on Monday that he might walk away from his $44 billion deal to acquire the social media company if it fails to provide the data on spam and fake accounts that he seeks. This was not the first time Musk had suggested publicly his acquisition of Twitter may not happen. But the warning, delivered in a letter from Musk‘s lawyers to Twitter‘s… Continue reading Musk threatens to walk out of Twitter deal over ‘material breach’ …

German Handelsblatt: Insight Innovation: Silicon in batteries: Mercedes and Tesla rely on the super material 004421

New battery material Automakers have high hopes for silicon. It hisses, hums and whirrs: In the laboratory of the battery specialist Sila Nanotechnologies, one huge test station is lined up after the next. In ever new experiments, dozens of researchers are optimizing different batteries to make them even more powerful. “We are making the battery… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Insight Innovation: Silicon in batteries: Mercedes and Tesla rely on the super material 004421

German Handelsblatt: Future technology: Why Tesla and Mercedes have failed so far with fully autonomous driving004419

Self-Driving Cars The vehicles often behave differently than human drivers in everyday life. (Photo: Getty Images, Unsplash, Adobe Stock) The Mercedes jerks, then stops. In the middle of the parking lot entrance. “Now that’s bad,” says Kay Stepper. The head of autonomous driving at Bosch USA actually had everything prepared down to the last detail.… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Future technology: Why Tesla and Mercedes have failed so far with fully autonomous driving004419