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10/09/23 - Tesla Cybertruck Interior Reveal, New Toyota's Solid-State Battery, What Are Catalytic Converters and Why Are They Being Stolen

10-09-2023

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  • 🚗 Car reveal: Tesla Cybertruck Interior Reveal, New Toyota Baby Lunar Cruiser Concept

  • 🤖 New Innovation: New Toyota's Solid-State Batteries

  • 🔧 Car’s part: Catalytic Converters and Why Are They Being Stolen

  • 😄 Fun read: Toyota Revealed Unseen Mid-Engine Concept Cars, The Most Ridiculous Shifter Of All Time, Here are supercars the FL5 Honda Civic Type R beats at the Nürburgring

Tesla Cybertruck | CarBuzz

A new video offers insights into the Tesla Cybertruck's interior design, showcasing the infotainment system, panoramic glass roof, and steering wheel. Specifics about the Cybertruck remain undisclosed. The video reveals changes in the software interface, a unique steering wheel, and angular interior design elements. A small truck bed is seen on a pre-production model. Tesla plans mass production in 2024.

Toyota Baby Lunar Cruiser | CarBuzz

Toyota's Calty Design Research reveals the Baby Lunar Cruiser (BLC) Concept, blending FJ40 Land Cruiser aesthetics with moon exploration tech. It features in-wheel electric motors, dual joysticks for steering, airless tires, a glass canopy, and adaptable interior space. This innovation marks Calty's 50th Anniversary. Cost, date, and location details are undisclosed.

Toyota is developing solid-state battery technology that offers several advantages over traditional lithium-ion batteries. These batteries, which use solid electrodes and electrolytes, could provide a remarkable driving range of over 900 miles on a single charge, significantly reducing range anxiety. They also promise faster charging times and improved safety. Toyota aims to introduce electric vehicles with solid-state batteries in 2026, offering greater affordability and performance while contributing to sustainability in various sectors beyond personal transportation. These batteries represent a significant step toward a greener and more sustainable future.

Catalytic converters, often known as "cats," are theft targets due to their valuable metals like palladium and rhodium. Their thefts rose with the pandemic-driven metal price surge. Cats are expensive and vehicle-specific, making replacements tricky. Deterrents like Catstrap and protective cages help, but parking smartly is crucial. Until metal prices stabilize, prevention remains the best defense against these thefts.

Toyota's CALTY design studio turns 50, showcasing unreleased designs like the mid-engined MX-1 and MX-2 sports cars. They also reveal an unbuilt FJ40 concept and CALTY's proposal for the A80 Supra. A new rendering, the Baby Lunar Cruiser, is introduced, blending tech and heritage design. The '80s and '90s mid-engine car designs hold timeless appeal, hinting at modern interpretations in 2023.

The article discusses Hurst's shifter evolution, starting with a dual-gate shifter in the 1960s, marketed as "His and Hers" but later renamed Dual Gate without the misogynistic marketing. In the 1980s, Hurst introduced the Lightning Rods shifter with three separate levers, creating a complex and absurd shifting setup. Despite its novelty, it raised questions about practicality and usability. The article celebrates the shifter's ridiculousness over past misogyny in marketing.

Honda set a front-wheel drive lap record at the Nürburgring in March 2023 with a time of 7m 44.881s on the 20.832km layout of the Nordschleife. This achievement highlights the impressive performance of the Honda, with its 324bhp 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. Comparing it to past lap times at the Nürburgring, the Honda outpaces vehicles like the Bugatti Veyron and Lamborghini Murcielago, demonstrating its competitiveness against formidable machinery. Additionally, it matches or surpasses lap times of models like the BMW M2 CS, Porsche 911 GT3, and the Mercedes C63 S Coupe, showcasing its remarkable performance capabilities on the track.

And.. that’s a wrap