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Electric airplanes are practically a non-existent technology, but that could change if Elon Musk decides to put money and energy behind the particular concept he's been mulling over for a number of years now. And it could begin to change soon.
Elon Musk talks up electric plane at hyperloop event
Electric airplanes are practically a non-existent technology, but that could change if Elon Musk decides to put money and energy behind the particular concept he's been mulling over for a number of years now. And it could begin to change soon.
Based on a new global platform, the stylish Lexus LC 500 sets its sights on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe.The 2017 LC 500 shows where Lexus is headed. In this case it's not just a flashy grille and a big engine like earlier Lexus efforts. This time...
From the Autoblog booth at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show, Patrick McIntyre interviews Renault-Nissan Chairman, President and CEO Carlos Ghosn. Topics include autonomous driving and Nissan's Titan Warrior concept at NAIAS 2016.
From the Ford booth at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show, Autoblog's Jonathon Buckley interviews Ford VP of Research Ken Washington. Topics include Ford's mobility future and its new Silicon Valley Research Center.
Connected vehicles need to connect in more and better ways. That's why Toyota's new research vehicle that's been built into a Mirai fuel cell car has tech that lets it get connected in a big way. Things like flat-panel antenna that talks to satellite...
Scientists at UCLA have found a new way to inject silicon carbide nanoparticles into a molten alloy of magnesium and zinc, resulting a metal nanocomposite that demonstrates "record levels" of stiffness-to-weight and specific strength, and "superior s...
It's been another stellar year for Translogic. We explored the futuristic world of electric and autonomous cars, as well as drones, robots and hoverboards.It's been another stellar year for Translogic. We drove the updated Tesla Model S, raced agains...
All eyes continue to be on how quickly the Tesla Model S has been accepted by consumers, beating the expectations of critics who said it was too expensive and that the EV range would always be a hindrance in places other than California. But among ot...
We drive the Arcimoto SRK from Mark Frohnmayer's Oregon-based electric carmaker to see how the eighth-generation concept stacks up against previous prototypes.The last time we checked in with Arcimoto, the Oregon-based electric carmaker was on the fi...
Volkswagen reportedly plans to revive the Microbus's classic look for an EV concept at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show, but the first teaser for the vehicle suggests a more futuristic design with an illuminated grille and squinting headlights. Rum...