Polish EV start-up Izera has announced that its first three models – all based on a Geely platform – will be designed by Pininfarina. Izera was founded in 2020 with the backing of the Polish government and plans to launch an electric hatchback, estate and SUV in late 2025, following the construction of a factory in Jaworzno, southern Poland. Pininfarina will… Continue reading Geely platform and Pininfarina design for three new Izera EVs
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Zeekr confirms new electric saloon and Europe launch by 2024
Chinese luxury EV maker Zeekr will add a saloon to its line-up this year as it prepares to launch in Europe this coming winter. The Geely-owned brand will launch a new model every six months as part of an expansion plan that targets 650,000 sales a year by 2025, CEO An Conghui told journalists and analysts in a results… Continue reading Zeekr confirms new electric saloon and Europe launch by 2024
Infineon and Taiwan’s Delta Electronics to co-develop EV solutions
Infineon Technologies, the global leader in automotive semiconductors, and Delta Electronics, the world-leading power and energy management company based in Taiwan, are expanding their long-term cooperation from industrial to automotive applications. Both companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will deepen their joint innovation activities to provide more efficient and higher-density solutions for the… Continue reading Infineon and Taiwan’s Delta Electronics to co-develop EV solutions
Infineon and Taiwan’s Delta Electronics to co-develop EV solutions
Infineon Technologies, the global leader in automotive semiconductors, and Delta Electronics, the world-leading power and energy management company based in Taiwan, are expanding their long-term cooperation from industrial to automotive applications. Both companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will deepen their joint innovation activities to provide more efficient and higher-density solutions for the… Continue reading Infineon and Taiwan’s Delta Electronics to co-develop EV solutions
Contest asks students to design future electric Ram truck
Mark Trostle knows firsthand what the right opportunities can provide for an aspiring vehicle designer. In 1987, he was in high school and won an early iteration of what’s since become the Drive for Design contest from Stellantis, according to a news release. Now, he’s vice president of Ram Truck and Mopar Design. “Participating in… Continue reading Contest asks students to design future electric Ram truck
2023 Genesis GV70 adds electric power, and 500 pounds, to luxury SUV. Here’s what I loved
What is it? Electric version of Genesis GV70 luxury SUV Why should you consider it? Luxurious interior, electric power, stylish exterior. Eligible for $7,500 federal tax credit. What could be better? Battery range, performance of one-pedal driving. How much does it cost? $65,850 to $72,650 excluding $1,125 destination charge. When can you buy it? March… Continue reading 2023 Genesis GV70 adds electric power, and 500 pounds, to luxury SUV. Here’s what I loved
Ford hires John Dion as chief transformation officer to improve manufacturing quality
Ford CEO Jim Farley just hired a key executive who brings expertise that Farley learned during his years at Toyota. John Dion becomes chief transformation officer at Ford on April 3 “to drive its rigorous and relentless pursuit of high quality, simplicity and low costs,” the automaker announced Tuesday. Dion has experience using “kaizen-based Lean… Continue reading Ford hires John Dion as chief transformation officer to improve manufacturing quality
All-new electric Ford Explorer isn’t coming to the US just yet
No, and no. The new all-electric Ford Explorer will not be sold in the U.S. And there are no immediate plans to do so. Ford announced plans Tuesday to build an electrified version of its iconic SUV for Europeans at the Ford Cologne EV Centre in Germany. The automaker touts the projects as a marriage… Continue reading All-new electric Ford Explorer isn’t coming to the US just yet
Dodge bids farewell to Hemi muscle cars with $96K Challenger SRT Demon 170
What is it? The last chapter in Dodge’s Hemi-powered muscle car era. Why should you consider it? As of Dec. 31, they literally won’t make ‘em like this anymore. Is this the end of fast, fun Dodges? Don’t be silly. The brand has already shown a Challenger-inspired electric muscle car. How much will it cost?… Continue reading Dodge bids farewell to Hemi muscle cars with $96K Challenger SRT Demon 170
Ford reveals new Explorer EV for the European market
Ford revealed the electric 2023 Explorer for Europe on March 21, 2023. Ford DETROIT — Ford Motor on Tuesday unveiled its first all-new electric vehicle exclusively for the European market and said it plans to leverage the well-known Explorer nameplate to gain traction. The EV crossover is part of Ford’s plans to transition its European… Continue reading Ford reveals new Explorer EV for the European market