Tesla has revealed the prototype of the Model 3 on Thursday, in Hawthorne, California. The electric vehicle will go into production in 2017 at a starting price of $35,000. The Model 3 goes 0 to 96 km/h (0 to 60 mph) in under 6 Seconds and lasts at least 346 Kilometers (215 miles) of range… Continue reading Tesla Model 3
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Tesla New Autopilot Feature
In the latest update to the Autopilot software (version 7.1) in the Model S, Tesla has allowed the new model cars and the ones sold after October 2014 to steer themselves and change lanes, avoid obstacles and barriers, and even parallel park themselves. There’s also an added new “summon” feature that allows the electric vehicle… Continue reading Tesla New Autopilot Feature
Hacker Builds His Own Self-Driving Car
George Hotz, a 26-year-old hacker, has built his own self-driving car that teaches itself to drive like a human. Hotz’s car, an adapted Acura called the Comma.ai, using an onboard laser system, cameras, and software written by Hotz to adapt how the car operates based on the experience of a human driving it. At the… Continue reading Hacker Builds His Own Self-Driving Car
2016 Tesla Model X
Electric car-maker Tesla has launched its newest vehicle, the Model X crossover SUV. The falcon-doored electric vehicle can carry seven passengers and is capable of rocketing to 60 miles per hour in as little as 3.2 seconds, and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). It can travel about 400 km (250 miles) on a single… Continue reading 2016 Tesla Model X
Tesla Model S Goes 728.7 km on a Single Charge
Bjørn Nyland and Morgan Tørvolt from Norway have set a new world record for the longest distance traveled in a Tesla Model S P85D on a single charge. The team traveled 728.7 km (452.8 miles) in the vehicle using hypermiling techniques to get the most distance out of their charge. Watch the video below.
Off-Road Electric Car With Flexible Tilting Technology
French company Mecanroc has created the Swincar Spider, the new pendular off road electric 4×4 that can tackle all sorts of nature with its unique tilting technology. The body of the 4-wheeler is suspended from a higher point allowing it to freely swing to either side independently. The Swincar is electrically-operated, the battery can last up to… Continue reading Off-Road Electric Car With Flexible Tilting Technology
2016 BMW 7 Series
BMW has pulled the covers off its sixth generation 7 Series vehicle, which arrives this fall as a 2016 model. The BMW 7 Series sets a new benchmark in lightweight design, driving dynamics, comfort, intelligent connectivity and intuitive operation. The all-new BMW 7 Series will be introduced as a 740i and a 750i xDrive model featuring… Continue reading 2016 BMW 7 Series
Google Begins Testing Self-Driving Car on Public Roads
After revealing the physical versions of their self-driving car prototypes back in December, Google began testing them out at their facilities. The company is now going to begin sending some of their prototypes out on the roads of Mountain View, California this summer. The small electric two-seater prototypes will take to public roads – but… Continue reading Google Begins Testing Self-Driving Car on Public Roads