Jeep revealed Wednesday at the New York International Auto Show its 2024 Wrangler portfolio — a smorgasbord of off-roaders with new capabilities and features — and tucked into the mix is another plug-in hybrid. The Stellantis brand said it will add the 2024 Jeep Wrangler Sport S 4xe to its lineup, an entry-level plug-in hybrid… Continue reading Jeep is adding an even cheaper plug-in hybrid to its 4xe lineup
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The 2025 all-electric Ram 1500 Rev has an absolutely massive battery
The electric trucks war has prompted automakers to throw all kinds of technological and EV-inspired bells and whistles into their pickups in hopes of pulling in new buyers and capturing a greater slice of the market. This one-upmanship has also led to increasingly bigger battery packs in a bid to offer industry-topping range. It’s a… Continue reading The 2025 all-electric Ram 1500 Rev has an absolutely massive battery
The 2024 Hyundai Kona will be one of the most affordable cars with over-the-air updates
It’s no secret that Hyundai’s design department is kind of the one to beat right now. But when the redesigned 2024 Hyundai Kona goes on sale this summer, this compact crossover’s upgrades are more than just skin-deep. The 2024 Hyundai Kona will also feature over-the-air updates — the ability to wireless transmit software updates just… Continue reading The 2024 Hyundai Kona will be one of the most affordable cars with over-the-air updates
Kia aims to reach $122B gross revenue by 2030
A year after Kia unveiled its roadmap to sustainable mobility by 2030, the Hyundai-owned brand has upped the ante. At the company’s 2023 CEO Investor Day Wednesday, Kia’s leadership said the company aims to reach KRW 160 trillion ($122 billion) in gross revenue by 2030. The financial goal is part of a general update of… Continue reading Kia aims to reach $122B gross revenue by 2030
Morgan Stanley, BP Ventures back Indian e-mobility startup Magenta
Indian electric mobility startup Magenta Mobility has closed a $22 million Series A1 round, backed by $11 million each from Morgan Stanley India Infrastructure and BP Ventures. Magenta will use the all-equity investment to boost its existing logistics and last-mile delivery fleet operations. The Navi Mumbai-headquartered startup has a fleet of 800 three-wheeled electric cargo… Continue reading Morgan Stanley, BP Ventures back Indian e-mobility startup Magenta
Niu’s latest scooter falls short on built-for-the-city promise
The Niu Technologies KQi3 Max has the kind of specs that should make it the ideal scooter for urban dwellers — especially those who live in hilly terrain. The 46.5-pound scooter has enough power to wisk riders through city streets at speeds of up to 20 miles per hour, handle steep hills and sharp turns… Continue reading Niu’s latest scooter falls short on built-for-the-city promise
VW and Redwood want to turn your old laptops into EV batteries
Battery materials and recycling startup Redwood Materials is expanding a partnership with Volkswagen of America in its bid to collect more end-of-life batteries from consumer electronics and strip out the valuable materials so they can be used to make batteries for electric vehicles. Redwood has said its technology can recover more than 95% of the… Continue reading VW and Redwood want to turn your old laptops into EV batteries
Fetcherr raises $12.5M to dynamically price airfare with algorithms
Roy Cohen believes that there’s a severe underinvestment in tech within the airline industry, with airlines continuing to rely on legacy systems and outdated infrastructures that date back decades. Coming from the e-commerce industry, Cohen felt that airlines weren’t making the most of emerging technologies, particularly AI, which he thought had the potential to bolster… Continue reading Fetcherr raises $12.5M to dynamically price airfare with algorithms
Shuttlers raises $4M to fuel its shared mobility solution across Nigeria
Shuttlers, a Nigerian shared mobility company that allows individual and corporate passengers to take rides on multiple bus routes via an app, has raised $4 million in a new funding round led by Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures (VKAV), a Pan-African focused venture capital firm. The round welcomed participation from follow-on investors, including VestedWorld, which led the… Continue reading Shuttlers raises $4M to fuel its shared mobility solution across Nigeria
Black former Tesla worker payout for racial bias slashed from $15M to $3.2M
Owen Diaz, the Black former elevator operator at Tesla’s Fremont factory, has seen his payout in a racial bias lawsuit slashed from $15 million to $3.2 million. Monday’s verdict from a federal jury in San Francisco came after a week-long trial, in which Tesla was once again found to have failed to prevent severe racial… Continue reading Black former Tesla worker payout for racial bias slashed from $15M to $3.2M