Even Lamborghini can’t resist the pressure to electrify its lineup, although it’s definitely not following a conventional route. The Italian automaker has introduced the Sián (“flash” or “lightning” in Bolognese dialect), its first hybrid car, and the emphasis here is on raw performance over eco-friendliness. The coupe mates a 785HP V12 engine with a 34HP… Continue reading Lamborghini’s first hybrid supercar is the 819HP Sián
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Lamborghini teaser hints at a hybrid ‘hypercar’
Sponsored Links Lamborghini (Instagram) Ever since Lamborghini showed off its wild MIT-collaborated Terzo Millennio concept we’ve been waiting to see what a production version could look like, and we might find out soon. Autoblog points out this teaser image posted to the company’s Instagram page which shows the logo, a silhouette and some Y-shaped LEDs… Continue reading Lamborghini teaser hints at a hybrid ‘hypercar’
China’s latest retaliatory tariffs could pose trouble for Tesla
Sponsored Links AP Photo/Ng Han Guan The escalating trade war between the US and China could have particularly steep consequences for car brands. China’s Finance Ministry has announced countering tariffs across a range of products, including plans to resume a suspended 25 percent extra tariff on US cars on December 15th — with an extra… Continue reading China’s latest retaliatory tariffs could pose trouble for Tesla
Drako’s GTE electric supercar will be a four-motor, 1,200HP monster
Sponsored Links Drako Motors The new Tesla Roadster won’t be the only wildly overpowered electric supercar arriving in the near future. Drako Motors (a startup created by Barracuda Networks co-founder Dean Drako) has unveiled the GTE, an electric sedan that’s built to take on the most powerful cars regardless of their powerplant. It revolves around… Continue reading Drako’s GTE electric supercar will be a four-motor, 1,200HP monster
Segway-Ninebot new e-scooter can drive itself to a charger
Sponsored Links Florence Lo / Reuters Beijing-based e-scooter manufacturer Segway-Ninebot has launched a semi-autonomous model that can drive itself to charging stations. According to Reuters, the company already has customers lined up for the vehicle, including Uber and Lyft. Ninebot chief Gao Lufeng explained that the model, called KickScooter T60, will be controlled remotely from… Continue reading Segway-Ninebot new e-scooter can drive itself to a charger
Daimler’s first large electric semi trucks are ready to roll
Sponsored Links Daimler Daimler has spent ages talking about electrifying its trucks, and now it’s ready to deliver in a very literal way. The automaker has completed the first two units of its heavy-duty Freightliner eCascadia semis destined for customers. They’re not final production models — they’re still part of Freightliner’s testing-oriented Innovation Fleet —… Continue reading Daimler’s first large electric semi trucks are ready to roll
Porsche’s Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid makes a quick SUV even quicker
The Porsche Cayenne Hybrid is an outstanding SUV. It’s quick, agile and sort of tricks you into thinking you’re driving a smaller vehicle. But Porsche being Porsche the automaker wasn’t happy to leave the vehicle be. So they introduced the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid an even faster sort of eco-friendly sports utility vehicle. Gallery: 2020… Continue reading Porsche’s Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid makes a quick SUV even quicker
US government quietly kills autonomous vehicle committee
Sponsored Links AkaratPhasura via Getty Images The Department of Transportation’s Advisory Committee on Automation in Transportation (ACAT) hasn’t been active since it was formed in 2017. And it won’t be active anytime in the future, because according to The Verge, the administration has quietly killed it without even telling its members. Under President Obama, the… Continue reading US government quietly kills autonomous vehicle committee
NHTSA sent Tesla cease-and-desist over Model 3 safety claims
Sponsored Links ASSOCIATED PRESS Documents obtained by nonprofit advocacy group PlainSite show that the United States National Highway Traffic Administration sent automaker Tesla a cease-and-desist letter urging the company to stop making certain claims about the safety of the Model 3. The agency also subpoenaed Tesla in order to obtain information regarding a number of… Continue reading NHTSA sent Tesla cease-and-desist over Model 3 safety claims
Hyundai’s first car with a solar roof is available in Korea
Sponsored Links Hyundai Last fall, Hyundai revealed plans to outfit its cars with solar panels. Now, its first car equipped with a solar roof is ready. The New Sonata Hybrid is available now in Korea, and it should arrive in North America soon. Hyundai hopes that by supporting the vehicle’s electric power source, the rooftop… Continue reading Hyundai’s first car with a solar roof is available in Korea