electric automobiles | technology and design news and projects https://www.designboom.com/tag/electric-automobiles/ designboom magazine | your first source for architecture, design & art news Sun, 22 Dec 2024 09:20:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 mercedes-benz turns G-class into fully electric popemobile, in time for 2025 jubilee in rome https://www.designboom.com/technology/mercedes-benz-g-class-fully-electric-popemobile-2025-jubilee-rome-12-05-2024/ https://www.designboom.com/technology/mercedes-benz-g-class-fully-electric-popemobile-2025-jubilee-rome-12-05-2024/#respond Thu, 05 Dec 2024 11:10:22 +0000 matthew burgos | designboom https://www.designboom.com/?p=1105363

along with the electric drivetrain, the design team replaces the bench seat with a movable and adjustable central chair so the pope can move around and address his audiences easily.

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TOP 10 cars of 2024 https://www.designboom.com/technology/top-10-cars-of-2024-12-04-2024/ https://www.designboom.com/technology/top-10-cars-of-2024-12-04-2024/#respond Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:30:23 +0000 matthew burgos | designboom https://www.designboom.com/?p=1104867

explore the top 10 production and concept cars of 2024, from returning vehicles like honda’s HP-X and luca trazzi’s porsche 911 speedster to design tributes as seen in the jaguar-inspired supercat.

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IONIQ 9: hyundai reveals its largest EV model with interiors like a ‘furnished lounge’ https://www.designboom.com/technology/ioniq-9-hyundai-electric-suv-interview-simon-loasby-11-21-2024/ https://www.designboom.com/technology/ioniq-9-hyundai-electric-suv-interview-simon-loasby-11-21-2024/#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:15:43 +0000 kat barandy I designboom https://www.designboom.com/?p=1103053

designboom witnessed the IONIQ 9 electric SUV's unveiling in LA before meeting with head of design simon loasby.

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nao.design’s compact electric monowheel transforms from skateboard to gyro scooter https://www.designboom.com/technology/nao-design-compact-electric-monowheel-skateboard-gyro-scooter-11-21-2024/ https://www.designboom.com/technology/nao-design-compact-electric-monowheel-skateboard-gyro-scooter-11-21-2024/#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:00:43 +0000 nao.design https://www.designboom.com/?p=1102695

nao.design implements a modular magnetic system, allowing the device to split into two independent units for customizable urban commutes.

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aptera wraps up first drive test of three-wheel solar electric car with production-intent model https://www.designboom.com/technology/aptera-first-drive-test-three-wheel-solar-electric-car-production-intent-model-11-05-2024/ https://www.designboom.com/technology/aptera-first-drive-test-three-wheel-solar-electric-car-production-intent-model-11-05-2024/#respond Tue, 05 Nov 2024 11:00:21 +0000 matthew burgos | designboom https://www.designboom.com/?p=1099738

carried out on october 30th, 2024, in san diego, california, the test was meant to monitor and check the design, production components, and critical performance metrics.

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3D printed micro metal car ‘robo-EV’ has AI that can detect driver’s mood and console them https://www.designboom.com/technology/3d-printed-micro-metal-car-robo-ev-ai-11-05-2024/ https://www.designboom.com/technology/3d-printed-micro-metal-car-robo-ev-ai-11-05-2024/#respond Mon, 04 Nov 2024 23:45:23 +0000 PIX Moving https://www.designboom.com/?p=1099567

there’s not much detail yet on how it works, but the technology team says that they use a large language model to enable the emotional interaction between the AI and the driver.

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scout motors’ all-american icons revived after four decades with two electric models https://www.designboom.com/technology/scout-motors-electric-terra-truck-traveler-suv-10-26-2024/ https://www.designboom.com/technology/scout-motors-electric-terra-truck-traveler-suv-10-26-2024/#respond Sat, 26 Oct 2024 16:07:26 +0000 kat barandy I designboom https://www.designboom.com/?p=1098050

scout motors is known for its dedicated following and design heritage that's both agricultural and undeniably cool.

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zero labs electrifies classic land rover, celebrating retro design with ‘anti-cyber truck’ https://www.designboom.com/technology/zero-labs-classic-land-rover-109-electric-retro-car-design-10-20-2024/ https://www.designboom.com/technology/zero-labs-classic-land-rover-109-electric-retro-car-design-10-20-2024/#respond Sun, 20 Oct 2024 16:01:47 +0000 kat barandy I designboom https://www.designboom.com/?p=1096640

zero labs' electric land rover series 109 is both an homage to retro car design and a push toward 'the future we need.'

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ferrari reveals F80, a hybrid supercar inspired by formula 1 vehicles and aerospace designs https://www.designboom.com/technology/ferrari-f80-hybrid-supercar-formula-1-aerospace-designs-10-17-2024/ https://www.designboom.com/technology/ferrari-f80-hybrid-supercar-formula-1-aerospace-designs-10-17-2024/#respond Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:30:02 +0000 matthew burgos | designboom https://www.designboom.com/?p=1096303

for the first time, the car manufacturer uses e-turbo, which can help the engine instantly produce more power as soon as the driver presses on the accelerator.

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lynk & co unveils 02, an electric car that owners can share with other drivers using a hot key https://www.designboom.com/technology/lynk-co-02-electric-car-share-hot-key-10-11-2024/ https://www.designboom.com/technology/lynk-co-02-electric-car-share-hot-key-10-11-2024/#respond Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:31:16 +0000 matthew burgos | designboom https://www.designboom.com/?p=1094892

customers of the previous model are involved in the development process, giving their feedback on what features they look forward to seeing in the recent one.

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