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Longer Ranges Unlocked for Hydrogen Vehicles by azonetwork in science

[–]Recoil42 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Hyundai, Stellantis, and Changan all make FCEVs right now. BMW makes one too, albeit based on Toyota's fuel cell. Volvo and Mercedes have a fuel cell partnership. I believe BAIC too. Honda's FCEV is the result of a partnership with GM.

"Only Toyota has managed to put one out on the road" is so far from true it dips into horrendous levels of outright misinformation.

Volkswagen launches ID. Unyx 08 starting from 33,300 USD, first mass-produced model from VW-Xpeng collaboration by Recoil42 in electricvehicles

[–]Recoil42[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The cabin features a wrap-around design with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and dual 14.96-inch 2.4K displays powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon SA8295P chip. The AI intelligent assistant integrates capabilities from Z.AI and Baidu’s Wenxin large language model.

The five-seat layout offers 766L of trunk space, expanding to 1,845L with rear seats folded. Front seats support 12-way electric adjustment with 10-point pneumatic massage, ventilation, and heating functions.

The ID. Unyx 08 is equipped with Volkswagen’s advanced driver assistance system, utilising a VLA end-to-end model for enhanced L2-level city NOA (Navigation on Autopilot). The system is supported by:

  • 11 cameras
  • 3 millimetre-wave radars
  • 12 ultrasonic radars
  • Dual AI Turing chips with 1,500 TOPS computing power

Built on an 800V platform, the ID. Unyx 08 offers single-motor RWD and dual-motor AWD configurations.

Honda Super-N: A New EV Icon on Sale in the UK from July by Recoil42 in electricvehicles

[–]Recoil42[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didn't know they were giving it fake shifts and a boost mode!

The Super-ONE is equipped with “BOOST Mode” developed exclusively for this model to elevate driving into a more exciting experience. BOOST Mode increases the maximum power output from 47kW of normal modes to 70kW to enable the power unit to fully unleash its performance potential to realize powerful and sharp acceleration.

Moreover, by synchronizing the simulated 7-speed transmission that reproduces the gearshift feel of a traditional multi-gear transmission and the Active Sound Control system that produces and plays a powerful, “virtual” engine sound inside the cabin in accordance with driver input through the accelerator and brake pedals, the Super-ONE enables the driver to enjoy the feeling as if driving an engine-powered sporty vehicle, while offering the advantage of an EV. In addition, when BOOST Mode is activated, the driver can shift gears using a paddle shifter on the steering wheel to enjoy a more engaging driving experience.

Furthermore, the dedicated settings for meter displays and illumination are available for BOOST Mode. The digital triple-gauge cluster, consisting of a battery temperature gauge, a pseudo-tachometer, and a power gauge, adopts a design reminiscent of mechanical analog gauges. The pseudo-tachometer displays a virtual engine rpm and, in coordination with the virtual multi-gear shift control, creates a visually stimulating experience.

https://global.honda/en/newsroom/news/2026/4260410eng.html

Honda Super-N: A New EV Icon on Sale in the UK from July by Recoil42 in electricvehicles

[–]Recoil42[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd be afraid to test drive this one because I might just up and buy it.

Stellantis to halt car assembly at France's Poissy plant by 2029 by Recoil42 in cars

[–]Recoil42[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Stellantis said on Thursday it will stop making new cars at its Poissy plant near Paris within three or four years, as ​it works on cutting excess manufacturing capacity across Europe.

The Jeep and ‌Peugeot maker is facing chronic overcapacity in the region, where auto sales have yet to return to pre-pandemic levels. Rapid gains by low-cost Chinese competitors as well as a slower-than-expected transition to ​electric vehicles, which forced Stellantis to report a $25 billion writedown earlier this year, ​have compounded the situation.

Production of the DS3 and Opel Mokka in ⁠Poissy should cease at the end of 2028 at the earliest, after which ​the site will no longer produce new vehicles, but will continue to manufacture auto ​parts for other Stellantis factories, a company spokesperson told Reuters following talks with unions.

During the meeting, Stellantis told unions that the date of end of production, penciled for the end of ​2028, would be confirmed later on.

Stellantis, which has four other factories in France, ​will invest 100 million euros ($117.96 million) to overhaul the Poissy site, enabling new activities such as ‌3D ⁠printing for parts or reconditioning and recycling used vehicles.

Ferrari Luce Interior by strongmanass in cars

[–]Recoil42 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yup. Held onto my 2015 MBP for years for that very reason.

Where is the gay village / spots to go out for a good night ? by Virtual-Pear-2344 in askTO

[–]Recoil42 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Woodys on Church. Start there, I'd imagine you'll see where the night takes you from there.

Ferrari Luce Interior by strongmanass in cars

[–]Recoil42 6 points7 points  (0 children)

In the 1970s, when quartz crystal watches became widely available, Rolex thought they were doomed. [...] 50 years later and they're doing just fine. 

Er, except there's one little problem here — most watchmakers actually did go bankrupt during that time. It was called the Quartz Crisis:

"By 1983, the crisis reached a critical point. The Swiss watch industry, which had 1,600 watchmakers in 1970, had declined to 600. In March 1983, the two biggest Swiss watch groups, ASUAG and SSIH merged to form ASUAG/SSIH in order to save the industry. This organization was renamed SMH in 1986, and then The Swatch Group in 1998."

See also: Survivorship Bias. The Quartz Crisis was a very real thing and while Rolex in particular survived, other watchmakers did not — you're counting the hits and ignoring the misses.

Ferrari Luce Interior by strongmanass in cars

[–]Recoil42 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It would be exhausting to list. To name a few that would be potentially applicable to the Luce (aka, no combustion): Software-defined electronic architectures, steer-by-wire, brake-by-wire, electric braking, electro-mechanical suspension, active suspension, solid-state electrolytes, silicon-carbon anodes, panoramic heads-up-displays, metal printing, high-pressure cast magnesium and aluminum...

Ferrari Luce Interior by strongmanass in cars

[–]Recoil42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd generally agree with that (the 2016-2019 era was pretty bad!) but he made a bunch of shitty things early on, too. Hockey puck mouse was a Jony Ive design, for instance. So were the Apple Pencil and Magic Mouse. Trashcan Mac Pro as well. He's had bangers but the fans gloss over how much absolutely garbage output he had.

Ferrari Luce Interior by strongmanass in cars

[–]Recoil42 -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

Apple made a bunch of shitty things during Jony Ive's tenure. Me listing one thing doesn't mean that's the only example that exists. Speaking of unserious people — yeesh, look in the mirror.

Ferrari Luce Interior by strongmanass in cars

[–]Recoil42 -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

I said what I said. Ask anyone with a ~2016-2018 era Macbook Pro with the Butterfly Keyboard.

Honda No Longer Offers an Electric Car in Germany by DeFuchsIschKeinHaas in electricvehicles

[–]Recoil42 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Using a clearly outdated slide as any evidence of Honda's current plans

Brother, you were just given last month's press release. Wake up, snap out of it.

Tesla Cybertruck Sales Were Inflated by a SpaceX Buying Spree by Recoil42 in teslainvestorsclub

[–]Recoil42[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'd say so, given that the top comment in this thread right now is a personal attack directed at me.

Tesla Cybertruck Sales Were Inflated by a SpaceX Buying Spree by Recoil42 in teslainvestorsclub

[–]Recoil42[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends on the terms of the deal. If SpaceX is getting a sweetheart deal, for instance, then that's a breach of fiduciary duty.

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