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Your Daily Automobile updates From Around The World [img]  [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [img]( [The Automobile News]( [A Tesla May Be A Solid Option For Surfing Road Trips]( Without electric vehicles, America’s obsession with driving will continue to have catastrophic consequences for the climate Surfer Gabriela Aoun is becoming increasingly concerned about the impact of climate change on the ocean. In a recent article for Men’s Journal, Aoun notes that “without electric vehicles, America’s obsession with driving will continue to have catastrophic consequences for the climate.” Why does this hit home for surfers? According to Aoun, “Since the rise of the combustion engine, surfers, like many outdoor adventurers, have had a self-defeating reliance on fossil fuels—where chasing swell can contribute to the destruction of the natural playground on which we depend. If you’re not reaching waves by foot or bike, you’re probably doing so by car or plane, emitting greenhouse gases that are steadily ruining everything we love about the ocean.” “Greenhouse gases emitted from cars and planes are being absorbed by the marine environment, making the ocean more acidic,” explains Pete Stauffer, environmental director at the Surfrider Foundation. “This change to ocean chemistry threatens the survival of a variety of marine species including corals, crabs and plankton. Climate change is also making the ocean warmer, causing sea level rise and the loss of beaches and surf breaks around the world.”If surfers want to preserve the viability and purity of the waves they ride, they’ll have to mitigate this impact, and quickly. Electric vehicles can play a crucial part, by eliminating tailpipe emissions,” writes Aoun. “As surfers, our way of life is at particular risk, since global warming and pollution will destroy the ocean as we currently know it.” And, “with an estimated 2.3 million surfers over the age of 18 in the country today, and based on 2011 data on how often and how far surfers drive to the ocean, American surfers might be driving as many as 4.5 billion collective miles a year to ride waves. That equates to about 2 million metric tons of CO2 released into the atmosphere.”EVs definitely make sense for surfers. But what about the hours of long road trip adventures to exotic, far-away beaches? Aoun says, “Admittedly, Tesla makes it especially easy to drive an EV long distances, since you can depend on the company’s own charging infrastructure, which is well maintained and strategically mapped out. When driving other EVs, I’ve had to rely on third-party charging stations, which all too often are broken or full.” “Tesla’s ‘Supercharger’ stations will charge your car halfway in about 15 minutes, and up to 80 percent in about half an hour. I thought the adjustment from filling a gas tank in a couple minutes to charging a battery for as much as an hour would be difficult, but I quickly fell into a routine of strategically timing charging sessions to coincide with coffee breaks or grocery runs.”When I first drove the [Tesla], I was skeptical of its surf-trip compatibility,” says Aoun. “But some of those over-the-top features actually come in handy on a road trip. For instance, ‘Dog mode’ allows you to turn off, lock and leave your car with your pet inside, and to set climate controls from your cellphone to keep them comfortable while you’re buying more firewood or checking the waves.” It’s not all about long-distance road trips for surfers. Auon admits, “more often than not, the average surfer isn’t on some off-grid strike mission—they’re rushing to the beach to squeeze in a session before taking their kids to school, or grabbing a couple waves as the sun sets after work.” Aoun says of her Tesla experience, “I grew to love the convenience of not carrying a key, and I may or may not have indulged in the ‘Caraoke’ app while sitting in traffic, but what I loved most about driving this car across California was the deep satisfaction of knowing that traveling hundreds of miles was having a significantly lesser impact on the natural environment I set out to enjoy.” [Read More]( The post [A Tesla May Be A Solid Option For Surfing Road Trips]( first appeared on [TheAutomobileNews.com](. [Read Full Story]( [Big Boy Toyz holds its place in Global market]( Big Boy Toyz is a prominent premium pre-owned car company that deals in luxury cars and hypercar. The headquarters are situated in Gurgaon, India. They provide refurbished pre-owned cars to the customer with assured quality. Recently the company’s name has been highlighted on the global stage, the company as added a new feature to its app and website i.e. ‘New car portal’ that provides aggregate information of the luxury car and companies not only from India but from the entire world. By updating its platform with this facility the company has become a new example of a digital automobile platform. This new car portal has been an eye-catching feature for automobile enthusiasts. Not just Indians but enthusiasts all around the world are stating BBT as a conclusive and best auto guide. This new feature on the websites makes it possible for the auto bloggers, customers and enthusiasts to get important information under the same roof. Numerous luxury automakers are listed on the website with their luxury machines and other specifications and data. Pricing of global cars is also provided in Indian currency with the on-road price and import duties, making it easy for Indian buyers to compare the cars and choose the right one. The website has been updated with a filter page too. Top global hypercar brands are also mentioned under a single place. The website also gives automatic recommendations and quick comparisons of cars. This makes it very easy to gather knowledge about multiple car brands without surfing the internet again and again. Hypercar companies like Bugatti, Pagani, McLaren, Ferrari etc are listed on the website for the Indian content finders. The founder and CEO of BBT, Mr Jatin Ahuja “This new addition to the Big Boy Toyz website will work in sync with the luxury Indian automobile industry- thus ensuring BBT brings together the Global Automotive industry and the global auto enthusiasts on one platform. This revolutionary step on their 11th anniversary has pinned BBT in the global auto industry sphere as it showcases how the Indian pre-owned industry has emerged as an organized technologically sound sector with a major player like BBT leading the way. Every step that we take at Big Boy Toyz is done keeping consumer satisfaction in mind. The auto industry is going through a change, and we know that change is the only constant. As a young team, we are eager to evolve and grow, but we ensure that quality is the foremost priority, followed by experiential marketing – be it via showroom tour or via virtual tour of our website & the BBT App.” BBT has contributed to set an image of the country on the worldwide automobile platform too, which would enhance our image globally. The post [Big Boy Toyz holds its place in Global market]( first appeared on [TheAutomobileNews.com](. [Read Full Story]( [The Audi AI:TRAIL Concept Is The Future Of Off-Roading]( Furnished with hammocks for seats, drones for headlights, and emission-free driving, the AI: TRAIL is claimed to be the future of off-roading. AI is expanding its domain rapidly across industries and the auto world is no exception. Manufacturers are rushing to be the first ones, to develop smart cars in every possible segment. The latest to join in on the AI action is Audi, only the AI stands here for Audi Intelligence. With their four visionary use case vehicles: AI:CON, AI:RACE, AI:ME and AI:TRAIL, Audi is set to rule the market. According to the brand, there lies a unique design philosophy behind all four concepts. The core theme is that the driver is not the center of attraction anymore. It’s the passengers instead, which is why the automaker has given special attention to their needs and feedback. Audis do not usually go hand in hand with adventures, but they are determined to change things now. The AI:TRAIL Quattro is a special concept car from the luxury carmaker. The 4-seater all-electric off-roader has been designed to conquer some of the most difficult terrains out there. This supercar was recently unveiled at the 2019 Frankfurt Auto Show and the gearheads haven’t stopped buzzing ever since. It boasts of a ton of innovative and super useful features. Last, in their series of concept AI cars, the off-roader looks like a moon rover or an alien car from one of those Netflix sci-fi shows. However, the stunning specifications more than make up for the radical exteriors. Fully electric and equipped with all sorts of humanely imaginable features, it is surely a wet dream of both serious off-road drivers and fanatics. Furnished with hammocks for seats, drones for headlights, and emission-free driving, the AI: TRAIL is claimed to be the future of off-road transportation, and we can’t agree more. Scroll till the end to find out how and why. Power-Packed And Light This brilliant concept car from Audi is packed with power. As evident from the name Quattro, the AI:TRAIL will come equipped with an all-wheel-drive, thanks to the four electric motors for each wheel. The motors are installed near the wheels and drive them directly. They can churn a combined output of 429 horsepower and 738 lb-ft (1000 nm) of torque. Going by the official statement, there might be an option for selective deactivation at the axles too. It boasts of a powerful battery with an estimated off-road range of 248 to 310 miles on a single charge. The range is reported to drop to around 155 miles on hilly or bumpy trails. In spite of a rather chunky body, massive wheels, large battery, and four motors, AI:TRAIL is surprisingly light at 3,858 pounds courtesy of the lightweight materials used like carbon fiber, aluminum, and high tech steel. Self Driving Abilities On-Road And Off-Road The AI:TRAIL is equipped with limited self-driving abilities on select off-road terrains too, along with on-road courses. The pod-like supercar will offer Level 4 autonomous drive system (the second-highest level according to the standard international scale for automation) on the paved roads with the help of optical sensors. The special sensors detect bumps, obstacles, and the general condition of the road, all the while storing the data in the central driver assistance system. A limited automated driving will be possible on the dirt trails or off-road tracks too, albeit at a slower speed on Level 3 range. Studded With Interesting Off-Roading Features One of the craziest concept cars, this alien-ish vehicle boasts of some really awesome off-roading features. Being an AEV, it is emission-free; a large, efficient battery ensures brilliant range and monstrous performance, and individual motors make for some serious AWD action. The feature that grabs eyeballs though, is the headlight. The AI:TRAIL has 5 drones instead of traditional headlights. Needless to say that they don’t just illuminate the path ahead (and either side by the way) but also double up as cameras. They dock to the roof and beam videos back to the driver if and when they want to see around. The drones do not stop at that, they can also be bunched together to be your personal spotlight (for those Instagram-worthy pictures). Next up is the rear seats which are actually hammocks. They are made of fabric on a steel frame. These suspended seats can be removed and used as chairs or hammocks, for outdoor seating on your adventure trips. There are large windows that extend beyond the usual lengths making for larger-than-life views. The car is studded with a lot more removable accessories like binoculars, water bottles, Light Companion (which serves as a powerful torch when removed), etc. It can easily ford streams up to 0.5 meter deep all thanks to the generous ground clearance of about 340 mm. Concluding, this crazy car loves cheap thrills. Made with sustainable materials like wood, wool, and recycled leather carpets, the AI:TRAIL concept is truly the future of off-road adventures. [Read More]( The post [The Audi AI:TRAIL Concept Is The Future Of Off-Roading]( first appeared on [TheAutomobileNews.com](. [Read Full Story]( ------------------ You Might Like [Learn more about RevenueStripe...](        ------------------ Connect with TheAutomobileNews on Facebook and Twitter [fb](  [tw]( ------------------ You received this email because you operate or create content for a website/service and based on your website it seemed like this could be important information to you and your users. 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