Georgetown, Ky. — Toyota is investing $461 million into its first U.S. plant to add new technology, increase production flexibility and reduce its carbon footprint, the company said Friday in a statement. The announcement didn’t include new jobs at the central Kentucky facility, but officials said 1,400 temporary jobs would be converted into permanent positions… Continue reading Toyota to invest $461 million in Kentucky plant
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Toyota rolling out new electric SUV for world’s top car markets
Toyota Motor Corp. is kicking off its first series of electric vehicles bound for the global market with a battery-powered SUV that the Japanese automaker says embodies the reliability and efficiency underpinning the Toyota brand. The “bZ4X,” which resembles Toyota’s popular RAV-4, is set for release in North America, Japan, China and Europe in mid-2022,… Continue reading Toyota rolling out new electric SUV for world’s top car markets
Battrixx launches dual power EV smart batteries
Battrixx, a wholly owned subsidiary of KabraExtrusiontechnik (KET) has launched its 4 kWh Dual Power electric vehicle smart batteries. The company says the smart battery packs are highly reliable, safe and robust for Indian drive conditions. The pack uses two 2kWh smart battery packs in parallel or series designed based on a patented European technology… Continue reading Battrixx launches dual power EV smart batteries
Lordstown Motors Will Work With Foxconn, a Contract Manufacturer
Lordstown Motors, a troubled electric truck maker, said on Thursday that it had reached an agreement in principle to work with Foxconn, a contract manufacturer best known for assembling Apple’s iPhone, to develop its electric vehicles and ultimately could sell its Ohio factory to the Taiwanese company. Lordstown said the sale of the factory could… Continue reading Lordstown Motors Will Work With Foxconn, a Contract Manufacturer
Ford Will Build 4 Factories in a Big Electric Vehicle Push
The truck plant is supposed to produce a new battery-powered F-Series pickup truck, following the previously announced F-150 Lightning, but Ford declined to disclose details about it. The two plants in Kentucky will be in Glendale, about 50 miles south of Louisville, and are expected to create 5,000 jobs, at a cost of $5.8 billion.… Continue reading Ford Will Build 4 Factories in a Big Electric Vehicle Push
Mercedes bets entry-level EV buyers will accept shorter range
Mercedes-Benz will shift to cheaper but less powerful batteries to contain soaring prices for some metals in its range of entry-level models. The world’s biggest luxury-car maker will use lithium-iron-phosphate batteries for its next generation of models like the EQA and EQB from 2024 and 2025, Chief Executive Officer Ola Kallenius said in an interview… Continue reading Mercedes bets entry-level EV buyers will accept shorter range
Jaguar Land Rover joins Tesla’s ‘pool’ for EU emissions targets
Jaguar Land Rover has joined Tesla’s manufacturer pool for European Union CO2 emissions, a move that’s likely designed to help the firm avoid paying fines for missing its targets. Under EU rules, car firms are required to achieve increasingly tough average CO2 emissions targets for their car fleets. Any that misses its target faces a heavy fine of €95 (£77)… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover joins Tesla’s ‘pool’ for EU emissions targets
2023 Corvette Z06 extends legend with radical new engine, 2.6-second 0-60 dash
If General Motors’ shift to electric vehicles spells the end of the legendary Chevy small-block V8, the engine that powered many of its greatest vehicles is going out with a roar and a record: the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 ever in a production car, the 2023 Corvette Z06. The 670-horsepower 5.5L V8 snarled to life… Continue reading 2023 Corvette Z06 extends legend with radical new engine, 2.6-second 0-60 dash
Little auto supplier Globe Tech in Plymouth makes big parts for US military
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Tesla should limit where Autopilot can be used, NTSB says
Detroit — The head of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board is calling on Tesla to act on recommendations to limit where its Autopilot driver-assist system can operate and to put a system in place to make sure drivers are paying attention. In a letter sent to Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Monday, Chairwoman Jennifer… Continue reading Tesla should limit where Autopilot can be used, NTSB says