Author: James Bryant

The Taycan range is growing fast as Porsche reveal the Cross Turismo Turbo S. Taking it’s place at the top of the Taycan Cross Turismo family, the Turbo S features the same powertrain as the Sedan version of the same spec. That means two electric motors placed on the front and rear axles combining to generate up to 751 hp in overboost mode or 617 hp normally. Acceleration from 0-60 mph in done in a blistering 2.9 seconds which is only 0.1 seconds slower than the sedan version. Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo Price and Specifications [Infographic]

Recently, a demonstration test of the world’s first autonomous ship navigation system was successfully carried out in Japan. The large ferry has autonomously navigated more than 240 km stretch of sea of ​​Lyonda, Japan, at a speed of 26 knots (48 km/h). The ferry can also do docking (closer to the port) at the end of its service. The technology used in this demonstration was developed by Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of the Nippon Foundation, and is used on the Shin Nihonkai Ferry Somany’s 222-meter-long vehicle ferry, Soleil. Reporting from Interesting Engineering (20/1), the demonstration is part of the fully…

Hyundai Motor Company officially partnered with IonQ Inc. to create an efficient electric car battery model for Hyundai cars. IonQ Inc. has been known as a quantum computer manufacturer. In the collaboration, Hyundai and IonQ will present an electric car battery chemistry model to simulate the structure and energy of lithium oxide. This chemical model will help improve the performance, cost and safety of lithium batteries. See also: Apple wants Korean suppliers for their electric car batteries Hyundai’s collaboration with IonQ is one of the steps for the development of Hyundai’s electric car globally. The development of battery technology is…

Although known not to be too aggressive in presenting a pure electric model in its lineup, Toyota is secretly developing an electric-powered pick-up vehicle. This is revealed from several images circulating in cyberspace. This is the first appearance of Toyota’s concept car in the truck segment as previously promised. This is in accordance with Toyota’s plan to present 15 new electric-powered vehicles by 2025. If you look at the appearance offered by Toyota’s electric-powered double cabin pickup, it is not like a pickup in general. The dimensions look slimmer and concise, even the sporty impression is also quite prominent on…

At the Consumer electronic Show 2022, General Motors (GM) showcased its best-selling double cabin pickup in a pure electric (EV) version, namely the Chevrolet Silverado EV. The Chevrolet Silverado EV is slated to be produced in 2023 and begin shipping to customers in 2024 to battle the Ford F-150 Lightning or Tesla Cybertruck if Tesla launches it. Different from the ICE version of the Silverado, the Silverado EV is built with super specifications, so it deserves to be called a super truck. Its combination of specifications, performance and versatility is made beyond the limits of a normal pickup truck for…

Do you still remember the Tesla Model S which was given three jet engines? Yup, a crazy project that was done by the team behind the Warped Perception Youtube channel some time ago. At that time, the Model S with three jet engines was tested to determine its performance. As a result, acceleration from 0-96 km/h can be completed in just 3.32 seconds. But if it’s only in the form of numbers, it will feel less. Therefore, the AMS Performance modification workshop also tries to provide a more real comparison. In a video uploaded to the AMS Performace Youtube channel,…

The 2022 Dakar Rally has reached its conclusion in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on January 14 last. Where, in the last stage, the route was contested between Bisha and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. The podium presentation ceremony was held at the Jeddah Cornish Circuit as well as closing the 14-day series of competitions. A large finish line podium was erected on the field, and all the vehicles that finished the race, including trucks, took to the stage. The Hino Sugawara Team manned by Racer Teruhito Sugawara, Navigator Hirokazu Somemiya, and Yuji Mochizuki, took the stage in a Hino600 Series rally Dakar…

An electric hypercar with plenty of performance credentials, the NIO EP9 has gone on to set impressive lap times around some of the worlds most famous race tracks. Powering the EP9 is a 777-volt powertrain consisting of 4 inboard electric motors each developing around 335 hp, combining for a total power output of 1,341 hp with a huge 1,480 Nm of torque. All that equates to a 0-62 mph sprint of 2.7 seconds, a 0-124 mph time of 7.1 seconds and a top speed of 195 mph. With each of the 4 motors powering one wheel, the EP9 has plenty…

This is Ferrari’s 986 horsepower hybrid supercar called the SF90 Stradale. It sits above the 812 Superfast in the Ferrari range and is a series-production car meaning no limited editions or exclusive invitations. If you can stump up the big price tag, this Ferrari can be yours. Much like the LaFerrari before it, the SF90 Stradale uses a hybrid powertrain. This time a 4.0L twin turbocharged V8 has been paired up with 3 electric motors. The first of those motors has been sandwiched between the engine and the transmission, whilst the other 2 have been placed on the front axle…

Five years after announcing the design of its first electric motorcycle, Tarform began shipping the electric motorcycle to their customers in the United States. Quoted by Gizmochina, Tarform is said to have experienced some setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but is now apparently starting to bounce back by starting to ship products to initial customers in the United States. The company, based in Brooklyn, New York, says that electric motorcycles use handmade products that are far different from today’s electric bicycles. Tarform’s design and engineering team had clocked thousands of man-hours before arriving at the unique designs today used…

Volta Trucks, a leading manufacturer and service provider of electric commercial vehicles, has announced a partnership with one of London’s largest West End property owners, The Crown Estate and distribution provider Clipper Logistics. This partnership is of course to decarbonize and consolidate shipping to London by improving air quality and reducing congestion in the city centre. Set to launch as a test run in the summer of 2022, the full-electric Volta Zero is a key component of The Crown Estate’s newest delivery consolidation scheme to Regent Street customers as part of its ongoing commitment to reducing emissions across the West…

Hyundai will reportedly add support for Apple digital car key feature. This digital car key allows users to unlock and start compatible vehicles using the iPhone Wallet app. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, a feature called “CarKey” will be coming to Hyundai’s Genesis lineup this summer. Hyundai itself already offers proprietary iOS apps, including MyHyundai with Bluelink and Genesis Intelligent Assistant that includes the ability to remotely start, or unlock the doors of compatible vehicles. But adding support for implementing Apple’s digital lock feature will make functionality smoother and benefit from Apple Wallet. Apple first announced its digital car key…