Topic: vehicle design
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Ford Mustang Mach-E GT California Special: A Modern Classic
The Ford Mustang Mach-E is achieving strong sales, surpassing gasoline models even without the federal EV tax credit, and Ford has introduced a special edition to sustain this momentum. The new Mustang Mach-E GT California Special edition draws from the 1968 original, featuring exclusive design e...
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Telo Raises $20M for Compact Electric City Trucks
California startup Telo has secured $20 million in Series A funding to develop its compact MT1 electric pickup, targeting urban drivers with a smaller, more efficient vehicle. The MT1 is designed for city life with a footprint similar to a Mini Cooper but offers a five-foot bed and a claimed 350-...
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Polestar 5: The 884hp Fastback That Challenges Porsche
The Polestar 5 is a high-performance electric fastback designed to compete with luxury rivals, featuring bold design, advanced technology, and impressive performance. It offers two powerful powertrain options, with up to 884 horsepower and rapid charging, plus a lightweight bonded aluminum platfo...
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Ferrari 296 GTB Review: Thrilling V6, Frustrating Tech
The Ferrari 296 GTB combines a potent V6 engine with hybrid technology, featuring an electric motor that provides 165 horsepower and 232 lb-ft of torque for efficient urban driving. It offers multiple driving modes, including Hybrid for fuel conservation and Performance for aggressive engine use ...
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Flush Door Handles: The Car Industry's Hidden Safety Risk
Flush door handles improve aerodynamics and aesthetics but raise safety concerns, especially in emergencies where they may fail. Electronic door systems, like those in Tesla vehicles, can become inoperable during power failures, potentially trapping occupants without manual overrides. The lack of...
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Tesla's New Model Y: The Affordable EV Is Here
Tesla's new affordable electric vehicle is a budget-friendly Model Y variant, not the previously announced $25,000 Model 2, focusing on cost reductions and a stripped-down design. The vehicle features significant visual changes like missing front and rear light bars and interior downgrades, inclu...
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Volvo's New American-Made Hybrids Are Range-Extended EVs
Volvo is developing a new generation of extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) for the American market, which will be built at its South Carolina factory as a strategic response to market conditions. The vehicle is designed as an electric car first, with a gasoline engine acting only as a gener...
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Zoox Launches Public Robotaxi Service in Las Vegas
Zoox has launched the first commercial driverless taxi service in Las Vegas using purpose-built autonomous vehicles without traditional controls like pedals or steering wheels. The service operates on the Las Vegas Strip with limited stops and features vehicles equipped with sensors, a 45 mph spe...
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Ferrari Unveils Its 1000-HP Electric Supercar
Ferrari has unveiled the technology for its first fully electric supercar, featuring a 1000-horsepower powertrain, a top speed of 193 mph, and an estimated 329-mile WLTP range, with a unique acoustic system that uses real powertrain vibrations for sound. The electric model, potentially named "Ele...
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Tesla's Door Handle Redesign: Why It's a Major Challenge
Tesla's retractable door handles, once a symbol of innovation, are under investigation by the NHTSA due to numerous complaints about failures that trapped occupants, prompting a redesign. A tragic lawsuit alleges Tesla knew about manual door opening difficulties before a fatal Cybertruck crash, h...
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