Garrett Motion’s revolutionary and award-winning E-Turbo technology is boosting a European Union project that aims to redefine fuel consumption and emissions performance in plug-in powertrains, targeting an indicated peak efficiency of 47 percent. The PHOENICE project, which was launched in 2021, brings together eight global automotive industry leaders. It has just reached a significant milestone, with a prototype… Continue reading Garrett’s e-turbo tech helping push the plug-in hybrid efficiency envelope
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BMW steps up global production of EVs, to invest 800 million euros in Mexican plant
BMW steps up global production of EVs, to invest 800 million euros in Mexican plant The BMW Group is accelerating its ramp-up of e-mobility and poised to gain even more momentum with its next vehicle generation, the Neue Klasse (New Class). It estimates the share of 50% of the company’s worldwide sales of fully electric… Continue reading BMW steps up global production of EVs, to invest 800 million euros in Mexican plant
BMW steps up global production of EVs, to invest 800 million euros in Mexican plant
BMW steps up global production of EVs, to invest 800 million euros in Mexican plant The BMW Group is accelerating its ramp-up of e-mobility and poised to gain even more momentum with its next vehicle generation, the Neue Klasse (New Class). It estimates the share of 50% of the company’s worldwide sales of fully electric… Continue reading BMW steps up global production of EVs, to invest 800 million euros in Mexican plant
Formula E and Tata Communications ink multi-year collaboration
Formula E and Tata Communications have today announced a strategic multi-year relationship with the global comm-tech company becoming the official broadcast distribution provider to the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, now in its ninth year, features GEN3, the third-generation Formula E race car which represents a huge leap… Continue reading Formula E and Tata Communications ink multi-year collaboration
Biggest EV fast-charge company raising prices, but you can get a discount
Electrify America, the largest supplier of high-powered DC fast charging for electric vehicles, will increase prices 16%-25% March 6, depending on local electric regulations. Drivers who pay $4 a month for EA’s premium Pass+ discount status will continue to pay less than walk-up customers at EA’s 3,500 charging kiosks, but prices will rise for them,… Continue reading Biggest EV fast-charge company raising prices, but you can get a discount
Another dealer tangles with new Ford customer buying $98,000 F-150
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Electric Vehicles Could Match Gasoline Cars on Price This Year
Declines in new car prices are pushing down used electric vehicle prices, too. They have fallen 17 percent since July, according to Recurrent, which tracks the used car market. That’s largely because Tesla cut the price of the Model 3 and G.M. lowered the price of the Chevrolet Bolt by almost $6,000 last year. Under… Continue reading Electric Vehicles Could Match Gasoline Cars on Price This Year
Why you won’t see many car ads during Sunday’s Super Bowl
General Motors and Netflix partnered for a 60-second ad starring actor and comedian Will Ferrell driving GM electric vehicles in popular Netflix shows and movies to promote the streaming service using more EVs in its productions. Screenshot Automakers — historically among the largest Super Bowl advertisers — are mostly bypassing this Sunday’s NFL championship game… Continue reading Why you won’t see many car ads during Sunday’s Super Bowl
Jeep reveals its most expensive Wrangler SUV ever, topping $115,000
Rubicon 20th Anniversary Level II by American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) upfit for 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Jeep CHICAGO – Jeep on Thursday revealed its most expensive Wrangler SUV ever, topping more than $115,000. The limited-edition vehicle is the 2023 Wrangler Rubicon 392 20th Anniversary with heavy-duty off-road parts customization from upfitter American Expedition Vehicles.… Continue reading Jeep reveals its most expensive Wrangler SUV ever, topping $115,000
Mary Barra among 2023 Automotive Hall of Fame inductees
The 2023 inductees into the Automotive Hall of Fame include the first female CEO of an automaker, a legendary race car driver and a trailblazing African American automotive designer. The Dearborn-based institution on Friday announced its Class of 2023 inductees, who will be recognized during an induction and awards ceremony on July 20 at The… Continue reading Mary Barra among 2023 Automotive Hall of Fame inductees