Partnership facilitates easy purchase and delivery of world-class Enel X Way commercial electric vehicle charging stations to US customers. SAN CARLOS, Calif. & SHAWNEE, Kan., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Enel X Way and HiON Distribution today announced a strategic partnership agreement to supply the fast-growing US market with electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and accessories.… Continue reading Enel X Way and HiON Announce US Strategic Partnership to Expand Availability of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
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Ralph Nader urges regulators to recall Tesla’s ‘manslaughtering’ Full Self-Driving vehicles
Ralph Nader, a former presidential candidate and nationally recognized consumer protection advocate, called on federal regulators to recall Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) driver-assist feature, calling its deployment “one of the most dangerous and irresponsible actions by a car company in decades.” Nader, who first came to prominence with the 1965 publication of the bestselling book… Continue reading Ralph Nader urges regulators to recall Tesla’s ‘manslaughtering’ Full Self-Driving vehicles
Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster previewed ahead of 19 August debut
American tuner and supercar maker Hennessey has previewed a convertible version of its Venom F5 hypercar, which will make its debut at the Monterey Car Week later this month. Named the Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster, it looks set to become the world’s fastest convertible. It was previewed in two images released by the Texas-based firm and will be fully… Continue reading Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster previewed ahead of 19 August debut
Uprated Lamborghini Urus breaks Pikes Peak hillclimb record
An uprated version of the Lamborghini Urus has smashed the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb record for production SUVs, finishing 17sec ahead of the previous champion. The new, as-yet-unrevealed variant of the Urus raced to the top of the famous Colorado hillclimb in 10min 32.064sec, driven by test driver Simone Faggioli – who also holds… Continue reading Uprated Lamborghini Urus breaks Pikes Peak hillclimb record
Dartz Freze Froggy Beachstar is tiny EV convertible
Latvian firm Dartz has unveiled a convertible version of the Freze Nikrob city car – which it claims to be the “cheapest EV in the EU” – dubbed the Freze Froggy Beachstar. The Froggy does away with the Nikrob’s 2+2 seating arrangement “as roadsters aren’t school buses”, replacing the back seats with a speedster-style rear… Continue reading Dartz Freze Froggy Beachstar is tiny EV convertible
Porsche Taycan Turbo S sets Nurburgring record for production EVs
The Porsche Taycan Turbo S has set a new Nürburgring lap record for electric production cars, shading the previous champion by 2sec. Porsche’s all-electric saloon rounded the 12.9-mile circuit in 7min 33sec, beating the Tesla Model S Plaid, which achieved a time of 7min 35sec in September 2021. The Taycan Turbo S, which produces 616bhp compared with the… Continue reading Porsche Taycan Turbo S sets Nurburgring record for production EVs
Production of 1049bhp Mercedes-AMG One hypercar begins in UK
The four electric motors include those used on more recent Mercedes-AMG grand prix cars. A 121bhp motor is housed on a shaft between the turbocharger and the electric compressor, while a 161bhp motor is positioned on the engine, connected to the driveshaft. The further two motors, making 161bhp, are integrated in the front axle. Overall… Continue reading Production of 1049bhp Mercedes-AMG One hypercar begins in UK
Nikola taps its president for CEO post
Electric truck maker Nikola announced Wednesday that President Michael Lohscheller will become CEO on January 1. Lohscheller, who will replace CEO Mark Russell upon his retirement, has joined the Nikola Board of Directors, effective immediately. He served as CEO of Opel and VinFast, as well as CFO at Volkswagen Group of America and Mitsubishi Motors… Continue reading Nikola taps its president for CEO post
Ford locks in solar energy deal with DTE Energy
Ford said Wednesday it has reached a deal with DTE Energy to power its electricity supply in Michigan with clean energy, a step toward its goal to become carbon neutral by 2050. The automaker’s deal with DTE, Michigan’s largest producer of renewable energy, will add 650 megawatts of new solar energy capacity in the state… Continue reading Ford locks in solar energy deal with DTE Energy
Global All Wheel Drive Market to Reach $53.8 Billion by 2027 at a CAGR of 8.4%
DUBLIN, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “All Wheel Drive Market by System (Automatic, Manual), Vehicle Type (Passenger & Commercial Vehicle), EV Type (BEV, PHEV), Component (Power Transfer Unit, Differential, Propeller Shaft, Transfer Case, Final Drive Unit) and Region – Global Forecast to 2027” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global all wheel… Continue reading Global All Wheel Drive Market to Reach $53.8 Billion by 2027 at a CAGR of 8.4%