Evil 1,001-hp Lamborghini Revuelto hybrid has that carbon resin drip

Lamborghini has been playing around with electrification for nearly a decade now, ever since the slick 2014 Asterion concept. More recently, it went light hybrid with the limited-series supercapacitor-boosted Sián FKP 37 and Roadster. Now it’s added a … Continue reading Evil 1,001-hp Lamborghini Revuelto hybrid has that carbon resin drip

BAE unveils the Strix, a fascinating, tail-sitting X-wing VTOL UAV

The STRIX was unveiled this morning at Australia’s Avalon Air Show, in front of air force chiefs from around the world – with the notable exceptions, according to the ABC, of Russian and Chinese delegates, who have been excluded from the conference.Con… Continue reading BAE unveils the Strix, a fascinating, tail-sitting X-wing VTOL UAV

Hackaday Links: February 5, 2023

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Well, this week’s Links article is likely to prove a bit on the spicy side, thanks in no small part to the Chinese balloon that spent the better part of …read more Continue reading Hackaday Links: February 5, 2023

Orient Express to offer luxury cruises on “world’s largest sailing ship”

While luxury travel firm Orient Express is best known for its train excursions, it’s now branching out into cruises … in a big way. The company has just unveiled what will reportedly be the world’s largest sailing ship, the Orient Express Silenseas.Con… Continue reading Orient Express to offer luxury cruises on “world’s largest sailing ship”

Corvette E-Ray gains battery power to become quickest of all time

Chevrolet has celebrated the Corvette’s 70th birthday in a huge way, introducing the first-ever electrified Corvette. It eases the iconic sports car into the electric era by giving it an AWD mix of V8 and electric motor power that makes it the quickest… Continue reading Corvette E-Ray gains battery power to become quickest of all time

Review: 2022 Toyota Tundra proves well-rounded, much improved

The Toyota Tundra has entered its third generation with the all-new model for 2022. Changes made were much needed and very welcome, keeping the Tundra in its slot as the “everyday truck” for those not tied to a Detroit brand.Continue ReadingCategory: A… Continue reading Review: 2022 Toyota Tundra proves well-rounded, much improved

Interesting Optical Journey Results in Hybrid Viewfinder for Smartphones

Fair warning: if you ever thought there was nothing particularly interesting with optical viewfinders, prepare to have your misconception corrected by [volzo] with this deep-dive into camera-aiming aids that leads …read more Continue reading Interesting Optical Journey Results in Hybrid Viewfinder for Smartphones

Toyota unveils new Prius models and they are … cool?

The Toyota Prius was introduced over 25 years ago and quickly became the synonym for “hybrid” – and often for ugly design as well. Now Toyota has unveiled the fifth generation of the car, and it’s actually quite impressive.Continue ReadingCategory: Aut… Continue reading Toyota unveils new Prius models and they are … cool?

Instinct Crossover combines analog timekeeping with smartwatch capabilities

Though there are many digital faces that present the time with traditional-looking watch hands, Garmin has elected to front the Instinct Crossover adventure watch with luminescent analog hands, for those looking for nothing less than a classic timepiec… Continue reading Instinct Crossover combines analog timekeeping with smartwatch capabilities

Vitesco now offers a hybrid motorcycle system; here are the pros and cons

German company Vitesco believes emission laws will start forcing motorcycle companies to use hybrid power, and has presented an example of a hybridized Husky at this year’s EICMA expo to give us an idea of how performance and weight will be affected.Co… Continue reading Vitesco now offers a hybrid motorcycle system; here are the pros and cons