[ad_1] The Precept’s cabin uses a slew of recycled and reclaimed material, including plastic bottles, cork vinyl and fishing nets. You’ll also find a flax composite in both the interior and exterior. However, it’s also a reflection of Polestar’s goals for semi-autonomous driving. LiDAR offers “increased driving assistance,” while the grille from the Polestar 2 […]
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Mercedes and China’s Geely team up to take electric Smart cars global
[ad_1] The venture, called “smart Automobile Co., Ltd.” will see Mercedes and Geely contribute a total of 5.4 billion Chinese Yuan (roughly $780 million) to the initiative, which aims to expand Smart’s EV-only portfolio with a new range of global products, slated for launch in 2022. Given Mercedes’ brand and heritage, it’s unlikely that its […]
Volocopter’s massive utility drone can carry up to 440 pounds
[ad_1] The VoloDrone shares many similar specs with the VoloCity, as it can carry the same maximum payload of 440 lbs (200 kg) at up to a slightly further distance of 25 miles (40 km), and it can reach the same top speed of 68 mph (110 km/h). At 9.2 m wide and 2.3 m […]
Lotus’ EV supercar hints at the automaker’s future
[ad_1] Increasingly it’s become difficult for smaller automakers to go it alone. Enter Geely. The Chinese company’s ownership of Volvo has helped that brand grow sales and deliver an impressive stable of new and updated vehicles. Now it’s infusing Lotus with the cash it needs to do the same thing. “Think about the ambitious business […]
Lotus’ electric hypercar is named ‘Evija’
[ad_1] No, Lotus isn’t ready to spill the beans on its Type 130 electric hypercar. It is, however, ready to give the car a name: meet the Evija (pronounced “ev-eye-a”). While the company’s choice of name is a bit strained — it means “the first in existence” or “the living one” — it makes sense […]