[ad_1] The Baby II is a tribute to the company’s classic racer. It features a similar body design, though the Baby II will be three-quarters the size of the original and features a 3D-printed frame. Inside the revived racer is a rear-wheel-drive battery-powered electric powertrain with removable lithium-ion battery packs. The car features two different […]
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Bugatti unveils a $33,000 EV for (rich) kids
Tesla extends delivery times for base Model 3 by one month
[ad_1] The company isn’t shy about the reason for the additional wait time: demand. In a statement to Electrek, a spokesperson said Tesla sometimes tweaked delivery times “based on order volume.” In other words, it took about a week for interest to outstrip expected supply. This isn’t a complete surprise. Tesla may have started taking […]
The Morning After: Breaking up Big Tech
[ad_1] The details of Canada’s cyptocurrency scandal.QuadrigaCX’s missing millions is the messiest Bitcoin saga yet QuadrigaCX was one of Canada’s largest Bitcoin exchanges, controlling assets believed to be worth around $200 million CAD. Unfortunately, Gerald Cotten, its co-founder and CEO, passed away in December 2018. Unfortunately for customers, he was the only one who could […]
Porche’s Taycan EV has pulled in more than 20,000 deposits
[ad_1] Porsche chief Oliver Blume said in an interview: “This is a significantly higher figure than we expected: we usually only see ordering peaks after the first driving reports are available, when the vehicle is presented, and when customers have been able to sit in the car in real life.” These aren’t just people signing […]
The CDC is launching its first investigation into e-scooter injuries
[ad_1] The study is being overseen by Jeff Taylor, the manager of the Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance Unit with Austin Public Health. He’s joined by three epidemiologists from the CDC who will focus on severe injuries that occurred to e-scooter riders in Austin. The study has already completed the data collection process and is now […]
Tesla starts selling the Model 3 in Mexico
[ad_1] As we’ve reported previously, the Model 3 has a 220-mile range and a top speed of 130 miles per hour. It was originally touted for its relatively low price point, and according to CNET, there’s no word yet on why it costs $7,000 more in Mexico (it could be a matter of import tax, […]
The Rolls Royce Cullinan is the nicest office you’ll never sit in
[ad_1] The $325,000 Cullinan is an exercise in combining the latest automotive tech with old-school money. It’s named after the largest diamond ever discovered. That gem currently sits embedded in the Queen of England’s Imperial State Crown. Sure, the name is a bit on the nose for a high-end British brand, but even with that […]
Tesla investors sue to stop Elon Musk’s ‘unchecked’ use of Twitter
[ad_1] The SEC has already asked a judge to find Musk in contempt of his settlement after he didn’t appear to have cleared the “500k” tweet with the attorney responsible for vetting his tweets. We’ve asked Tesla for comment. This isn’t the greatest threat Musk faces, since the SEC could suspend him from running Tesla, […]
The best dash cam
[ad_1] On performance, the Nextbase 512GW and Nextbase 612GW 4K are actually better dash cams than the Garmin 55—but this brand, popular in the UK and new to the US market, has been available inconsistently so far. If you can find either of these Nextbase models, you’ll get the best image quality—as well as one […]
Los Angeles is fighting for e-scooter data
[ad_1] At the moment, it looks like a stalemate. LA city officials claim the data would provide insight into scooters as a growing means of transit, let the city see if scooters end up in the LA River and help ensure scooters are available to lower-income residents. Reportedly, the data would not be shared with […]