To encourage people to care about the environment and climate change, scientists in Australia are trying to cover a distance of about 9,500 miles by car using solar panels. It is part of the Charge Around Australia project, and the panels will be mounted on the Tesla Model 3.
The car will use 18 printed solar panels and their inventor Paul Dastoor said: “This is actually an ideal test in which we will get information on how we can use and power technology in other remote locations, such as space.” This seeks to test not only the durability of the panels but also their potential performance for other applications.
The material used to make the panels also plays an important role. It is a PET plastic used to make wine labels, and costs less than $ 8 per square meter.
The project will last 84 days, and during the trip they will visit 70 schools to introduce students to environmental protection and what the future holds. Dastoor also said that he hopes that by using the panel for charging an electric car, he will motivate Australians to think about electric vehicles.
Celebrating more than half a century of the start of Mercedes-AMG, the German brand has decided to offer the A35 and CLA 35 models with a special Edition 55 equipment package.
Both models now come with an AMG aerodynamic package that improves driving dynamics and performance, including front-end changes, a larger front splitter and a large rear wing, while side lip spoilers complete the sporty look of the hatchback and four-door coupe. There’s also a Night kit that includes black glossy body details, spoilers, radiator grille, air intakes, mirrors, but also new exhaust pipe finishes.
AMG offers two body colors Cosmos Black Metallic and Digital White Metallic, while the interior is adorned with a combination of black and red leather.
When it comes to the powertrain, there have been no changes. The cars will be powered by a standard 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with 302 hp (222 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The A35 reaches 62 mph in 4.5 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph (250 km / h). The Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 reaches 62 mph in 5 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph (250 km / h).
After a lot of testing, in the Arctic Circle and southern Europe, as well as the air tunnel and the streets of Germany, the all-electric i7 has finally arrived and with it the new BMW 7 Series.
The new 7 Series comes with standard air suspension and automatic electronically controlled shock absorbers. Thanks to the adaptive suspension, the driver can, in Sport mode, raise or lower the car. The car is larger, which does not mean bad maneuverability, primarily thanks to the rear-wheel drive system up to 3.5 degrees.
When it comes to design, the front end features horizontally split headlights located in the middle of the bumper and a huge front grille with prominent kidneys, while the daytime running lights are slightly closer to the bonnet. Inside, the Live Cockpit Plus dominates with a Curved Display that integrates a 12.3 and 14.9-inch screen.
When it comes to propulsion, in Europe the 740d will be powered by a 3.0 L turbodiesel 6-cylinder engine with 300 hp (221 kW) and 561 lb-ft (760 Nm), but from next spring. Two petrol models with 48-volt mild hybrid technology will be available in the US, China and other select markets, but not Europe. The BMW 760i xDrive comes with a new V8 engine that delivers 544 hp (400 kW).
BMW also introduced the all-electric i7. The design of the front of the car is adorned with light elements made of exclusive crystal glass and illuminated contour of the kidney grille, which give a modern look. The interior of the i7 is equipped with a curved display, a newly developed panoramic glass roof Sky Lounge, light and functional strips on the instrument panel and doors that provide better ambient lighting. BMW has not forgotten the rear passengers either, who now have at their disposal a 31-inch 8K Theater Screen screen located between the front seats.
When it comes to powertrain, the BMW i7 will be powered by two electric motors with a total power of 544 hp (400 kW) and 550 lb-ft (745 Nm) of torque. The car is equipped with a 101.4 kWh battery that provides a range of 590 to 625 km. Reaches 62 mph in 4.7 seconds with a limited top speed of 149 mph (240 km / h). For those who want more power, BMW has announced additional versions, among which stands out the most powerful M70 xDrive with 660 hp (485 kW).
