Will unmanned vehicles become a part of our life?
"Do you trust self-driving cars?" Such a survey has been carried out in some countries. He showed that people are wary of this technology. Machines controlled by artificial intelligence have not yet received worldwide recognition. However, some developers of such vehicles are confident that the global COVID-19 pandemic may force society to think about the benefits of such vehicles. A robot-controlled taxi can take a passenger to a store or pharmacy at any time of the day. At the same time, the driver’s illness will not threaten the health of a person, since he does not get sick at all. What is worth thinking about? Another option that the developers of such systems want to implement is the delivery of goods to your home without having to go out. The robot taxi itself will bring the ordered products. The buyer doesn't even...
General Motors has announced the development of an electric pickup truck. The first teaser was shown
An electric pickup truck from an American manufacturer will be assembled at a plant in Detroit. Work on the manufacture of new items will begin in 2021. The creation of electric citycars is a modern trend in the automotive industry. Many companies are “plugging in” crossovers, and General Motors has decided to electrify a “working” car. The first teaser of the model was presented to the public. This is just the debut image, which does not show any details. Most likely, a pickup truck will have a large windshield, a large sloping hood. Judging by the image, the cargo compartment will not differ in outstanding dimensions. The novelty will be produced at the D-HAM plant, which is located in Detroit. Cadillac CT6 and Chevrolet Impala models are already being assembled here. According to rumors, the facility's production facilities will soon be completely reconfigured for the manufacture of electric cars. Already…
Dacia brand will release electric cars
The budget brand Dacia, which is owned by Renault, will release its debut electric models. This will probably happen in 2-3 years. Dacia is a Romanian sub-brand of Renault, which specializes in the production of budget cars. Among the most popular models of the company are Logan, Sandero, Duster, Lodgy and Dokker. The Romanian brand demonstrates excellent performance in the global market. For example, in 2018 the company sold 523 vehicles, which exceeded the figure for 2017 by 13,4%. The results for the whole of 2019 have not yet been collected, but for the period from January to October, the brand sold 483 cars, that is, 9,6% more than a year earlier. At the moment, all Dacia models are equipped with a classic internal combustion engine. Recall that Renault is already producing ...
Representatives of Mazda talked about the environmental damage caused by electric vehicles
Revelations from Mazda: electric cars are no less harmful to the environment than classic vehicles. Based on this, the automaker even released its first battery-powered car with a range limit. The reason for this decision is the harm that batteries cause to the environment. This was announced by Christian Schultz, who holds the position of head of the Mazda research center. The representative of the company noted that battery cars harm the planet no less (or even more) than classic models on gasoline or diesel. A comparison was made of the amount of carbon dioxide emitted by a Mazda3 diesel hatchback and a small MX-30 battery. The result: the battery generates as many harmful substances as a conventional diesel car. This effect has yet to be counteracted. Even after replacing the battery with...
China went to reduce tax rates for Tesla
Good news for Elon Musk's company: China has reduced tax duties on Model 3 cars assembled in Shanghai. This decision is mutually beneficial. The automaker is reducing organizational costs, as a result of which it can reduce the cost of electric cars for buyers from China. Bloomberg writes about this possibility. It is also noted that buyers of the Model 3 car will receive a government subsidy of $3600. The electric car itself will cost $50000. Bloomberg writes that the cost of a car could drop significantly as early as 2020. The price is expected to fall by 20%. In addition to reducing the tax rate, the price will be positively affected by an increase in the number of components made directly in China. There will be no need to spend big money on the purchase of imported parts. If predictions come true, Tesla...
Tesla electric cars are Norway's new car market leader
Norway is a country where the majority of the inhabitants are adherents of environmentally friendly technologies. Not surprisingly, in 2019, Tesla vehicles have taken the lead in the new vehicle segment. Bloomberg writes about it. In 2019, the share of electric cars among new cars purchased was 42%. The main merit in this Tesla Model 3, which is wildly popular among the inhabitants of the Scandinavian country. Tesla sold 19 electric cars in Norway last year. Of this number, 15,7 thousand cars are Model 3. If we take into account not only new, but all cars, Volkswagen is the leader in the Norwegian market. She overtook the American automaker by only 150 cars. The combined sales share of Volkswagen and Tesla…
Presentation of the Fisker Ocean car was held under karaoke
In Los Angeles, the Fisker Ocean electric crossover was officially presented, which will hit the market in 2022. You can order the novelty now. The audience was shown the visual features of the car, but was not dedicated to the technical characteristics. Only one feature of the crossover was demonstrated: the ability to perform a karaoke song in chorus with the driver or passengers. The founder and ideological inspirer of the company is Henrik Fisker, who named it after himself. He dreams of competing with Tesla in the green car segment. Ocean is the first model released under the Fisker logo. The imminent release of the electric crossover has been known for a long time. A year ago, Henrik presented a teaser and intrigued motorists in every possible way. And so, there was an official presentation. It was different from the usual events of this type: no huge…
Chinese-made Tesla Model 3 costs $43
The price of an electric car made in China has been reduced to $43. The reason for the price reduction is the tax incentives from the state that the American automaker received. Information about the cost reduction was reported by Tesla representatives themselves, so this message can be considered official. The news was published on the Weibo social network, the price was indicated in Chinese yuan. On January 7, 2020, the Chinese-made electric car will be released for sale in world markets. Most likely, the good news was announced specifically on the eve of this event. The Tesla Model 3 was originally valued at $50. Two factors led to the price reduction. First, tax incentives from the Chinese government. Secondly, the decision to produce some components in China. Thus, the automaker manages to save ...