We reported that Volkswagen had been working on a conceptual car named Volkswagen XL1 that would go around 262 mpg. And finally, Volkswagen has made that car and it is being said that Volkswagen XL1 is the “most efficient car” ever made.
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Last month we reported that Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched a tiny talking ‘robot astronaut’ Kirobo towards International Space Station (ISS). The purpose of sending this robot was to talk to astronauts in space in Japanese language. The robot uttered its very first greetings to Earth from ISS.
Car hacking isn’t exactly a huge issue right now. But as cars get more automated and are fitted up with more advanced systems, such a niche is inevitable in the near future. To highlight this, two hackers were able to control a standard car simply by using a laptop, demonstrating how such a hack can be pulled off very easily.
There are enormous brand car makers in the market whose cars are running all over the world. Lately a study has been done on which brand model cars the owners like most and make them happiest? Let’s find out.
Volkswagen XL1, which was first unveiled at the Qatar Motor Show in 2011, is being said to be the world’s most fuel-efficient car. However, after enormous tests lately it’s been confirmed that the Volkswagen XL1 can go 262MPG (miles per gallon) average which is enough to drive from L.A. to San Francisco.
During the design phase, car makers perform many types of crash tests to measure their endurance. These crash tests help make safer cars. Recently in a test, it has been found that only 2 out of 13 small SUVs do well in front-end crashes!
At present, almost every automobile makers are busy in developing electric vehicles. The automobile makers’ goal is to attract people through their phenomenal work. However, Japanese multinational engineering and electronics conglomerate company Hitachi has unveiled a tiny electric car called ROPITS which has been specially designed for the old citizens & physically disabled citizens.
We have seen car makers unveiling new upcoming cars at auto shows which is been held at different places at different times. Today the North American International Auto Show Detroit Auto Show is kicking off. Let’s take a look at a glance what new cars will be unveiled before the show starts.