The latest version of Google’s self-driving car will make its debut this summer on the streets of Mountain View, California, where the company’s headquarters are based. The latest version of Google’s self-driving car is similar to Smart for Two and has no accelerator and brake pedals or steering wheel. The new prototypes will have the same software that is installed on existing fleet of self-driving Lexus RX450h SUVs. Since the beginning of the project the RX450h fleet logged almost a million miles of autonomous driving on test tracks and public roads. Each prototype’s speed is…
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Audi sports prototypes: ultra-lightweight design in perfection
Four more weeks until the Le Mans 24 Hours celebrates its 90th anniversary. Audi has set standards with its ultra-lightweight design in the area of the sports prototypes. In 15 years of development, the motorsport engineers have achieved best marks.
[caption id="attachment_769" align="aligncenter" width="728"] As the central chassis component, the monocoque supports the front axle, the front and lateral body parts and, since 2012, the hybrid system. The engine is directly connected to the rear. © Audi[/caption] Read MoreMcLaren To Showcase The F1 LM Prototype At Geneva Motor Show Alongside MaLaren P1™
As part of the year of celebrations for the 50th anniversary at McLaren, the British sportscar maker will compliment the world debut of the production-intent McLaren P1™ at the Geneva Motor Show, with a nod to the brand’s unrivalled heritage with the addition of the legendary McLaren F1 LM being displayed. This will be the first time that this particular example, owned by McLaren, has been shown outside the UK.
[caption id="attachment_184" align="aligncenter" width="625"] McLaren F1 LM © McLaren[/caption] Read More