Range Rover electric vehicle tested in extreme conditions ahead of schedule
Electric vehicle prototype can withstand temperatures from –40°C (-40°F) in the Arctic Circle to +50°C (122°F) in the deserts of the Middle East November 29, 2024 06:49 The Range Rover Electric looks almost identical to its mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid counterparts. It comes with an "Intelligent Torque Management" system that significantly reduces wheel slip. Jaguar Land Rover will assemble its own electric motors and battery packs for the Range Rover EV. 11/28 Update: Land Rover has revealed an uncamouflaged Range Rover electric prototype during desert testing, following earlier testing in icy conditions. Unlike most automakers that usually release cryptic teasers or show off camouflaged prototypes, Land Rover surprised us by showing off an uncamouflaged prototype of its Range Rover EV. Following cold-weather testing in the Arctic Circle, the company completed hot-weather testing in the United Arab Emirates, underscoring the electric vehicle's ability to adapt to extreme conditions. The prototypes look almost identical to the ICE-powered Range Rover due in…
Would you choose this Dodge Viper ACR Extreme over the new model?
The Viper ACR is powered by a massive 640-horsepower 8.4-liter naturally aspirated V10 engine go through Brad Anderson November 7, 2024 18:15 This is believed to be the only Viper ACR Extreme to feature a matte Adrenaline Red paint job. The car has approximately 11,000 miles on it and appears to be in excellent condition. Bidding has already exceeded the car's original MSRP of $150,000. The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 raises the bar for high-performance, track-focused supercars in America, promising blistering speeds and stunning lap times. Back in the 2010s, the Dodge Viper ACR hit American roads as the ultimate track weapon, and one particularly good model has already hit the market. Which one would you rather have? Chevrolet has not yet confirmed pricing for the new 1,064-horsepower Corvette ZR1, but it is expected to start between $150,000 and $200,000. As of this writing, bidding on this Dodge is $195,000, and while that's a lot considering it has 424 less…
New approach to help understand risks of extreme heat
Recent developments and tools can help conference organizers more easily calculate and communicate the risks of extreme heat to attendees. Author: Barbara Palmer Governments and nonprofits are stepping up efforts to provide tools and resources for calculating the risks of extreme heat and making the public aware of the risks. Heat stress is the No. 1 cause of weather-related death, killing more people in the United States over the years than hurricanes, floods and tornadoes combined, according to the World Health Organization. But compared with the dangers of floods and storm surges from hurricanes or wildfires, the health risks posed by extreme heat are not well understood. Part of the problem is that extreme heat lacks obvious physical markers — such as excess rainfall or smoke — to signal danger. "When a hurricane hits or a wildfire hits, there's no doubt what just happened, but it's more difficult in hot weather because we don't have the same context cues in…
Event professionals offer advice on holding meetings in extreme heat
By Barbara Palmer According to The Guardian , an “unprecedented” number of record temperatures were reported around the world in the first six months of 2024. In July, more than 20,000 attendees descended on Las Vegas for EVO24, a global event where participants compete against each other in virtual fighting games like Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter. They arrived in the city during a historic heat wave, with temperatures reaching 120 degrees Fahrenheit a few days earlier. In reporting on the upcoming virtual battle, the gaming news site EventHubs specifically reminded those attending the event, which will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center from July 19 to 21, that extreme heat could pose a very real danger to them. EventHubs reporter Dakota Hills posted these reports on his website and shared them on social media, advising participants to avoid walking outside as much as possible and plan transportation and routes to the convention center in advance. Although event…
Jeep brings the new Wagoneer S to New Zealand, creating an Extreme EV model
The brand's all-electric SUV is equipped with an advanced traction management system, which includes a snow mode go through Brad Anderson August 9, 2024 07:30 The 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds. The Wagoneer S comes with 600 horsepower and a 100-kWh battery for 300 miles of range. The electric car, which starts at $71,995, is being put to the test in the snow in New Zealand. The 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S is a very important model for the automaker, marking its entry into the US BEV space and positioning it as a competitor to the Tesla Model Y. Jeep unveiled the new model in May, but its testing and development continues, with a team of engineers recently traveling to New Zealand to put the SUV through rigorous testing. According to Jeep CEO Antonio Filosa, the dynamics and performance of the Wagoneer S were perfectly demonstrated in New Zealand's icy and…
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