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The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class puts TikTok on the road
For the 2024 E-Class, Mercedes-Benz hasn't radically reinvented this stoic sedan, giving it a refreshed look and some new, more efficient engines with hybrid power. But more interestingly, the new E is loaded with interesting tech tricks and toys that, for now at least, are only found on Mercedes' mid-tier option.
Hitting the Books: 'Vision Zero' could help reclaim roads from American car culture
'Inclusive Transportation' by Veronica O Davis highlights the many failings (both procedural and structural) of America's transportation infrastructure and calls on city planners to reexamine how their public works affect the people.
Tesla offers customers one-time Full Self-Driving transfer until September 30th
Tesla has started notifying owners that they can transfer the Full Self-Driving feature they purchased to a new vehicle, as long as they take delivery within the next three months.
Tesla plans to license its Full Self-Driving system to other automakers
Tesla set new internal records for EV production and deliveries in Q2 as Cybertruck production (sorta?) comes online.
Startup will test self-flying aircraft in remote regions of Canada
A Canadian air cargo startup called Ribbit is planning to test pilotless flights for deliveries in remote areas of the country.
Tesla's 'Charge on Solar' lets Powerwall owners send excess energy to their EV
Tesla has launched a feature called "Charge on Solar" that allows owners to fill up their electric vehicles' batteries using only excess solar energy -- if they have a Powerwall.
Ford drops F-150 Lightning prices by up to $10,000
Ford is shaving up to $10,000 off the cost of an F-150 Lightning across all variants, bringing the electric truck somewhat closer to its initial pricing. The base F-150 Lightning Pro is dropping by nearly $10,000 to $49,995.
Virgin Galactic's first private passenger spaceflight will launch as soon as August 10th
Virgin Galactic's first spaceflight with private passengers is now slated to launch as soon as August 10th.
Canoo made a cute trio of EVs to carry NASA’s Artemis 2 astronauts to the SLS
This week, a trio of Canoo's Crew Transportation Vehicles arrived at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Tesla’s Texas factory has produced its first Cybertruck
After multiple years of delays, it looks like the Cybertruck is finally on its way to consumers.
Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire S2 Del Mar electric motorcycle has a 113-mile city range
LiveWire, the company spun out of Harley-Davidson’s electric division, has announced the specs of its S2 Del Mar e-motorcycle. The upcoming bike, which we already knew would cost $15,499, can go from zero to 60 mph in 3.0 seconds, has a top speed of 103 mph and 84 horsepower (63 kW).
Hyundai shows off its high-performance Ioniq 5 N EV
Hyundai has debuted its electric Ionic 5 N at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The automaker says this high-performance version of the Ioniq 5 can go from zero to 62MPH in as little as 3.4 seconds and that it has a top speed of 161MPH.
Tesla reportedly suspected Musk was using company funds to build a literal glass house
Tesla is said to have investigated Elon Musk over claims he was using company funds to build a house.
Rolls-Royce won't let customers buy another car if they sell its new EV for a profit
Any buyers planning to flip a Rolls-Royce Spectre EV for a quick profit may want to think twice.
Lotus' Eletre SUV shows the company has finally grown up
We all need to mature someday, and for Lotus, that time is now. Welcome to the Eletre, the company's first production SUV. An electric one at that, with comfortable seating for four or een five. Lotus has been historically known for producing cars that typified the bare minimum needed for enjoyable driving.
BMW’s CE 02 electric scooter sets sights on urban mobility
BMW is expanding its electric vehicle lineup with the new CE 02. It might look like a scooter, but the company calls it an eParkourer. With a range of over 55 miles and a top speed of around 59 miles per hour, it's firmly targeted at urban riders.
Mercedes will use Tesla's EV charging standard on North American cars
Mercedes is adopting Tesla's EV charging port standard for its North American cars.
VW will start testing self-driving cars in the US this month
VW is testing self-driving electric vans in Austin, and hopes to offer robotaxi service by 2026.
Audi's updated Q8 E-Tron focuses on luxury over performance
Audi's original E-Tron was really just an electric Q8. Now that the E-Tron moniker is used as a label for all of Audi's EVs, the updated vehicle has been rebadged as the Q8 E-Tron. Yet this is more than just a facelift. Instead, Audi took the opportunity to make the vehicle better based on what it's learned over the past few years as an EV builder.
Cowboy Cruiser e-bike offers a more upright ride
When premium e-bike maker Cowboy introduced its Adaptive Power update earlier this year, Engadget’s Mat Smith wondered when a new model would arrive. We have the answer today as the company announced the Cowboy Cruiser. The new variant encourages a more upright design for a relaxed Dutch riding position. It also includes a wider saddle — a feature that was at the top of our wish list for the Belgian company’s latest iteration.