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Virgin Orbit runs low on cash, ByteDance pushes a TikTok replacement, and Canoo settles with the SEC by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch
Mondo Doesn’t Like Scalpers, Plans Larger Runs Of Limited-Edition Posters
After news of layoffs at Funko and Mondo led many to believe that the Mondo poster business would be discontinued, Funko CEO Brian Mariotti posted a statement to the official Mondo Twitter account not only dispelling the rumor, but also confirming larger poster runs in the future to combat scalpers.
Mariotti states that these larger runs of Mondo’s limited-edition posters will help get the posters to those that want them, as opposed to flippers who buy them for “the sole purpose of flipping them” at a huge markup. “The posters are created by some of the most amazing artists working today,” Mariotti says. “Our goal is to make larger edition size runs (limited but not ultra limited) that allow more fans to participate.”
A note to Mondo fans from Brian Mariotti. pic.twitter.com/5yVTDrvcNi
— MONDO (@MondoNews) March 30, 2023
Mariotti called the fervor around the end of Mondo’s poster business “misinformation” in the statement, while also noting that “the majority of company-wide layoffs weren’t in Mondo.” He then continues by confirming that the Mondo poster business “will continue, period.”
Lamborghini’s plug-in hybrid supercar runs for a cool six miles in electric-only mode
Luxury sports cars aren’t exactly known for being eco-conscious, but Lamborghini just announced the company’s first plug-in hybrid supercar. The Lamborghini Revuelto, which translates to “scrambled,” should satisfy anyone’s need for speed, so long as they don’t look too hard at the battery life.
In other words, engaging this vehicle in all-electric mode won’t get you very far, just 6.2 miles from a full charge. That is likely not enough juice to get you to the grocer and back, but this is a hybrid vehicle not exactly intended for all-electric usage. With that said, the combustion engine charges the rather minuscule 3.8kWh battery on its own in just six minutes via regenerative braking on the front wheels, the company announced in a press release.
Battery life isn’t the main reason people buy luxury sports cars (it probably doesn’t crack the top ten) so the engine here is designed for power, acceleration and max speeds. The relatively light engine (480 pounds) pumps out 814 horsepower at a blistering 9,250 rpm. This is a Lamborghini through and through, with a multitude of air intake ducts located throughout to increase airflow for the engine, resulting in a power level of 126 hp per liter. The company says this is the “highest output in the history of Lamborghini’s 12-cylinder engines.”
The design is heavily influenced by aerospace engineering, with sculpted surfaces, pointed lines and hexagonal exhausts. Lamborghini also took design cues from its own past, like the vertically opening scissor doors from 1970s Countach models and the floating blade on the rear fender often associated with the Diablo line.
Of course, the interior is outfitted with all kinds of tech-forward components, like a 12.3-inch digital cockpit with a large center display, an equally large 9-inch passenger-side display and plenty of affiliated infotainment options. This is also the first Lamborghini ever with an advanced driver-assist system. Finally, there is an associated smartphone and smartwatch app that monitors aspects of the car’s status, such as fuel level, battery, range and GPS location. This app even performs basic tasks remotely, like activating the horn, lights and locks.
This is the first step in Lamborghini and parent company Volkswagen’s plans to release an all-electric luxury vehicle by 2030. However, the brand hopes to continue making combustion engines into the 2030s that run on synthetic fuel. The Lamborghini Revuelto ships later this year at the eye-watering price of $542,165, as reported by Automotive News Europe (requires a free sign-up to read.)
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/lamborghinis-plug-in-hybrid-supercar-runs-for-a-cool-six-miles-in-electric-only-mode-183728414.html?src=rss