Lucid Motors, the renowned producer of high-end EVs, has announced its models will feature wireless CarPlay. This move has triggered speculations of a potential acquisition by Apple as the tech giant gears up to venture into the realm of self-branded automobiles.
LUCID AIR: INNOVATIONS IN LUXURY, STYLE, AND TECH
The Lucid Air has been widely praised for its innovation and sophistication, leading it to be voted the 2022 Motor Trend Car of the Year. With many innovations in luxury and style beyond Tesla, it provides a unique and distinct experience for owners. And it's clear to see why: the Lucid Air boasts a big battery and compact motors, both of which have been designed in-house, giving it an edge over other EVs in the market. The Grand Touring Performance model can jump to 60 mph in just 2.6 seconds, which is faster than most supercars, and yet can still sail on for an estimated driving range of 516 miles, according to the EPA. This range is enough to get from Boston to Baltimore with leftover electrons, which is more than any other EV currently offers. Additionally, the Lucid Air's stylish exterior and spacious cabin add to its desirability, making it a viable competitor for high-dollar EVs such as the Porsche Taycan, Mercedes-Benz EQS, and the Tesla Model S. Its software interface and almost all of the car's controls are accessed through one of several display screens that dot the cabin, reminding us of Lucid's Silicon Valley roots, now powered by CarPlay. And with the news that Apple is working on an all-new automotive operating system that will integrate deeply into EVs, it's clear the Lucid Air will be a frontrunner and one to beat in the months ahead.
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der December 30, 2023-Ausgabe von Techlife News.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent ? Anmelden
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der December 30, 2023-Ausgabe von Techlife News.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent? Anmelden
AUSTRALIA PLANS TO TAX DIGITAL PLATFORMS THAT DON'T PAY FOR NEWS
The Australian government said it will tax large digital platforms and search engines unless they agree to share revenue with Australian news media organizations.
JAPAN'S NISSAN RESHUFFLES MANAGEMENT TO FIX ITS MONEY-LOSING BUSINESS
Embattled Japanese automaker Nissan has tapped Jeremie Papin, who was overseeing its U.S. operations, as its chief financial officer in a major management reshuffle billed as key to a turnaround.
EPA AWARDS $135 MILLION TO CALIFORNIA TO PHASE OUT BIG DIESEL TRUCKS
The Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $135 million in grants to fund 13 projects in California to help the state wean off fossil fuels and phase out big rigs that run on diesel.
NEARLY HALF OF US TEENS ARE ONLINE 'CONSTANTLY,' PEW REPORT FINDS
Nearly half of American teenagers say they are online “constantly” despite concerns about the effects of social media and smartphones on their mental health, according to a new report published by the Pew Research Center.
OPENAI'S LEGAL BATTLE WITH ELON MUSK REVEALS INTERNAL TURMOIL OVER AVOIDING AI 'DICTATORSHIP'
A 7-year-old rivalry between tech leaders Elon Musk and Sam Altman over who should run OpenAI and prevent an artificial intelligence “dictatorship” is now heading to a federal judge as Musk seeks to halt the ChatGPT maker’s ongoing shift into a for-profit company.
TECH TIP: HOW TO PROTECT YOUR COMMUNICATIONS THROUGH ENCRYPTION
After a sprawling hacking campaign exposed the communications of an unknown number of Americans, U.S. cybersecurity officials are advising people to use encryption in their communications.
TRUMP HOSTS APPLE CEO AT MAR-A-LAGO AS BIG TECH LEADERS CONTINUE OUTREACH TO PRESIDENT-ELECT
Donald Trump hosted Apple CEO Tim Cook for a Friday evening dinner at the president-elect's Mar-a-Lago resort, according to a person familiar with the matter who was not authorized to comment publicly.
MUSK SAYS US IS DEMANDING HE PAY PENALTY OVER DISCLOSURES OF HIS TWITTER STOCK PURCHASES
Elon Musk says the Securities and Exchange Commission wants him to pay a penalty or face charges involving what he disclosed or failed to disclose - about his purchases of Twitter stock before he bought the social media platform in 2022.
ELON MUSK WANTS TO TURN SPACEX'S STARBASE SITE INTO A TEXAS CITY
SpaceX is launching a new mission: making its Starbase site a new Texas city.
OPENAI RELEASES AI VIDEO GENERATOR SORA BUT LIMITS HOW IT DEPICTS PEOPLE
OpenAl has publicly released its new artificial intelligence video generator Sora but the company won't let most users depict people as it monitors for patterns of misuse.
