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The German Aerospace Center (DLR) has debuted a prototype of what it calls 'U-Shift,' an urban mobility vehicle designed for multiple uses. U-Shift is a fully electric vehicle, designed for autonomous operation, and could serve in a number of capacities including as an on-demand shuttle, a bus, a mobile distribution center for package delivery, or even as travelling salesroom. You could easily see how a fleet like this could be repurposed for on-demand package and grocery delivery during lock

Continue reading German space agency reveals an autonomous, electric urban mobility prototype for use right here on Earth

German space agency reveals an autonomous, electric urban mobility prototype for use right here on Earth originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 20 Sep 2020 15:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading This R/C bot lets you communicate with others

This R/C bot lets you communicate with others originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 20 Sep 2020 13:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Formula One's governing body, the FIA, will do what it can to avoid a calendar clash in 2021 between the 24 Hours of Le Mans and a grand prix, president Jean Todt told reporters at the 88th edition of the event. This year's F1 calendar had listed the Canadian Grand Prix on the same June weekend as Le Mans before the COVID-19 pandemic tore up the schedules, with the Montreal race ultimately cancelled. Le Mans will be the highlight of a reduced six-round World Endurance Championship (WEC) season

Continue reading FIA will try to avoid Le Mans/F1 clash in 2021

FIA will try to avoid Le Mans/F1 clash in 2021 originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 20 Sep 2020 12:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nicole West steered her bulldozer through the smoldering forest, pushing logs into the underbrush and away from the wildfires ripping through Oregon's Cascade Mountains. Behind West, on the front lines of the 136,000-acre Riverside fire, two young men pulled a water tank behind their pickup truck, struggling to douse the flames. In a year when ferocious wildfires have killed at least 21 people and burned millions of acres in Oregon, Washington and California, the brigade has pulled off a mirac

Continue reading 'Hillbilly Brigade' fired up dozers and pickups to save Oregon town from fire

'Hillbilly Brigade' fired up dozers and pickups to save Oregon town from fire originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 20 Sep 2020 10:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Toyota Gazoo's No. 8 car comfortably won the 24 Hours Le Mans by five laps from Rebellion No. 1 on Sunday to secure a third straight victory in the prestigious endurance race. It was also a third consecutive win for Swiss driver Sébastien Buemi and Japan's Kazuki Nakajima driving. Brendon Hartley was the other driver, having replaced two-time Formula One champion Fernando Alonso.

Continue reading Toyota Gazoo wins 24 Hours Le Mans for 3rd straight year

Toyota Gazoo wins 24 Hours Le Mans for 3rd straight year originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 20 Sep 2020 10:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Frenchman, a nine times world champion and three times Rally Turkey winner who now races only in selected events, was competing for the first time since January's Monte Carlo season-opener. Turkey is the fifth round of the championship. Toyota's championship leader Sebastien Ogier, who won six titles in a row after compatriot Loeb retired from full-time rallying, was in third place and a tenth of a second behind Neuville.

Continue reading Sebastien Loeb becomes the oldest driver to lead a WRC round

Sebastien Loeb becomes the oldest driver to lead a WRC round originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 20 Sep 2020 09:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1990 Chevrolet Beretta GT

Junkyard Gem: 1990 Chevrolet Beretta GT originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 20 Sep 2020 08:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As Formula One teams return home to rest and gather breath after three successive triple-headers, bosses have stressed that such intense scheduling cannot become the norm. After a weekend off, there were then two successive races at Britain's Silverstone and a trip to Spain. "I think multiple triple-headers are not sustainable," Racing Point team boss Otmar Szafnauer said last weekend.

Continue reading F1 teams say triple-headers are 'not sustainable'

F1 teams say triple-headers are 'not sustainable' originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 19 Sep 2020 16:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The deal for ChargePoint could value the company at more than $2 billion (1.54 billion pounds) and be announced as early as next week, the sources said, cautioning that talks could still collapse and terms may still change. ChargePoint declined to comment. Switchback did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Continue reading Electric vehicle charge network ChargePoint reportedly closer to going public

Electric vehicle charge network ChargePoint reportedly closer to going public originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 19 Sep 2020 15:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading This tracked toy robot is designed for the programmer in you

This tracked toy robot is designed for the programmer in you originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 19 Sep 2020 13:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Zoox, the automated vehicle technology startup that was acquired by Amazon this year, has been issued a permit from California regulators that will allow it to test driverless vehicles on public roads. The permit is not for all public roads in the state, but it's still notable, considering the company will be able to test its vehicles without a human safety operator behind the wheel. The California Department of Motor Vehicles, the agency that regulates automated vehicle testing in the state,

Continue reading Zoox becomes fourth company to land driverless testing permit in California

Zoox becomes fourth company to land driverless testing permit in California originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 19 Sep 2020 13:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading This BMW 850CSi is a one-of-a-kind purple, V12, manual masterpiece

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Now, Musk and his team are preparing to outline new steps in Tesla's drive to become a more self-sufficient company less reliant on suppliers at its "Battery Day" event on Sept. 22. Musk has been dropping hints for months that significant advances in technology will be announced as Tesla strives to produce the low-cost, long-lasting batteries that could put its electric cars on a more equal footing with cheaper gasoline vehicles. New battery cell designs, chemistries and manufacturing processe

Continue reading The Musk Method: Learn from partners, then go it alone

The Musk Method: Learn from partners, then go it alone originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 19 Sep 2020 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The European Investment Bank (EIB) has increased to almost 800 million euros ($949 million) its funding to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) to support production of electric and hybrid vehicles, they said in a joint statement. Investments to manufacture battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles will be mainly directed at FCA plants located in southern Italy, supporting employment and compliance with the strictest environmental criteria. To improve capacity utilisa

Continue reading EIB ups financing for Fiat Chrysler's electric vehicles to $949 million

EIB ups financing for Fiat Chrysler's electric vehicles to $949 million originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 19 Sep 2020 08:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Gaming Roundup | Is the ability to play Gran Turismo worth $399?

Gaming Roundup | Is the ability to play Gran Turismo worth $399? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 18 Sep 2020 17:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Nissan Z Proto, next-gen Hyundai Tucson and a hi-po mystery Bronco | Autoblog Podcast #645

Nissan Z Proto, next-gen Hyundai Tucson and a hi-po mystery Bronco | Autoblog Podcast #645 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 18 Sep 2020 16:44:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Porsche Taycan Turbo safety car bows at Le Mans

Porsche Taycan Turbo safety car bows at Le Mans originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 18 Sep 2020 15:50:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Like classic Mustangs that make over 600 horsepower? Then this 'Gone in 60 Seconds' Eleanor homage is for you

Like classic Mustangs that make over 600 horsepower? Then this 'Gone in 60 Seconds' Eleanor homage is for you originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 18 Sep 2020 14:50:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading You can now watch the finale of season one of 'The Autoblog Show' online

You can now watch the finale of season one of 'The Autoblog Show' online originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 18 Sep 2020 14:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Save big on gear for fall at StackSocial's Three-Day Annual VIP Sale

Save big on gear for fall at StackSocial's Three-Day Annual VIP Sale originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 18 Sep 2020 13:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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