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Peter Holderith

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Peter is the Associate Editor at Motor1 and is a lover of most technology, especially on wheels. He got his Industrial Design degree in 2020 and has not used it since. He resides in New Hampshire.

Articles by Peter Holderith

I Designed a Car. Now I'm Building It in My Garage

Technology has put us on the brink of building an automobile with almost zero hard tooling. Let’s try it.

Features - Jun 21 2024 -

The Hybrid Bugatti Tourbillon Is Lighter Than the Chiron. Here's How

Even with a large hybrid battery and three electric motors, the Bugatti Tourbillon is lighter than the outgoing combustion-only Chiron.

Supercars - Jun 20 2024 -

Saab Was Great, You Just Didn't Get It

On paper, most of the Swedish automaker's cars weren't anything special. But those who delved a little deeper got sucked in for life.

Opinion - Jun 14 2024 -

The 2024 Chevy Equinox EV Tells Us a Lot About Why Voltage Matters

And it tells us a lot about General Motors' EV strategy, and what going even smaller might mean.

InsideEVs.com

Saleen Is Building a Twin-Turbo Hydrogen Supercar Prototype

And it's supposedly coming to the US this year.

General - Jun 13 2024 -

Are You Serious?

The Mustang GTD nearly has the same interior as a regular Mustang. And it costs $325,000.

Opinion - Jun 12 2024 -

GM's Novel Axial Flux Motor Could Be Key to Smaller, Cheaper EVs

Using a unique hydraulic system, the automaker could boost the efficiency of an electric motor that is already lightweight and compact.

Patents & Trademarks - Jun 4 2024 -

The 2024 Chevy Equinox Is GM's Best EV Since the Bolt

With 319 miles of range and an affordable price, the electric Equinox will be hard to beat.

First Drives - May 30 2024 -

The 2025 Optiq Is Cadillac's 300-Mile Mini SUV of the Future

It also has standard Super Cruise and all-wheel drive.

Official - May 29 2024 -

How the Corvette E-Ray and Porsche 911 Do Hybridization Differently

Both cars have similar batteries, but GM and Porsche differ greatly in how they use that energy.

Technology - May 29 2024 -

The $100K Silverado EV Is All Battery, No Luxury

Chevy's first all-electric pickup hits its ambitious range targets. Just be careful what you wish for.

First Drives - May 23 2024 -

Here's an In-Depth Look at How Cadillac Made it to Le Mans In 2023

"No Perfect Formula" follows the American motorsports team from designing and developing the V Series.R to racing at the world's foremost endurance race.

Motorsport - May 9 2024 -

My Quad-Motor Go-Kart Broke Under Full Power

A few fixes are in order before we power the front motors.

Features - May 2 2024 -

This 3D-Printed Transmission Is an Impressive Piece of Miniature Engineering

The planetary-based gearbox functions similarly to an automatic transmission and uses a camshaft to select one of three gears.

Technology - Apr 28 2024 -

Here's An Exceedingly Nerdy Explanation of GM's Ultium Battery System

We spoke with Jerry Beemer, the head of GM’s EV Propulsion team.

Features - Apr 26 2024 -

The 2024 Cadillac Lyriq Is Worth the Hassle

The Lyriq’s electric drivetrain is a double-edged sword, but it ultimately comes out ahead.

New Car Reviews - Apr 25 2024 -

The Mercedes-AMG GT Hybrid Has 9 Miles of Electric Range on Purpose

The 816-horsepower hybrid's battery is intentionally compromised to offer little energy.

General - Apr 22 2024 -

2024 Maserati GranCabrio Folgore Is an 818-HP All-Electric Droptop

The tri-motor Maserati has plenty of power, 280 miles of range, and suave looks thanks to a 92.5kWh T-shaped battery.

Official - Apr 15 2024 -

My Quad-Motor Electric Go-Kart Finally Works

We’re gonna need a better battery.

Features - Apr 10 2024 -

Watch Rally Icon Michèle Mouton Revisit Her Win at the 1982 Acropolis Rally

Mouton would go on to win two other rallies in 1982 and come second in the championship behind Walter Rohrl.

Races and Chases - Mar 31 2024 -

Watch Jay Leno's McLaren F1 Get Detailed With Products From Walmart

Jay Leno has a line of car care products sold in big-box stores, and he uses them on his own expensive collection.

Celebrity / Entertainment - Mar 30 2024 -

Ferrari Wants to Build an Upside-Down, Hydrogen, Twin-Supercharged Inline-Six

The Italian automaker's patent is so full of radical ideas that it's hard to believe it's only one document.

Patents & Trademarks - Mar 26 2024 -

We Tried Unusual Sodium Ion Batteries in Our Motocompacto Type R

Sodium ion is all the rage now, but what's the deal with the emerging chemistry?

Features - Mar 26 2024 -

Ford's Retractable Bed Rails Patent Could Be Seriously Useful

The system allows for a better way to load and secure cargo without any extra equipment.

Patents & Trademarks - Mar 22 2024 -

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