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Goodyear has created a prototype tire containing 90% sustainable materials that the company also believes could improve fuel economy and EV range. Called a “demonstration tire” by the company, the tire isn’t ready for production, but has passed all applicable regulatory testing, as well as Goodyear’s internal testing, according to a press release. That testing also showed lower rolling resistance than a comparable conventional tire, which helps boost efficiency and thus decrease the amount of fuel or electricity needed to go a certain distance. The demonstration tire uses 17 ingredients that are sustainable, or at least have a lower environmental…
Stellantis is going about electrifying trucks in a different way than Ford or GM. Rather than only rolling out a line of full battery electric trucks to keep selling alongside its gasoline models, it will also produce a range-extended Ram electric truck to fit into a middle ground that could get more people to plug in. In a Q&A session last week at CES, just after the reveal of the Ram 1500 Revolution BEV Concept—and a confirmation of the range-extended truck—DriftBreath Reports asked Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares about how such a model fits in versus tighter new regulations from California…
Porsche is working on an update for the 911, and a new could be engine on the way for the Carrera models, which include the base Carrera, plus sportier S, 4S, and GTS versions. Our latest spy shots show a prototype for a Carrera Cabriolet with most of the camouflage removed. Mazda is close to revealing a vehicle equipped with a modern rotary engine. The automaker plans to use the engine as a range extender for the electric version of the MX-30 compact crossover, and right now only the European market has been confirmed to receive it. Chinese auto giant…
Five figures can still get you behind the wheel of something fantastic. With the technology, performance, and level of luxury that the automotive industry has been able to achieve in recent times, there’s no doubt that some of the best cars out there cost a pretty penny. However, with a 5-figure budget, there are plenty of amazing cars for sale. Many of these budget supercars feature performance, luxury, and style that are still very impressive today, and the best exotic cars under $100k are sure to impress both you and whoever is lucky enough to see you driving by. One…
Goodyear has developed a tire made from 90% sustainable materials that can also save fuel, but it’s not destined for production just yet. The “demonstration tire” passed all of Goodyear’s internal testing, as well as all applicable regulatory testing, and was shown to have a lower rolling resistance than a comparable conventional tire, the company announced last week. Lower rolling resistance improves efficiency, meaning this tire would be a good fit for EVs or models designed to maximize gas mileage. Goodyear claims to have used 17 major ingredients, including 12 different tire components that are either sustainably sourced or at…
The first hybrid Chevrolet Corvette is coming soon. Chevy in an Instagram post on Tuesday confirmed the debut of the electrified ‘Vette for Jan. 17 and posted a video showing off some of the car, which will be called the Corvette E-Ray. Teaser for 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray debuting on Jan. 17, 2023 The video shows the car will have a Stealth mode that will enable it to run on electric power alone. However, there are no details on what range or top speed will be possible in this mode. Unmasked prototypes are currently testing in the wild, and photos…
Spy photographers have snapped two C8 Corvette prototypes prowling Michigan roads, the coupe sprouting a pair of funky tailpipes from its rear corners. The pipes are the kind used for emissions testing required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and one of its overseas equivalents, the European Environment Agency. That fact, and some loose lips from reported inside sources, have led some to believe that the base Corvette Stingray is due for a power upgrade to an even 500 horses in the near future. That would be at least five horses over the current model, which makes 490 hp in…
Porsche is working on an update for the current 992-generation 911 range, and the latest prototype to be spotted is for the 911 Carrera Cabriolet. Referred to internally as the 992.2 generation, the updated range should get mild styling tweaks, a revised dash, and a hybrid option for some models. The prototype for the Carrera Cabriolet shows new front intakes with vertical shutters, new internals for the headlights, and a revised taillight design. The rear is much more heavily camouflaged compared to the front. However, we can see that the exhaust tips are also mounted closer to the center of…
Since the start of 2020, the RV and camping world has changed dramatically. A quick look at Google Trends reveals that both terms received the highest traffic they’d had in nearly a decade. Thus waves of newcomers flooded the hobby, and its popularity continues today. However, with many different classes, sizes, and configurations available, choosing a camping rig, especially as a newcomer, can be pretty tricky. I, for one, had never even considered taking an RV road trip, mainly because it seemed complex and time-consuming. The idea of going on a vacation only to worry about so many aspects of…
Lightyear has opened a waitlist for its second solar-assisted EV model, which aims for a lower price point and something much closer to mass-market appeal. Straightforwardly called Lightyear 2, this new model is scheduled to start production by the end of 2025 with a base price of approximately $40,000, according to a Lightyear press release. The company confirmed that the U.S. will be among the first markets, along with the UK and European Union. Waitlist announced for Lightyear 2 solar car due in 2025. The waitlist is free to join, and those on the list will get priority once retail…