Rivian releases R1T kitchen video ad amid new tour locations announcement

Rivian has touted its unique portable kitchen that’s set to pair with the company’s all-electric R1T pickup truck a few times already, and now they’ve released a short promotional video showing the accessory in action. This comes on the heels of an announcement sent to the Rivian preorder community listing three locations where the company’s […]

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VW ID.3 details revealed: Price, standard features, charging speed, and more

Volkswagen AG might be facing new headwinds over what could very well be another round of emissions scandals, but the first of the company’s vehicles of redemption, the all-electric ID.3, continues to make waves in Europe’s EV community. A camouflaged version of the ID.3 is on display in Oslo, Norway right now, where it is […]

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Diesel-powered Volkswagen AG cars get banned in South Korea over emissions cheating

The South Korean Ministry of Environment announced on Tuesday that it is banning the domestic sales of eight diesel-powered vehicles from three Volkswagen AG brands for violating emissions regulations. In a statement to local media, the ministry stated that it will slap fines and seek prosecution on the German-based carmakers.  According to a The Korea […]

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Audi e-tron navigation system provides detailed petrol information to drivers

It appears that while the Audi e-tron is a solid-built all-electric SUV with a premium price to match, the German automaker might have neglected to adjust some of the vehicle’s finer details. Take the e-tron’s navigation system, for example, which was recently observed to have a very interesting, and notably humorous feature: it gives drivers […]

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Porsche Taycan roundup: 24-hr high-speed test, built-in Apple Music, and a production dashboard tease

With the Porsche Taycan set for its official unveiling within the next few weeks, the German carmaker has started releasing details about its upcoming all-electric sports car in a steady stream. Following an impressive demonstration that showed the repeatability of the Taycan’s performance, Porsche has come back with yet another exhibition of the four-door’s endurance.  […]

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Tom Cross | Behind the Lens: “Earthquake Epicenter”

Earth is dynamic, not just the landscape but also its internal workings. The magnetic poles flip, it bleeds lava, and the crust trembles; it’s a misconception that we are on solid ground. Earthquakes happen frequently. Most of the time we cannot feel them, but occasionally there’s one that really rocks the surface. Soon after I […]

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Volkswagen’s Dieselgate software fix found to have another cheat device

It appears that Volkswagen’s high-profile Dieselgate scandal won’t let go of the veteran German automaker just yet. In a recent decision, a district court in Düsseldorf, Germany has declared that Volkswagen’s software fix for vehicles affected by its Dieselgate emissions cheating scandal that broke in 2015 actually contained another cheating device.  With this development, the […]

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Tesla Model X owner showcases DIY automatic lifting frunk

Similar to the Model S and 3, the Model X’s hood can be unlatched from the vehicle’s touchscreen and remote app, but has to be manually raised a little bit before it fully opens. Thanks to a clever do-it-yourself trick, there is now a quick and easy DIY solution to make the Model X’s hood […]

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Tesla Model 3 gets stellar reviews after initial test drives in Japan

Tesla is yet to start a widespread rollout of the Model 3 in Japan, but the vehicle is already getting praise from the country’s electric car community. Test drives of the vehicle have begun in the country in the lead-up to the Model 3’s first deliveries, and so far, the reception has been immensely positive.  […]

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Jaguar I-PACE batteries get repurposed as small-scale energy storage devices

Researchers at WMG, University of Warwick have announced that they have found a way to repurpose old Jaguar I-PACE batteries as potential off-grid small energy storage systems. The repurposed units will contain about 2 kWh of energy capacity, and will likely be enough to power a small shop, a farm holding, or a residential unit.  […]

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