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electric vehicles . Here was a sleek-looking EV with intriguing new technology features and unmatched performance and range. Tesla's continual updates along the way have kept the rest of the automotive industry in catch-up mode. Only recently has a model come out to rival the Model S: the Porsche Taycan. The Taycan isn't as revolutionary, but it offers similar capabilities plus the aura of Porsche's sports car-building ethos. Is it good enough to unseat the Model S? Edmunds' experts tested both to find out. RANGE The Model S Long Range _ the least expensive trim _ offers an EPA-estimated 412 miles of range. While Edmunds has found in its own range testing that Tesla's EPA numbers are typically a little too optimistic, this is still among the longest distances you'll get from an EV. Access to Tesla's proprietary network of nationwide Supercharger fast-charging stations is another boon. On paper, things aren't so sunny for the Porsche Taycan. As of publication time, … [Read more...] about Can Porsche Taycan unseat the 2021 Tesla Model S? Tech, range and prices compared

Four major infrastructure companies, including IRB Infra and Adani Road Transport Ltd, have expressed interest in two projects in West Bengal that are proposed to be built on the Build-Operate-Transfer model . The companies participated in the technical bidding round which opened on Friday, a person familiar with the development told ET. “Four companies including IRB, Adani, PNC Infratech and GR Infra have participated in bids invited on BOT mode by NHAI,” the person said. T projects, private sector developers build a road using their own funds, operate it and transfer it to the government after a specified period. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) recently announced changes to the model concession agreement for such projects, helping the authority garner a better response from the industry . The projects are the six-laning of Panagarh to Palsit, worth Rs 2,200 crore, and the 64-km long Palsit to Dankuni stretch, to be built at an estimated cost of Rs … [Read more...] about Infrastructure majors evince interest in BOT projects in West Bengal after Highways ministry tweaks model

Remember Mitsubishi? Not the company that made your old projection TV or your air conditioning unit, but the automaker. Maybe you remember the Eclipse, Galant, or Montero (not that Mitsubishi Motors makes any of those cars now). Perhaps sticking too closely to their appliance siblings, the automaker has been selling bland cars and enticing buyers with generous finance offers and ads with catchy songs. You’re probably more likely to get into a Mitsubishi elevator these days than one of its cars. But it would be a shame if you ignored the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV altogether, because it actually brings something useful to the US new car market: it’s a plug-in hybrid, all-wheel drive SUV that doesn’t cost all the money in the world. While a plug-in hybrid SUV may not sound like a new concept — the BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GLE, and Volvo XC90 all offer PHEV versions — the Outlander PHEV was revealed before all of them in 2013. It’s been on sale in Europe and Japan since then, … [Read more...] about 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV first drive: winner by default

Further Reading Gaming chairs or work-from-home chairs? Ars tests two under $500 Last October, we reviewed a pair of gaming/home office chairs— Secretlab's Omega and Anda Seat's more explicitly gaming-themed Fnatic . After several weeks of daily use, the Anda Fnatic took the crown for "favorite chair in the Salter household"—so when Anda offered two more models for review, we snapped them up. Those two models are the Kaiser 2 and T-Pro 2 , neither of which has an explicit esports team affiliation like the Anda Fnatic. This means a more austere appearance—particularly in the case of the T-Pro 2, which doesn't share the Fnatic's and Kaiser 2's neck-height "wings." Much like the Fnatic, these are excellent chairs—but having all three on hand at once made it clear how important picking the right chair for you and your body really is. Unboxing and assembly Assembling the Fnatic, Kaiser 2, and T-Pro 2 chairs all follows the same, simple blueprint: Stuff … [Read more...] about Chairs Technica: We review two new models from Anda Seat

Watch this dual-motor, non-performance Tesla Model 3 tearing it up. Despite its incredible off-the-line, all-electric torque, the Tesla Model 3 is not a car that lends itself to spinouts and drifting. This is because the Tesla all-wheel-drive traction control system is first-rate. In most cases, this is positive. However, being able to ultimately control your ride in any way you choose definitely has its merits. Additional Tesla Coverage: Tesla Model 3 Outsells BMW 3 Series, Mercedes C Class In Europe ⠀ Watch As Tesla Model S Autopilot Fails, Resulting In Crash Most people buying a Tesla Model 3 won't plan to use it in this way on a regular basis, so the advanced traction control is a welcome feature. However, at times, some drivers may choose to hit the track or, under the right circumstances, may just want to partake in a bit of fun, showing off the sedan's impressive power. This recent video share proves the difficulty in overcoming the … [Read more...] about Watch Tesla Model 3 Do Some Doughnuts & Drift