by Michael | May 4, 2020 | News
Incredible Specs for 100% Electric SUV
Source: https://insideevs.com/
Triton Solar, a solar company based in New Jersey has announced an all-new all-electric eight seat SUV – Triton Model H – with some unbelievable specs.
Triton says that the Model H electric SUV will be equipped with a massive 200 kWh battery to get over 700 miles (1,126 km) of range on a single charge. On the powertrain side – there will be four electric motors, one per wheel, for all-wheel drive and a total system output of 1,500 hp (1.1 MW). According to Triton, it should be enough for 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds
It can be preordered with $5000 deposit
“First 100 pre-order customers will be delivered the Founder’s Edition version along with unique additions to the standard specifications which shall never be manufactured again. First 100 pre order customers are required to make an initial $5,000 credit card payment, plus a $135,000 wire transfer payment due in 5 business working days. Reservations are not final until the wire transfer payment is received. Details for the wire transfer will be shared over the email post the initial credit card payment.”
“Triton Model H is now open for pre-orders on our website www.tritonev.co. The first 100 pre-order customers will be delivered the Founder’s Edition, which shall have unique surprise features added on top of the standard features. In the life span of Triton Model H, only 100 Founder’s Edition versions will be made. The booking will completely be on a first-come-first-serve basis.”
Triton Model H specs (projected):
- up to 700+ miles (1,126 km) of range
- 200 kWh battery pack
- 0-60 mph (96.5 km/h) in 2.9 seconds
- all-wheel drive (four electric motors – one per wheel)
- system output of 1500 hp
- eight seats and 200 cubic feet of luggage space
- towing capacity of 15,400 lbs (6,985 kg)
- warranty 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first (starting from your delivery date)
- wheelbase of 130 in (3.3 m)
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by Michael | May 3, 2020 | News
Hybrid Yaris with AWD-i
Source: Netcarshow.com
The new Toyota Yaris Cross has been designed and developed for Europe, specifically to meet the requirements and preferences of the region’s B-SUV market. It will be made in Europe too, at Toyota Motor Manufacturing France (TMMF), alongside the new generation Yaris hatchback, from 2021.
Source: Netcarshow.com
Toyota Yaris Cross is also a genuine SUV, with a raised ride height and the availability of AWD-i intelligent all-wheel drive – a unique feature in its class for a hybrid model. AWD-i provides extra stability and traction in everyday driving, in poor conditions and on low-grip surfaces. Its an electric system, more compact and weighs less than mechanical AWD units, helping the Yaris Cross Hybrid AWD-i achieve lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions than any of its all-wheel drive B-SUV competitors.
Source: Netcarshow.com
The Yaris and Yaris Cross are the first models to use Toyota’s latest 1.5 hybrid system, developed directly from the larger 2.0 and 2.5-litre powertrains used by recent new models such as the Corolla, C-HR, RAV4 and Camry. This features a new 1.5-litre, three-cylinder Atkinson-cycle petrol engine, precision-engineered to reduce friction and mechanical losses and optimise combustion speed.
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by Michael | May 3, 2020 | News
Newest VW Mid-Size Crossover for US
Source: Netcarshow.com
The 2021 Atlas is available in S, SE, and SEL trim levels with tech, premium, and R-Line appearance packages scattered throughout. The base Atlas S costs $32,565 for front-wheel drive and a turbo-4. The Atlas Cross Sport costs $1,000 less than similarly trimmed Atlas crossovers. All-wheel drive is available at every trim level for $1,900. A V-6 engine upgrade is available too, and it costs $1,400 more than comparably equipped turbo-4 versions.
The Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport share many similarities, including the same style from the windows down. It’s plainer and straighter than many competitors, which is fine. Inside, that straightforward attitude doesn’t work as well—it can be kind of boring.
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The 2021 VW Atlas is two vehicles—a three-row Atlas and two-row Atlas Cross Sport. The Atlas is the family meat-and-potatoes crossover: three rows, lots of seats. The Atlas Cross Sport is a two-row crossover that’s related and just as big, but more comfortable for five.
Dual-zone (first row and second/third row) climate control is standard on Volkswagen Atlas S, along with a second-row control panel for rear passengers. All other models come with tri- zone Climatronic® automatic climate control.
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by Michael | May 3, 2020 | Travels
Bucovina, located in northern Romania, is a region of about 10,000 km, documented for the first time in 1774 is among the most attractive and popular tourist areas of Romania. Today, the region is divided: the northern part belongs to Ukraine and the southern part to Romania.
Here are 5 reasons for you to visit Bucovina:
1. The Old Monasteries
In this region are the most beautiful and most representative monasteries. They are unique in the world by their architecture that characterizes the glory era of Moldavia by their exterior painting. The monasteries in Bucovina are part of the Unesco patrimony, being included UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1993. They were built by the great rulers in the history of Romania, each with its specific color: Voronet, Humor, Sucevita, Putna, Moldovita, Bogdana.
Voronet Monastery – Source: Wikimedia Commons
Humor Monastery – Source: Wikimedia Commons
Putna Monastery – Source: Wikipedia
2. Wonderful landscapes
This land, called a corner of Romania’s paradise, will welcome you with special landscapes. Almost all forms of relief are found in this area: mountains in a very high proportion, but also hills, plains, plateaus, all this giving it a special charm.
3. Preservation of traditions
It is one of the few areas where old traditions and customs are still preserved. At each holiday there are certain customs: the tradition of wishing in the night between the years, pottery, decorating eggs before Easter, traditional clothes (with specific details depending on the village).
Source: https://hailadorna.ro/
4. Traditional food
In my opinion, it is worth coming here at least once and tasting the traditional dishes specific to the area: Radauti soup, trout with sour cream, tochitura, mushroom stew, outlaw muscle, chisca.
Source: Wikipedia
5. People’s hospitality
Really impressive in this area is the extremely natural hospitality of the people. They are warm and welcoming, so you will have the impression that you are part of the family and the place.
https://coltisorderomania.ro/
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by Michael | May 2, 2020 | Travels
Right now the coronavirus pandemic is keeping everyone in their homes. But that is about to change in a few weeks. Until that happens, feel free to make a list of places to see in your next vacantion. Here are some of the best places where you can go camping in Romania:
10. BLACK SHEEP – Horea Glade, Alba – 80 km from Cluj
Black Sheep camp was one of the places which I wanted to see in Apuseni. Before I came I have already known it will be awesome. In fact it overcame my expectations! The owners created stunning place full of positive vibes, love and friendship. The camp is in the middle of nowhere and you are just surrounded by hills, forests and river. However there is clean shower and toilet. We were pleased by Tudor’s and Dana’s hospitality when they welcomed us with delicious food and palienka and we really enjoyed spending the time with them and their great friends by the fire. I will never forget the amazing athmosphere.
https://calatorinbascheti.ro/
It is a corner of authentic Romania, where the hosts suggest you spend a few days in the place where “time is relaxed”, ie in the first “glamping” (camping full of charm) and fishing resort in Romania.
https://calatorinbascheti.ro/
8. TRADITIONAL HOUSE – ROŞIA, BIHOR – 124 km from Cluj Napoca
Source: (bihorinimagini.ro)
This amazing place can be found in Pădurea Craiului Mountains, in the Runcuri village, where we discover another wonderful place, only good to raise your tent and breathe the fresh mountain air. The traditional house is, in fact, a complex of old, refurbished houses. Right next to them, you can camp and relax, for a few days, in the smell of “green grass at home” and you can clearly see the stars in the sky. At a price of 10 Ron/person/day.
Source: (bihorinimagini.ro)
7. CAMPING LEDO – LACUL CINCIȘ, HUNEDOARA – 30 km from Retezat National Park, 5,9 km from Corvin’s Castle
Camping Ledo is located on the shores of a huge lake and has an incredible story. Five villages were swallowed up, including houses, and 500 people were forced to move more than 50 years ago. And this to make room for a lake for the Steelworks in Hunedoara. Now, the area is extremely frequented by tourists. In the campsite, you can camp with both a caravan and a tent.
https://calatorinbascheti.ro/
The entrance price to the campsite is 3 lei / car and 2 lei / person. To this is added 15 lei / day for tents and 50 lei for caravans, a price that includes the connection to electricity.
https://calatorinbascheti.ro/
Small villages, rolling hills, wooden houses with wooden gates. Horse and carts, families working on the field. Centuries old wooden churches where people still go to in their traditional clothes. Central heating and paved roads are rare in the villages, where running water – if exists – comes straight from the mountain. Here, you can rent tents, bicycles, and the place has wifi, 10 electricity points and hammocks for relaxation.
Facebook Page: BabouMaramures
5. CAMPING FAIN – LUNCA BRADULUI, MUREŞ – 394 km from Bucharest.
Camping Fain is a camp site. You need to know that being our guest means you respect the place and the people you find here. We accept if you want to involve in our workshops and activities and we aim to develop a community of people with Fain spirit.
“Fine” tourists have 4 camping possibilities here: their own tent, Canvas tent, Dome tent or caravan camping. There is also the possibility to rent a tent here.
4. NOMADIC COUNTRY – RUNC, ALBA – 70 km from Cluj-Napoca
Nomadic Country is the project initiated by two young Dutchmen, Jordi and Bente, who came, for the first time, to Romania, in 2010. Now, they settled in Runc, in the Apuseni Mountains, where they transformed a former barn into a hostel, and the yard next to the tent campsite. The campsite is dedicated exclusively to tents, and those who have small caravans must contact the owner in advance to confirm whether or not there is enough space. 25 lei, is the cost of camping for one person / day. The price of accommodation in the hostel starts from 55 lei / night.
https://calatorinbascheti.ro/
https://calatorinbascheti.ro/
3. DOLPHIN CAMPING – SFÂNTU GHEORGHE, DELTA DUNĂRII – 2 km near Black Sea
https://calatorinbascheti.ro/
Green Dolphin Camping is located in Sfântu Gheorghe, in a picturesque area of the Danube Delta Reserve, the place where the Danube meets the Black Sea. The campsite has 55 wooden bungalows, covered with reeds and a camping area for a number of about 500 tents. Access to the property is made exclusively by boat. Guests arriving by car can park in Murighiol. The transfer service takes about an hour.
2. CAMPING IARUL VALLEY – URICANI, HUNEDOARA – 366 km from Bucharest
5-star tent holiday in the heart of the Retezat mountains. This could be described, in a few words, perhaps the most spectacular campsite I have ever been to. It is the place that perfectly combines the freedom of classic campsites and the comfort of hotel rooms.
https://calatorinbascheti.ro/
Facebook Page: CAMPING VALEA IARULUI
1. CHEIA – RÂMEȚ, ALBA – 33 km from Cetatea Alba-Iulia
The household is an open-air museum, in the true sense of the word, in which the main attraction is two old, thatched, thatched houses. In one lives the Suliman family, and in the other, it receives guests. In the yard of the household, the Suliman couple arranged a camping place, with a superb view of the Eagle Peak. (photo: Vlad Gabriel Ionescu).
Access to the village is only on foot. The price for camping is 5 lei / person per day, and the house is rented for 240 lei per night (4 people can sleep here, in beds, and the rest on isoprene mattresses).
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