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11/29/23 - A Future Supercomputer on Wheels: New Lotus Emeya Hyper-GT, BYD Hits 6 Million Electric Vehicles, Why Do Car Exhausts Smoke in Cold Weather?

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  • 🚗 Car reveal/review: A Future Supercomputer on Wheels: New Lotus Emeya Hyper-GT, What You’ll Get In The 2025 Toyota Crown Signia, 2024 Toyota Tacoma Improves Its On-Road And Off-Road Performance, 2024 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer drop V-8

  • 🏭 Industry trend: BYD Hits 6 Million Electric Vehicles

  • ⚡ EV: Why Tesla Dominates — Model  Y Plus The Plug, Toyota Lays Out Its EV Battery Road Map

  • 🙌 Tips/advices: Why Do Car Exhausts Smoke in Cold Weather?

Lotus Emeya Hyper GT, NVIDIA-2 | Motor Verso

The Lotus Emeya hyper-GT, slated for production in 2024, leverages the power of NVIDIA's advanced technology. It incorporates the NVIDIA DRIVE platform, functioning as a supercomputer with dual NVIDIA DRIVE Orin systems-on-a-chip. This integration facilitates processing data from 34 sensors, ensuring 360-degree perception with zero blind spots, and enables the car to perform up to 25 trillion operations per second. Powered by an 800-volt, 102 kWh battery, the Lotus Emeya could charge 10-80% in 18 mins on a 350kW charger.

Toyota Crown Insignia | Top Speed

The 2025 Toyota Crown Signia SUV is set to debut in the U.S. in 2024, offering a hybrid drivetrain, elevated comfort, and innovative features. Positioned between midsize SUVs and other Toyota models, it emphasizes luxury with an optional panoramic sunroof. Boasting a 243-horsepower hybrid engine, the Crown Signia targets a fuel efficiency of 36 MPG. With Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, it competes in the standard SUV market against rivals like the Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy and Lexus RX 450h.

Toyota Tacoma | Forbes

The 2024 Toyota Tacoma, starting in the mid-$30,000 range, features a redesigned frame, advanced off-road technology, and a coil spring rear suspension. It offers multiple drivetrain options, including a hybrid engine with a 48-hp electric motor. The TRD Off-Road trim includes Bilstein shocks, and the Limited trim offers an adaptive suspension. The Tacoma TRD Pro and Trailhunter are the most off-road capable models. The starting price is around $54,000 for the Limited trim, and all models include advanced driver-assist technology.

2024 Jeep Wagoneer | Motor Authority

The 2024 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer drop V-8 options, adopting the Hurricane twin-turbo 3.0L inline-6 from the 2023 model. Wagoneer produces 420 hp and 468 lb-ft, exceeding the previous V-8. Grand Wagoneer's high-output Hurricane reaches 510 hp and 500 lb-ft. No change in specs from 2023, with plans for an electrified powertrain option by 2025.

BYD celebrates producing its 6 millionth electric vehicle, a BAO 5 hybrid SUV, at the Zhengzhou factory. Achieving this milestone in three months since the five millionth vehicle underscores BYD's leadership in the electric vehicle sector. The event reflects the global demand for electric vehicles and BYD's commitment to shaping sustainable transportation and reducing carbon emissions.

The Tesla Supercharger network outshines competitors, providing a hassle-free charging experience. The Model Y's popularity is attributed to Tesla's efficient charging infrastructure. The author, transitioning from a non-Tesla EV, praises the Model Y's features, including voice commands and Sentry mode. The seamless charging process and robust network contribute to Tesla's dominance in the EV market.

Toyota plans to sell 3.5 million electric vehicles (EVs) annually by 2030 across 30 models, including a three-row SUV from 2025. The company aims to produce 30 GWh of batteries annually in North Carolina by 2030, with a focus on innovative battery technology. Toyota's EV strategy includes long-range battery packs offering 500 miles by 2026, a high-performance lithium-ion battery in 2026, and a cheaper lithium-iron-phosphate battery in 2026. The company also plans to introduce solid-state batteries by 2027, targeting a 10-minute recharge time and 520 miles of range.

This article discusses the phenomenon of white exhaust smoke during cold starts in cars. While initial wispy smoke is often normal due to condensation, persistent white smoke after warming up may indicate issues with the car's cooling system, potentially caused by a failed head gasket or frozen coolant in cold weather.

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