Gone in 90 Seconds

Tesla Unveils New Battery Swap Stations

Tesla Model SNew battery swap-out stations will be popping up along California highways if Tesla has its way. The electric automobile pioneer claims the public stations can perform two battery swaps in the same amount of time a gasoline-powered car can fill its tank. Continue reading “Gone in 90 Seconds”

Mobile Web: Autobahn Style

BMW-hotspot-LTEToday buying a new car can often feel more like a computer upgrade. Bluetooth, USB, voice commands and GPS have now become part of the automotive shopping experience.

BMW have introduced a new gadget that may point the way to a more universal approach for car connectivity. The Car Hotspot LTE is a 4G device that docks inside your new BMW’s console. Up to eight mobile devices can connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi or NFC (near field communication). Available now in Europe, the technology should be arriving in U.S. models later this year.

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