Workhorse Group introduced the W-15 electric pickup truck during a commercial vehicle trade show in Long Beach, California. The company highlighted the truck’s elements that incorporate a 60 kWh battery pack with The company highlighted the truck’s elements that incorporate a 60 kWh battery pack with a 80-mile go, a 75 MPGe rating, and obviously… Continue reading Workhorse W-15 Electric Pickup
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Unveils the Electric Mercedes G-Class
Arnold Schwarzenegger teamed up with Kreisel Electric to create the Electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The Austrian company has electrified the off-road EV at the Hahnenkamm race in KitzbĂĽhel, Austria they presented the electric car to the public for the very first time. The electric motor has a 360 kW (490 PS) output on the road and… Continue reading Arnold Schwarzenegger Unveils the Electric Mercedes G-Class
Mercedes-Benz EQ Concept
Mercedes-Benz has launched an electric-powered concept car called the Generation EQ, which was unveiled at 2016 Paris Motor Show. This crossover EV is supposedly a “near-to-production” demonstration of Benz’s comprehensive plan to release multiple long-range electric vehicles under its new “EQ” sub-brand. The concept car is equipped with a 70-kWh battery pack and its two electric motors on… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz EQ Concept
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
World’s Greatest Drag Race 5
The World’s Greatest Drag Race is back with 10 of the best supercars and sports cars to compete on an epic quarter-mile race. This year’s field includes all 10 contenders from Motor Trend’s 2015 Best Driver’s Car. With heavy cars like the Chevrolet Corvette Z06, Mercedes-AMG GT S, Cadillac CTS-V, and Bentley Continental GT3-R. Of course, there… Continue reading World’s Greatest Drag Race 5
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.
Wirelessly Hacking a Jeep Cherokee
Hackers Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek have developed a software that can wirelessly hijack a 2014 Jeep Cherokee over the internet. The two hacker asked WIRED senior writer Andy Greenberg to take the SUV for a spin on the highway while they attack it from miles away. They started by turning on the vehicle’s air conditioning, stereo at full volume, and windshield… Continue reading Wirelessly Hacking a Jeep Cherokee