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We reported about them Tesla Model Y Mega Castings for quite some time. Little did we know this was part of a much larger plan: Tesla intends to incorporate the battery into the body structure of its future cars, and the solid castings are a crucial part of that idea. Elon Musk said Tesla developed a special alloy to make this possible. This new aluminum alloy had to be very castable, high strength, and non-retractable, which caused large castings to deform. Tesla had to avoid that at all costs. What Tesla is now throwing in Fremont are the front and rear sections of its cars. What about the middle, right? Well, that is complemented by what we now call the battery. Given that it will be part of the vehicle's structure and therefore not interchangeable like current batteries are, Tesla will likely have to label it as something else. Musk already called it a "structure battery". This new structural battery case not only provides the car with the energy it needs, i...

Hyundai has presented its brand new one 2021 Tucson With a dramatic design and enough safety and technology in the car to challenge premium competition. The Tuscon is scheduled to arrive in Australia in the first half of 2021 and will be offered locally only as a long-wheelbase model, although world markets are also getting a short-wheelbase version. It will also be the first Tucson model to receive the N-Line treatment and the second in Hyundai's local range to be offered with the sporty improvements after the i30 N-Line. Exterior design The new Tucson's 'parametric dynamics' design differs significantly in a crowded segment. It has kinetic details of the jewel surface and an innovative half-mirror type daytime running light that is seamlessly integrated into the parametric grid. On the sides there are references to Lexus NX in its angular wheel arches, while the blade-like D-pillar finishers give the profile a unique look. On the back, the taillights are reminiscent...

Often times, when you ask an enthusiast what a good weekend or hobby car would be for less than $ 10,000, the answer will come in the form of Mazda MX-5 Miata . These little cars are endlessly customizable and inexpensive. But the Miata is not the only answer. Indeed there is many used sports cars that can fit the bill. The list of cars below is by no means exhaustive, but it does highlight a few selected examples of sports cars that have some cult following. The values ​​are based on the good condition rating from the Kelley Blue Book tool for rating used vehicles. In particular, the price was at the high end of the private party's value, using the country's 20037 zip code as a reference, as well as the usage time of 100,000 miles. All cars are from the 1990s or newer and no convertible trim levels were used. 1999 Mitsubishi 3000 GT 1999 Mitsubishi 3000 GT | National Motor Museum / Heritage Images / Getty Images The Mitsubishi 3000 GT was available in three versions: ...

The TVS Motor Company announced another record today: The commuter motorcycle brand TVS Sport achieved a record mileage of 110.12 km / h. The 110cc motorcycle set a new record in the India Book of Records and Asia Book of Records for the highest fuel efficiency on the road that a motorcycle achieves. This feat was achieved by Mr. Pavitra Patro when he covered a total distance of 1021.90 km in 54 laps with a fuel consumption of 9.28 liters. More details Pavitra started this ride on August 8, 2020 and finished it on August 13, 2020 as part of the United India Ride Series. For the second time in a row, TVS Sport has proven its strong skills in road traffic in the record books. This record is based on the 2019 performance with the 100 cc TVS Sport BS-IV record "Highest fuel efficiency of a motorcycle on the Golden Square" in the Indian Book of Records and the Asian Book of World Records with a road kilometer performance of 76.4 km / H . Official statement Aniruddha Haldar, Vic...

Once upon a time, tailgates were only part of the truck that opened and closed. Then someone came up with the idea Make tailgates more functional B. button closure, steps to help climb into the back of the truck, and even a tailgate turns into a table . Now Ford is trying to come into play with a multifunctional tailgate for the F-150. What does this new tailgate look like on the F-150? When will we see it? And Chevy has finally found a way to take a piece out of it legendary F-150 sales ? We have all the details. My tailgate is cooler than your tailgate As strange as it sounds, they are tailgates newest way to present your truck . While everyone may still be impressed that you have the biggest rims in the parking lot, the driver with the coolest trick hatchback is now most likely going to win the popularity contest. What is a trick tailgate anyway? And why do automakers fall behind themselves when trying to design a hatchback with the most functionality? A trick tailgate is si...

“I can do it quickly, well, or cheaply. pick two. "This is known in the project management world as the" iron triangle. " General Motors had been in business for more than enough years to understand this mantra all too well. And yet, when it came to delving into diesel engine development, it all went out the window. The late 1970s and 1980s Oldsmobile The diesel debacle fell straight into the cheap and fast category. And as sure as the Iron Triangle isn't, Oldsmobile had one of the worst engines ever. The General moved quickly in the late 1970s and 1980s The General moved quickly in the late 1970s and 1980s. Foreign automakers bombarded the US with better vehicles. The result was that GM lost market share like it had never seen before. Suddenly everything was researched and a solution was found. This included the success of Mercedes Benz with diesel-powered sedans. GM had to tone down that success, and it was believed that Oldsmobile would lead the indictm...

If the UK government According to Greenpeace and Green Alliance, in order to achieve its climate protection goals, it must bring forward its proposed ban on the sale of new cars with internal combustion engines. Currently, the ban is slated to go into effect from 2040, but there has been consistent effort to push this forward to 2035 or earlier. The government is believed to be considering an earlier one Prohibition what might help cut pollution solid. The UK government is evaluating its climate targets against five-year carbon budgets, and while it is supposed to meet the third of these budgets to meet the fourth and fifth, it will need more Emissions cuts. A study published by Greenpeace and Green Alliance on Friday said that moving the ban forward to 2030 would save 90 million tonnes of carbon dioxide - around a quarter of all UK emissions in 2019. study said it would also target Britain to meet its mid-century climate goals. If the ban were brought forward to 2035, the gove...