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10/13/23 - 2024 Rolls-Royce Ghost Ékleipsis, REVR will turn your ICE car into a plug-in hybrid, Don't Be Afraid To Go To Trade School And Become America's Next Mechanics

10-13-2023

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  • 🚗 Car reveal/review: 2024 Rolls-Royce Ghost Ékleipsis, Toyota BZ4X Is The First Chapter Of Toyota Electric SUVs, New Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 45 S revealed

  • 🤖 Auto Tech: REVR will turn your ICE car into a plug-in hybrid, This New Material Will Make Cars More Recyclable, Cruise opens robotaxi service in Houston, GM launch its own API to make cool apps for its cars

  • 😄 Fun read: Don't Be Afraid To Go To Trade School And Become America's Next Mechanics/Electricians

Rolls-Royce Ghost Ekleipsis | Car And Driver

Rolls-Royce is releasing a limited edition, the Ékleipsis Private Collection, to mark a partial solar eclipse on October 14. It's a Black Badge model Ghost painted in Lyrical Copper with Mandarin accents. The car features a unique Starlight headliner animation, an intricate dashboard artwork with 1846 laser-etched stars, and a diamond-integrated timepiece. All 25 units are already sold, but pricing is undisclosed.

Toyota BZ4X | Top Speed

The Toyota bZ4X, an electric crossover, faced criticism for performance and range. Priced at $42,000, it competes with the Tesla Model Y. Toyota introduced it in the American market to meet California's electric car requirements and sold 3,659 units. Toyota's slow, conservative electrification approach aims to create a holistic automotive group, sharing a platform with Subaru and Lexus. The bZ4X's limited range and Toyota's focus on solid-state batteries are key elements of its strategy.

Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 45 S | Motor Authority

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 45 S, not available in the U.S., gets updates, including a new front design, various wheel options (19-21 inches), and an upgraded infotainment system. The powertrain remains a 416 hp turbo-4 engine with all-wheel drive. Sales outside the U.S. begin later this year, boasting a 0-62 mph time of 4.3 seconds and a top speed of 168 mph.

A retrofit kit called REVR is developed, designed to turn internal combustion engine (ICE) cars into efficient hybrids for less than $3,200. It includes a 50-kW motor, a 15-kWh battery pack, and electric replacements for engine-driven components. The kit can work alongside or independently of the ICE. It aims to offer it for 20% of mainstream car models, with a dual-motor, 15-kWh kit priced under $5,000. Legal and certification aspects are being addressed, with the first car, a 2001 Corolla, to be converted soon.

This article discusses Magna's innovative EcoSphere materials for car interiors, which are 100% recyclable and environmentally friendly. By using polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastics that can be easily recycled, Magna aims to help automakers reduce waste and achieve sustainability goals. These materials will be available in 2026, potentially revolutionizing interior materials for vehicles.

GM's Cruise has expanded its robotaxi service to Houston, operating from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. in an 11-square-mile area, offering $5 flat fares for a limited time. Cruise has around 400 vehicles in Austin, Houston, Phoenix, and San Francisco. Meanwhile, in San Francisco, Cruise faces backlash and reduced its fleet by 50% following incidents, including a collision with a fire truck.

General Motors (GM) is introducing "uServices," an API for automotive software developers to create apps that work across various vehicle lineups. GM's aim is to set standards for interfacing with vehicle features and creating a unified connected vehicle ecosystem, contributing to the development of Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs). GM's Ultifi software platform, launching this year, will facilitate over-the-air updates and in-car subscription services.

This article discusses the valuable and often overlooked option of trade schools for building rewarding careers. The narrative emphasizes that not everyone needs to attend traditional universities and accumulate substantial debt. Trade schools offer paths to becoming skilled professionals, such as welders, pilots, mechanics, and more, while minimizing financial burdens.

And.. that’s a wrap