Category: Hybrid Electric Vehicles
The stunning Lotus Theory 1 concept car does away with buttons and relies on robotic bladders instead
Lotus has unveiled its latest concept car, which hints at what we can expect from the company’s high-performance future – including a pared-back interior that relies on robotic textiles instead of physical buttons. As with many concept cars, there’s a lot of hypothetical thinking here, with much of the technology…
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Tired of EV charging hassle? This start-up wants to solve it with its ‘Face ID for vehicles’
A new start-up called Juice has announced a partnership with New York ride share and fast-charging operator Revel that could help take the pain out of using a public EV charging network thanks to smart cameras and machine learning. Although vastly improved over recent years, topping up EV batteries via…
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Lego creates life-size, drivable McLaren P1 that uses almost 343,000 Technic pieces and can hit 40mph
McLaren and Lego have a long history of partnerships, with the unlikely duo teaming up on a number of highly complicated kits, including 1:8 scale versions of the Senna GTR and MCL36 F1 race car. But now, the relationship has been taken to the next level, with a 1:1 Lego…
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MG says the first cars with solid state batteries will arrive as early as next year
The executive vice president of SAIC, MG’s parent company, stated that the automaker will begin introducing solid state battery (SSB) technology into its line-up as early as next year. Speaking at the Chengdu motor show last week, Yu Jingmin discussed a new solid state battery technology that has been developed…
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Volkswagen and Mercedes announce EV gaming upgrades to help you survive lengthy charging breaks
Volkswagen is the latest automotive manufacturer to announce a partnership with mobile gaming platform AirConsole, which allows drivers and passengers to stream a number of gaming titles when stationary. Initially to be rolled out in the VW ID.7 Pro S and VW ID.7 Touring Pro S models, with various other…
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The world’s fastest EV gets even faster – Rimac Nevera R hits mind-melting performance mark
Rimac has taken the wraps off its updated Nevera model, with a new, race-focussed R edition that sports a next-generation battery pack for some staggering performance figures. Officially the fastest production EV on the planet, the Rimac Nevera has smashed more world records than Usain Bolt and was already one…
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