2022 was not the best year for the automotive industry. Problems with his supply chain caused all sorts of problems in the development and production of the vehicle.
But the march of progress has continued, not only with the headline-grabbing electric powertrain, but also with the introduction of some surprising new features.
Many new innovations and technologies debuted in various vehicles. Here are some of the standouts that came out this year.Ford F-150 Lightning Megapower Frank
The F-150 Lightning has a fuselage volume of 14.1 cubic feet. (Fox News Automobile)
Many electric cars have storage under the hood, which has become known as the 'flank', and Ford is king. The F-150 Lightning electric pickup has a 14.1 cubic foot flank that can carry up to 400 pounds and is equipped with four power outlets capable of drawing 2.4 kilowatt hours of power from the truck's battery pack. increase.
GMC Hummer EV Clubwalk
The Hummer EV's CrabWalk mode allows you to drive diagonally. (GMC)
The 1,000-horsepower GMC Hummer EV Off-Road Pickup can go places other vehicles can't, including sideways. Electric trucks are equipped with a four-wheel steering system that rotates the front and rear wheels in opposite directions to reduce the turning radius of the vehicle, or up to 10 degrees in the same direction for slow slanting. line can be GMC calls his CrabWalk mode. Other Automotive Innovation Stories
Rivian R1S Camp Mode
The Rivian R1S SUV joins the R1T in the company's lineup this year and offers one big advantage over the pickup. With the 2nd and 3rd row seats folded down, there is plenty of sleeping space inside. A Camp Mode feature, offered on both models, can take advantage of the fact that there is no engine running or exhaust to keep the heating and air conditioning on all night. keeps the vehicle level using the vehicle's air suspension system. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FOX NEWS AUTOS NEWSLETTER
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 V8
The Z06's 5.5 liter engine is the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 engine ever. (Chevrolet)
The Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is a new high-performance version of the sports car powered by a unique 5.5-liter V8 featuring a flat-plane crank design like exotic cars and race cars, revving to 8,600 rpm and producing 670 rpm. I can. horsepower. This makes it the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 ever made.
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GENESIS GV60 Face and Fingerprint Recognition
Genesis has gone all out, including a new way to get into the first electric car. The GV60 has a facial recognition scanner that can be used to unlock the door without a key, and a fingerprint scanner to keep the door from starting.