Toyota doesn’t believe battery-electric vehicles are the only solution to producing more sustainable vehicles and achieving carbon neutrality. Go to Source
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How the U.S. got hooked on big cars — despite their downsides
American cars are big — from classic Cadillacs to today’s full-size SUVs and full-size pickups. Go to Source
Ford expands hands-free driving system to $40,000 Lincoln Corsair crossover
The 2023 Corsair, starting at about $40,000, will be the lowest-priced vehicle in the company to offer the technology. Go to Source
Why urban streets around the world are going car-free
Some city streets around the world are going car-free to make way for pedestrian plazas. Walkability is gaining popularity, especially with younger generations. Go to Source
Tesla could start building a lithium refinery for EV batteries in Texas this year
Tesla said the plant would be focused on the development of “battery-grade lithium hydroxide” and be “the first of its kind in North America.” Go to Source
Chinese electric car giant BYD plans to build a factory in Thailand
Chinese electric car and battery giant BYD is planning to build its first wholly invested passenger car factory outside China — in Thailand. Go to Source
Here’s what Tesla execs told Gigafactory employees Thursday night about plans and management changes
Leaked audio from Tesla internal meeting confirms VP of Gigafactory Operations Chris Lister has left the company Go to Source
TikTok challenge spurs rise in thefts of Kia, Hyundai cars
A dangerous challenge spreading on TikTok has thieves targeting certain makes and models of 2010-2021 Kia and Hyundai vehicles. Go to Source
Mercedes-Benz and Rivian team up to build electric commercial vans in Europe
Mercedes and Rivian will form a joint venture to build EV vans at a new plant in Europe, starting in a few years. Go to Source
GM is betting on its electric Equinox, starting at $30,000, to kick-start ‘massive adoption’ of EVs
The all-electric Chevrolet Equinox EV is scheduled to go on sale in the U.S. next fall, starting at around $30,000. Go to Source