BMW i3 and i8 may cease to exist as we know them today
In an interview with Automotive News, BMW officials said that the i3 and i8 vehicles were designed as “technological showcases” that may not have a future: “These cars are very unique,” Juraschek said. “These two cars were not [developed] as a family that we can expand in different [ways] or …
MotoGP has announced the MotoE World Cup
Following the success of FIA Formula E Championship, FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) and Dorna Sports, the company behind MotoGP have announced a partnership to form the MotoE World Cup. This will feature the multi-national power company Enel as the official title sponsor and the bikes will be exclusively provided …
BMW rumored to change the i3 into the iX1
BMW has already trademarked the iX1 name(all the way up to iX9) and it is rumored that they will be using this as a base for the electrified X series models. This means that in the 2022 time frame we may see an electric BMW X1 called the iX1, and …
BMW releases electrification road map, expect hybirds and full EVs starting in 2021
Manufacturers have been climbing the electrification ladder and BMW is no exception with their previous releases of the BMW i3 and i8. By 2025 BMW Group intends on having 25 different electrified models, which include the already announced i8 Roadster and electrified Mini. The iX3 will likely be the next …
BMW Group outlines their 5th generation electrification strategy for 2021
This new video has been released by BMW which demonstrates the modularity of their new battery packs and combined motor and transmission unit. With ranges up to 700km (434 miles) and 100km for plug-in hybirds, they clearly have the sectors they wish to compete in carved out already. It would …
Zero Mass water SOURCE captures water from the air using the sun
When you think of achieving sustainability, water must be part of that conversation. Zero Mass water feels the same way and they have announced their solution which is called SOURCE, an off-grid and self contained water extraction system which can produce 4-10 liters of water per day or 8-20 16.9 …
Tesla Roadster 2 – The fastest production car ever
Lets start with the numbers for the BASE model: 0-60 MPH in 1.90 seconds propelled by 10,000 nm of torque. This is faster than the Veyron among other supercars. 0-100 MPH in 4.2 seconds and will run the quarter mile in 8.9 seconds, yes this thing runs 8’s out of …
Lamborghini Terzo Millennio EV hypercar concept unveiled
Lamborghini has unveiled a new concept car called the Terzo Millennio which is an EV hypercar which they intend to be powered by super capacitors. We’ll let the photos speak for themselves. Via[The Verge]
Mitsubishi Evolution is officially dead, introducing the E-Evolution
No longer a turbocharged inline 4-cylinder powered rally inspired sedan, you now get an electric crossover that shares little more than some resemblance of the all wheel drive system. You might wonder why this transition was made, and it is all likely tied into the fuel economy testing scandal it …
Nissan will be entering Formula E in the 2018-19 season
It appears that Nissan will be entering the Formula E racing series in 2018 for season 5 which will make them the first Japanese auto manufacturer to make the jump. Season 4 starts this December and goes through July, but many are looking forward to season 5 already as there …