You might never have to replace your tires again.
When all-electric vehicles eventually complete their global takeover, they’ll collectively require much less maintenance than their oiled up, transmission-based counterparts. As for the tires? That’s a different story.
To help drivers avoid the misery of waiting around for a tire change, Goodyear has introduced an intriguing new concept: tires that can regenerate new tread on the spot.
This could make electric cars as affordable as combustion engine vehicles.
Tesla says it can dramatically reduce the price for electric cars. Tesla CEO Elon Musk made the announcement during the company’s “Battery Day” for investors.
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At the Q2 2020 Earnings Call, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the location of the new factory. The Gigafactory for the production of the Semi, Cybertruck, Model Y, and Model 3 will be built in Austin, Texas and will be Tesla’s largest factory yet.
For now, the plan describes a 280-acre building, although the company has purchased a 2,100-acre site. Of course, given the company’s plans for the production of the Semi, Cybertruck, Model Y, and Model 3—as well as the presence of a recreation area on the territory of Giga Texas—it is not surprising that Tesla needs such a massive piece of land.
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Tony Hawk & Dave Carnie visit the Hendo Hover warehouse to ride the world’s first real hoverboard.
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A new type of battery has been developed that could revolutionise electric vehicle use with a recharge time of just 15 seconds.
Just in case you haven’t heard, Long Way Up is the third installment in Ewan McGregor’s and Charlie Boorman’s trilogy of long-distance motorcycle adventure rides.
What makes this one so special, though, is that the duo set out on a pair of Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycles, attempting to cover 15,000 miles (25,000 km) of incredibly remote terrain from the southern tip of Argentina all the way to Los Angeles.
[Author’s Note: There are no major spoilers here; you’re safe to keep reading.].
It’s a working car that can seat two people who just want to pretend like they’re driving around Gotham.