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Bosch Cautions Automakers About Going All-In On EV Tech
German automotive engineering giant Bosch has issued a warning to automakers looking to go all-in on the EV revolution. With natural gas prices rising, the company warns of relying on one fuel source. “In the automotive industry, we should use this occasion to ask ourselves what we can do if there should ever be too few battery cells,” said Bosch’s head of mobility to Stuttgarter Zeitung.
2024 Mercedes-AMG C63 S Returns As A 671-HP Plug-In Hybrid That Says 4 Cylinders Is Fine
The new 2024 Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance is a C-Class super sedan, unlike the ones before it. That’s because the number of cylinders has been halved from the previous generation, but it gains an electric turbocharger, a plug-in hybrid drivetrain, all-wheel drive, and four-wheel steering. The new super sedan delivers 671 hp (680 PS) and 752 lb-ft (1,020 Nm), putting it firmly on par with models from a class above, such as the 617-hp BMW M5 Competition. Zero to 62 mph (100 km/h) takes 3.4 seconds (down from 4.0 seconds for the old C63 S), and the 155 mph (250 km/h) top speed can be raised to 170 mph (280 km/h).
Dodge Summons The Black Ghost With 807-HP 2023 Challenger Last Call Special Edition
Next up in Dodge’s “Last Call” series of special editions as an ode to the ICE is the Black Ghost. Featuring 807 hp (602 kW/818 PS) and limited to just 300 examples, the car is based on the 1970 Dodge Challenger RT SE of the same name, a legend amongst street racing circles for its domination and quick getaways into the night.
Tesla Expands “Full Self-Driving” Beta To 160,000 Owners In The U.S. And Canada
The “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) Beta program is being expanded to a further 60,000 Tesla owners in the U.S. and Canada. It will bring the total number of owners granted access to 160,000. Version 10.69.2.2. also brings new updates such as ‘deep lane guidance’ and a reduction in false slowdowns near crosswalks.
XPeng G9 Offers Up To 543 HP And Is The World’s Fastest Charging Electric SUV
Much like the country’s phone makers, Chinese car manufacturers are already offering beefy recharge times. The XPeng G9 so far takes the EV SUV crown, with 800V charging technology for a 10–80% charge in a mere 15 minutes according to the manufacturer. Six different variants will be available, and rear-wheel drive models will have an electric motor that produces 308 hp (230 kW / 313 PS) and 317 lb-ft (430 Nm) of torque. Models equipped with the Standard battery can travel 354 miles (570 km) in the CLTC cycle, while the Long Range variant increases that distance to 436 miles (702 km).
Italian EV Startup AEHRA Teases Its First SUV With Unconventional Proportions
AEHRA, an Italian startup that wants to be an “ultra-premium car and EV mobility brand,” has teased its first production vehicle. The model will be an SUV, with a short bonnet, a sculpted body, a coupe-style greenhouse, and a sleek roofline. Also seen in the teasers are the lighting signatures at the front and back, while it features four gullwing doors.
What Else Is Making The News
Ted Lasso Characters Added To Fifa 23
Characters from the Apple TV comedy Ted Lasso were unveiled to be a part of the upcoming Fifa 23 game, as is the fictional AFC Richmond football club. The Apple TV show’s creator and star Jason Sudeikis said the move was a “dream come true,” reports the BBC.
New York Attorney General Sues Donald Trump
The New York Attorney General is suing Donald Trump and three of his children for fraud spanning over a decade. The lawsuit alleges that the financial fraud touched all aspects of Trump’s businesses by inflating the values of properties to enrich himself.