Behind us are two more big car shows, the New York Auto Show and the Shanghai Motor Show, which, in contrast to European car shows, served up a multitude of concepts and views into the not-so-distant future. It is interesting how the biggest brands saved the most futuristic studies for the Shanghai salon. Another proof that China is an increasingly important market for car manufacturers.
Electric mobility
Virtually every car manufacturer is thinking about the electric drive today. And that is also why it seems logical that a manufacturer that specializes only in the production of electric-powered pick-up vehicles appears. Let's welcome a new car brand - Workhorse.
It must be admitted that Elon Musk is an unprecedented visionary and that his visions of the future often upset the world of science. Like his latest idea for a company that will be the fastest in the world to dig tunnels and make it possible to drive under the surface in the future.
Electric cars are becoming more and more popular and are slowly but steadily displacing conventionally powered vehicles. A meeting of owners of alternative drive vehicles was recently organized in the Netherlands and so many gathered that they entered the Guinness Book of Records.
The Capuchin bike by Monkey Faction is basically an extremely simple hipster idea of how to combine the practicality of a scooter and the healthy lifestyle of a bicycle.
What could be cleaner than Tesla's electric cars? Definitely Tesla's smart – robotic vacuum cleaner that delights housewives all over the world.
Tesla has opened the world's largest battery station for storing electricity on the island of Kauai (California). Solar energy can power an entire city overnight. California is one of the sunniest locations in the world, where many cities rely on solar power, but generators hum at night. No more in Kuaui...
MOAR is a versatile electric bike designed for everyday use and fun. It handles perfectly both on the road and off-road. In addition, it is so strong that you can even move an SUV with it.
The Tesla Model S 100D is now betting on what really counts. Reach. While we've been hearing about its incredible acceleration for the last few months - these are enviable, but ordinary mortals can't help much with acceleration under three seconds - Tesla Motors has added a version to the 'collection' with a new 100 kWh battery that allows more than a 500-kilometer range and can boast the longest autonomy of an electric car. This is something that has a much greater added value for the customer than light acceleration.
If you think Tesla's Model S P100D is too slow (then you're crazy), now's your chance to consider an even more powerful Tesla. Namely, Tesla Motors has prepared a racing version of the Tesla Model S Race Car for the Electric GT Championship, which you can safely drive even outside the race tracks. Attention! Its acceleration will have you glued to your seat!
Although opinions are still divided about the effectiveness or, better, the reliability of Tesla's Autopilot, here is new proof of how advanced technology can increase road safety. Hans Noordsij, the owner of the Tesla Model X, has it to thank for the fact that it is still in one piece today. When he was driving on the highway, Tesla's sensors - Tesla's autopilot has the ability to automatically detect danger - predicted a traffic accident in front of him and consequently slowed down the vehicle before it actually happened.
Newcomer to the automotive world, Californian startup Ludic Motors has unveiled its first car – the 1,000 HP Lucid Air luxury electric sedan to much interest and admiration. It is priced in the same range as Tesla's Model S, which it is a direct competitor to and is likely to win quite a few buyers.