Tag: Vehicle Tech
Rivian explains why its EVs will never embrace Apple CarPlay, but conveniently omits the real reason
After months of debate, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe recently told The Verge’s Decoder podcast that the door for Apple CarPlay integration in the company’s vehicles has been well and truly closed. Like Tesla, Rivian wants to forge its own path when it comes to the in-vehicle user experience, leaning on…
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Xiaomi goes wild with 1,526bhp version of its debut SU7 electric vehicle –and it’s heading to the Nürburgring to topple records
Xiaomi surprised the world when it revealed its debut EV earlier this year, claiming that it had notched up over 75,000 sales within the first 28 days, making it one of the most hyped cars in China (and outside) of 2024. Now, the tech company hopes to hog the headlines…
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Lucid says its incoming Air Pure is the most efficient EV ever made
Californian EV maker Lucid Motors says that its upcoming 2025 Air Pure will be the most efficient EV on sale and might just be the most efficient ever made. The claims come after the company revealed more about the tweaks it has made to its already very energy-efficient Air Pure…
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The Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD has returned – and it’s one of the biggest EV bargains right now
Tesla has reintroduced one of its best-value Model 3s to the line-up, with the return of the Long Range Rear-Wheel-Drive offering over 300-miles of range for $34,990 with the $7,500 federal tax credit. In fact the EPA-estimated range is officially pegged at 363-miles, which is around 100-miles more than the…
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EV batteries get a boost with next-gen packs that charge in under five minutes and last for 50 years
Geely has just announced new self-developed battery technology that it says can achieve 3,500 charging cycles, which is the equivalent of charging and driving for one million kilometers (621,372 miles) with minimal impact to battery performance. Dubbed Short Blade in reference to its slender and shorter packaging, the next generation…
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Audi’s new RS e-tron GT Performance is the most powerful production road car it has ever made
Audi has revealed its updated e-tron GT line-up, which sports the typical minor tweaks to exterior styling, a flourish of new interior features and a staggering increase in power. The updates follow similar changes to the Porsche Taycan, a model that Audi borrows much of its chassis and battery technology…
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