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Polestar 4 on ice: 544 hp and fine-tuned dynamics make it a blast to drift

3 weeks 5 days ago

I spent a full day drifting the Polestar 4 on ice at Quebec’s Mecaglisse track, and I came away seriously impressed with how well Polestar has tuned the dynamics of its 544-hp electric SUV coupé.

The ice driving event gave me a chance to experience the dual-motor Polestar 4’s all-wheel-drive system in slow motion — pushing the vehicle to its limits in a controlled environment that reveals every nuance of how power is distributed and how the chassis responds.

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Fred Lambert

Donut Lab solid-state battery survives 100°C discharge in second independent test

3 weeks 5 days ago

Donut Lab has released a second set of independent test results for its controversial solid-state battery — this time proving the cell can discharge at extreme temperatures up to 100°C and actually gain capacity in the process.

The new VTT report, released just one week after the first test confirmed the cell’s fast-charging capability at 0-80% in 4.5 minutes, adds another data point in favor of Donut Lab’s claims. But the most extraordinary specs remain unverified.

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Fred Lambert

You Should Get the Good Paint Color

3 weeks 5 days ago

The world is filled with cars painted black, white, and gray. But those aren't the only options, and you don't need to drive a Porsche GT3 to rock a color that brightens everyone's day.

Tesla increases Cybertruck AWD price to $70,000 after creating artificial urgency

3 weeks 6 days ago

Tesla has increased the price of the new Cybertruck AWD from $59,990 to $69,990 — a 17% price hike that took effect today, just 10 days after the trim was introduced.

The price increase follows what might be one of the most cynical new trim introductions in the history of the auto industry: launch at a low price, create urgency by announcing the price will increase in 10 days, then claim the price hike is justified by the inflated demand you just created.

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Fred Lambert