General Motors Co. is forming a startup within the automaker that will import premium vehicles to China, the company confirmed Monday. “The new business is being built from the ground up and will enjoy a high level of autonomy,” GM spokesman David Barnas said in a statement. “We are inviting talent from across industries to join… Continue reading GM to create new import business in China
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Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro makes dynamic debut in Bahrain
The Aston Martin Valkyrie made its dynamic debut at the Bahrain Grand Prix last weekend, completing two runs of the Sakhir International circuit. The hypercar, which is limited to track-only driving, completed its first run ahead of Saturday’s qualifying session before rounding the circuit again on Sunday before the race. The AMR Pro is driven… Continue reading Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro makes dynamic debut in Bahrain
Jaguar develops portable charging to repurpose I-Pace batteries
The all-electric Jaguar I-Pace SUV Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has developed a new portable charging device called the Off Grid Battery Energy Storage System (ESS) that is powered by batteries recovered from the I-Pace electric SUV. The ESS has integrated solar panels and comes fitted with Type 2 connectors to charge EVs. It has been… Continue reading Jaguar develops portable charging to repurpose I-Pace batteries
Under the skin: how new inverters give EVs more power and range
Most of the headlines surrounding EV technology relate to advances in battery technology, performance and range. But one of the most important bits in an EV’s drivetrain, the inverter, is often overlooked. McLaren Applied Technology, Nio, Equipmake and BorgWarner have all recently announced new, compact 800V inverter technology that’s capable of significantly increasing the range… Continue reading Under the skin: how new inverters give EVs more power and range
Ford confirms three new EVs by 2024 including electric Puma
Ford has outlined its plans for further electric cars in Europe by revealing a new ‘start-up’ business unit called Ford Model e, which will deliver three new electric SUVs by 2024. Two of these new all-electric models will be built at the firm’s Cologne factory, which is currently undergoing a $2bn transformation from being the… Continue reading Ford confirms three new EVs by 2024 including electric Puma
Lucid Motors Will Produce Fewer Cars Than Expected
Lucid Motors, a fledgling maker of electric cars, on Monday significantly scaled back its production goals for the year, citing supply chain problems. The company disclosed the new targets as part of its 2021 earnings report and will most likely disappoint investors who had seen the company as a serious challenger to Tesla. Lucid shares… Continue reading Lucid Motors Will Produce Fewer Cars Than Expected
GM to buy SoftBank’s stake in Cruise self-driving unit for $2.1 billion
GM is acquiring SoftBank Vision Fund 1’s equity ownership stake in its majority-owned Cruise autonomous vehicle unit for $2.1 billion. Go to Source
Alpine A4810 concept is a hydrogen hypercar for 2035
The stunning new Alpine A4810 concept is an intriguing vision of the zero-emission sports cars the French brand could be building in 2035. Described as a ‘super-berlinette’, the concept is the work of transportation design students at the Turin-based Istituto Europeo di Design, who were briefed in autumn 2021 by Alpine to create a concept… Continue reading Alpine A4810 concept is a hydrogen hypercar for 2035
Behind the scenes as Alpine tests all-new 2022 Formula 1 car
Rookie drivers: Teams now have to give a rookie (meaning a driver who has started no more than two grands prix) an outing in first practice at least twice during the season. Wheels and tyres: Diameter is up from 13in to 18in and tyre blankets can now heat tyres only to 70deg C (it used… Continue reading Behind the scenes as Alpine tests all-new 2022 Formula 1 car
Maserati to launch three EVs in 2023 and axe Ghibli
Maserati will launch three electric cars next year, the Italian premium brand said today as it announced its 2021 sales figures. It follows parent company Stellantis’s announcement earlier this month that Maserati would be one of a handful of its brands to go electric in all models launched from 2025. The entire line-up will be electric by… Continue reading Maserati to launch three EVs in 2023 and axe Ghibli