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Ford Lost $3.1 Billion in the First Quarter

Ford Motor said on Wednesday that it lost $3.1 billion in the first three months of the year because of a sharp drop in the stock price of Rivian, an electric vehicle start-up that Ford has taken a stake in. Ford was also hurt by slowing sales stemming from an ongoing shortage of computer chips.… Continue reading Ford Lost $3.1 Billion in the First Quarter

Ford Has Made 2,000 Electric F-150 Lightning Trucks, It Says

DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor said on Tuesday that it had produced about 2,000 electric F-150 pickup trucks and planned to begin delivering them to customers in the next week. The automaker said it was fine-tuning software in the trucks before releasing them to dealers, the company’s chief executive, Jim Farley, said at a kickoff… Continue reading Ford Has Made 2,000 Electric F-150 Lightning Trucks, It Says

Apple challenges Google for a larger slice of your dashboard

Apple said Monday that its next-generation CarPlay system will power the vehicle’s entire instrument cluster, the next move in its battle against Android Automotive OS, Google’s in-vehicle operation system, to dominate dashboards around the world. The growing size and number of screens inside vehicles gives the iPhone an opportunity to play a bigger role, regardless… Continue reading Apple challenges Google for a larger slice of your dashboard

Solid Power’s pilot production line brings road-tripping solid-state batteries closer to reality

Solid Power, a solid-state battery company, today unveiled a pilot production line for EV-sized cells that will be sent to automotive partners for testing. The move represents another step in the steady march toward solid-state lithium-ion batteries, which promise to bring unprecedented range and safety to electric vehicles. “We validated that we can use industry-standard… Continue reading Solid Power’s pilot production line brings road-tripping solid-state batteries closer to reality

US battery production enters new era as Solid Power’s pilot production line debuts

Solid Power’s new pilot line is a groundbreaking moment in the march toward solid-state batteries for electric vehicles. But don’t count on a revolution in lithium-ion battery chemistry happening on the line itself. That’s by design. The new facility, unlike the company’s previous pre-pilot line, will be “highly inflexible,” said Doug Campbell, Solid Power’s CEO.… Continue reading US battery production enters new era as Solid Power’s pilot production line debuts

Apple revamps the Lock Screen in iOS 16 with widgets, real-time info, and other personalization features

Apple is giving the iPhone’s Lock screen a big makeover in iOS 16. At Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference, the company introduced its plans for a more personalized Lock Screen that users can customize via a built-in editor, which offers widgets, a wallpaper gallery and colorful themes. It’s also introducing a new feature called Live Activities… Continue reading Apple revamps the Lock Screen in iOS 16 with widgets, real-time info, and other personalization features

America’s Leading E-Bike Retailer, Pedego is Now Open in Ocean City; Owner Invests in Electric Transportation

OCEAN CITY, N.J. , June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Pedego Electric Bikes, an award-winning electric bike company with sixteen unique models, and over 200 brick and mortar stores, welcomes its newest store in Ocean City, New Jersey. Owner Rich Bastian, is building an electric transportation empire through his five Pedego stores and commitment to go green… Continue reading America’s Leading E-Bike Retailer, Pedego is Now Open in Ocean City; Owner Invests in Electric Transportation

Tucker Powersports Preps to Keep Vintage Bikes Rolling on First Chix on 66 Ride

“Chix on 66 celebrates freedom and the open road for all women riders. We’re so happy to support these hardy souls.” FORT WORTH, Texas, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Tucker Powersports is mobilizing to support the first ever Chix on 66 Ride, which will feature an all-female posse of motorcycle riders crossing the country on… Continue reading Tucker Powersports Preps to Keep Vintage Bikes Rolling on First Chix on 66 Ride

CarPlay is bringing your iPhone to your dashboard

Apple announced new updates to CarPlay during WWDC 2022 Apple Screens are always within arm’s reach, even in our cars. But there are few ways to safely use a screen behind the wheel, and one of them is CarPlay. With newer cars coming out with bigger and more screens, Apple announced changes to their CarPlay… Continue reading CarPlay is bringing your iPhone to your dashboard