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automotive2 years ago

"Cold Start: The Unsung Hero of Autopian Booth at Auto Show"

The yellow-and-green Berkeley car became the unexpected star of the Autopian booth at the Los Angeles Auto Show, drawing in crowds of people who were eager to take pictures or even climb inside. The car brought joy to many, especially children, and even had a security guard assigned to keep an eye on it. Additionally, the article mentions the Minneapolis-St.Paul airport's renowned bathrooms, which have gained attention and awards for their design and functionality.

automotive2 years ago

"Car Show Chaos: Fire Extinguisher Mishap Damages $2.3 Million Pagani Utopia Supercar"

A Pagani Utopia on display at a Monterey Car Week auto show emitted smoke from its engine compartment after a guest accidentally discharged the car's fire extinguisher while touching switches inside the vehicle. The incident occurred during Pagani's 25th-anniversary celebration at The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering. The Utopia, which is the replacement for Pagani's flagship Huayra model, was making its North American debut at the event.

automotive2 years ago

Auto Shanghai showcases China's electric vehicle dominance.

The Shanghai auto show, the largest in China since before the pandemic, showcased the dominance of electric vehicles in the world’s largest car market. Volkswagen forecasted that half the cars sold in China will be electric within two years, up from 6 percent in 2020. Chinese automakers are leading the field with unusual electric car designs, while foreign companies and their Chinese joint ventures have played it safe. Most of the cars displayed at the auto show use lithium batteries, but long term, many in the industry believe sodium can become a viable alternative or supplement to lithium as a key ingredient in EV batteries.

automotive2 years ago

Electric car competition heats up at China auto show.

Global and Chinese automakers are set to unveil over a dozen new electric SUVs, sedans, and muscle cars at the Shanghai auto show, their first full-scale sales event in four years in a market that has become a workshop for developing electrics, self-driving cars, and other technology. Established global brands face intense competition from Chinese rivals, who have been supported by the ruling Communist Party's investment in subsidies to buy an early lead in an emerging industry.

automotive2 years ago

Electric car competition heats up at Shanghai auto show.

Global and Chinese automakers are set to unveil over a dozen new electric SUVs, sedans, and muscle cars at the Shanghai auto show, their first full-scale sales event in four years in a market that has become a workshop for developing electrics, self-driving cars, and other technology. Established global brands face intense competition from Chinese rivals, who have invested billions of dollars in subsidies to buy an early lead in an emerging industry. The ruling Communist Party is winding down government support and shifting the burden to automakers by requiring them to earn credits for EV sales.

business2 years ago

Electric car competition heats up at China auto show.

The Shanghai auto show is set to feature more than a dozen new electric SUVs, sedans, and muscle cars from global and Chinese automakers, as they compete to roll out faster, more luxurious, and more feature-drenched electric vehicles in the world's biggest auto market. China's government has invested billions of dollars in subsidies to buy an early lead in an emerging industry, and established global brands face intense competition from Chinese rivals. Beijing is winding down government support and shifting the burden to automakers by requiring them to earn credits for EV sales.