Porsche has expanded its partnership with Google and will offer the tech giant’s services for navigation, speech, and app ecosystem in future vehicle generations. The OEM confirmed plans to begin producing vehicles with these integrated services in the middle of the decade. This integration of the Google ecosystem will include Google Maps, Google Assistant, and… Continue reading Porsche deepens infotainment partnership with Google
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BP announces $100 million order of Tesla ultra-fast chargers
BP America has announced a deal in which bp pulse, its EV charging business, will acquire ultra-fast charging hardware units from Tesla for $100 million (€94.5 million / £82.4 million). The investment will help the company expand the reach of the bp pulse public network across the US, while enabling support for EV fleet customers… Continue reading BP announces $100 million order of Tesla ultra-fast chargers
Fisker shares future OTA update plans
Fisker has shared new details about its plan to provide customers with regular OTA software updates, with two updates to be released over the coming weeks focused on refining existing features, and introducing new features, to the OEM’s Ocean SUV. The first update will address customer feedback, with general bug fixes, performance enhancements for both… Continue reading Fisker shares future OTA update plans
Stellantis announces Pro One, its new commercial vehicle brand
Stellantis has introduced Pro One – an enhanced version of its Commercial Vehicles Business that will encompass professional offerings of its six vehicle brands: Citroën, FIAT, Opel, Peugeot, Ram and Vauxhall. Stellantis Pro One will operate as an umbrella business covering vans, pickup trucks and micro-mobility options; current and next-generation electrified propulsions; a connected converter/upfitter… Continue reading Stellantis announces Pro One, its new commercial vehicle brand
Citroën reveals all-new ë-c3, an affordable electric crossover
Citroën has revealed the all-new ë-C3 – an electric variant of its C3 crossover. Marking a new chapter for the Stellantis brand, the EV will help it provide an affordable electric mobility solution. Here, Citroën utilized a new version of Stellantis’ flexible Smart Car platform to facilitate the EV’s accessible starting price of €23,300 ($24,669).… Continue reading Citroën reveals all-new ë-c3, an affordable electric crossover
Windrose Technology & Goodman Group to develop EV fast-charging infrastructure for heavy-duty trucks
The Goodman Group, an industrial property specialist, and Windrose Technology, a heavy-duty electric truck developer, will jointly develop EV fast-charging infrastructure for heavy-duty trucks in a new partnership. The collaboration will see both share technical and sustainability knowledge to test and deploy fast-charging stations at select Goodman properties in China, before expanding to other regions.… Continue reading Windrose Technology & Goodman Group to develop EV fast-charging infrastructure for heavy-duty trucks
Stellantis & Samsung SDI to build second U.S. StarPlus Energy gigafactory in Kokomo, IN
Stellantis and Samsung SDI have announced that StarPlus Energy, their EV battery joint venture, will build its second U.S. gigafactory in Kokomo, Indiana. The new battery manufacturing facility will represent an investment of more than $3.2 billion (€2.8 billion) from StarPlus Energy, with production expected to commence in early 2027 at an annual capacity of… Continue reading Stellantis & Samsung SDI to build second U.S. StarPlus Energy gigafactory in Kokomo, IN
BMW reveals all-new iX2 EV
The BMW Group has revealed the iX2, an all-new electric variant of its X2 SUV. In addition to its EV-centric capabilities, including its enhanced performance, battery, and driving range, the iX2 also offers customers a technology-centric interior through its standard inclusion of the latest version of BMW iDrive with QuickSelect, and BMW Operating System 9.… Continue reading BMW reveals all-new iX2 EV
BMW reveals the new 2024 BMW X2 with updated features
The BMW X2 introduced the concept of a Sports Activity Coupe (SAC) for the premium compact segment. And now the second generation X2 makes its debut. The 2024 BMW X2 will make its world debut at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo (formerly the Tokyo Motor Show), which will commence on October 26, 2023. The… Continue reading BMW reveals the new 2024 BMW X2 with updated features
Lucid launches RWD version of its Air Pure EV
Lucid Group has launched the Lucid Air Pure RWD, a single-motor variant of its Air EV that offers up to 410 miles (659 km) of driving range. This capability is enabled the OEM’s proprietary EV technology, which also allows for up to 150 miles of range to be replenished in less than 12 minutes through… Continue reading Lucid launches RWD version of its Air Pure EV