Ford F-150 Lightning owners are doubling down on the Ford pride. They’re comfortable with the familiar F-150 body and cabin yet intrigued by the swap from gasoline-powered V-6 and V-8 engine options for a pair of electric motors and one of two different battery packs. The pickup is winning hearts and minds not with messages… Continue reading Cleantechnica: What’s The Most Recent Buzz About The Ford F-150 Lightning?002029
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Tesla Reportedly Giving Full Self-Driving Beta to Basically Anybody Now
Tesla has slowly been rolling out the beta to its advanced — albeit misleadingly named — Full Self-Driving assistance software, giving select motorists a taste of what might be the future of driving. So far, the Elon Musk-led company has been relying on “safety scores” to decide who gets the upgrade, based on driving behavior… Continue reading Tesla Reportedly Giving Full Self-Driving Beta to Basically Anybody Now
The end of combustion engines is a political commitment
Jörg Hofmann on the vote of the European Parliament Photo: IG Metall Photo: IG Metall June 9, 20229. June 2022 In the vote on June 8th, the European Parliament decided to reduce the CO2 limit values for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles to 0 g/km in 2035. Jörg Hofmann, First Chairman of IG Metall,… Continue reading The end of combustion engines is a political commitment
Hackers Can Steal Your Tesla by Creating Their Own Personal Keys
As the driver enters the car after unlocking it with an NFC card, the thief begins exchanging messages between the weaponized Teslakee and the car. Before the driver has even driven away, the messages enroll a key of the thief’s choice with the car. From then on, the thief can use the key to unlock,… Continue reading Hackers Can Steal Your Tesla by Creating Their Own Personal Keys
Meta has reportedly shelved its rumored dual-camera smartwatch
Reports over the last couple of years have suggested that not only was Meta working on a smartwatch, it was developing one with two cameras. However, that project is on hold, according to Bloomberg, as Meta is focusing on other wearables instead. The long-rumored smartwatch was pegged as a possible Apple Watch competitor and the… Continue reading Meta has reportedly shelved its rumored dual-camera smartwatch
Energica unveils new Experia electric tourer motorbike
Italian electric motorbike firm Energica, which specialises in supersport machines, has unveiled a new Experia Green Tourer – which it claims has the largest battery capacity of any electric motorbike. Based in Modena in the heart of Italy’s ‘motor valley’, Energica currently offers a range of sports electric motorbikes including the entry-level Eva EsseEsse9, the Eva Ribelle… Continue reading Energica unveils new Experia electric tourer motorbike
Wiesmann eyes electric SUVs
German specialist sports car firm Wiesmann is considering branching out beyond its trademark two-seaters into more luxury-focused models, including SUVs. The prospect of a bold new era for the firm comes under fresh ownership and with access to advanced EV drivetrain technology. CEO Roheen Berry took charge of the car marque in 2015 when it… Continue reading Wiesmann eyes electric SUVs
Cadillac Project GTP Hypercar to take on Le Mans in 2023
The Cadillac Project GTP Hypercar has been revealed ahead of its racing debut next year. Built to new Le Mans Daytona Hybrid (LMDh) regulations – which allow the car to race in the World Endurance Championship as well as in the American IMSA series’s GTP class – the hybridised Project GTP Hypercar will race against… Continue reading Cadillac Project GTP Hypercar to take on Le Mans in 2023
Transformation needs diversity
To remain competitive in times of change, companies have to develop new forms and curricula for their associates’ occupational training and further professional development. Bosch started preparing itself for the transformation in the automotive industry early on, and is well positioned with a leading position in electromobility, comprehensive training programs, and the development of new… Continue reading Transformation needs diversity
US safety regulators expand Tesla Autopilot investigation
U.S. federal safety regulators have “upgraded” its investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot advanced driver assistance system after discovering new incidents of the EVs crashing into parked first-responder vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a notice Thursday that it was expanding its preliminary evaluation of Tesla Autopilot systems to an engineering analysis. This means… Continue reading US safety regulators expand Tesla Autopilot investigation