Car enthusiasts have a history of electric-car hesitancy. While some are fully on board with electrification and hybridization, there are still some petrol holdouts, especially at the rarified and pointy end-of-the-price spectrum like Lamborghini. The push for electrification and hybrid powertrains poses a significant challenge to the carmaker known for creating striking, bespoke containers for… Continue reading Lamborghini’s vision for an alternative-fuel future
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Ford recalls Mustang Mach-Es over risk of glass roof flying off
Ford is recalling the Mustang Mach-E out of concern that the windshield and panoramic roof could leak or, worse, come flying off during a crash or while driving. Nearly 18,000 of the electric SUVs sold to date are at risk of the former, though Ford says only around 13,000 of them run the risk of… Continue reading Ford recalls Mustang Mach-Es over risk of glass roof flying off
The Station: Tesla rolls out its FSD beta button, delivery deals heat up, micromobility evolves
Hello readers: Welcome to The Station, your central hub for all past, present and future means of moving people and packages from Point A to Point B. Aria and Rebecca have a lot to share this week, so I’ll keep my intro short. I want to direct your attention to my latest podcast episode over… Continue reading The Station: Tesla rolls out its FSD beta button, delivery deals heat up, micromobility evolves
Bosch launches Boyuan Capital, hits first close of China-focused RMB fund
Boyuan Capital, set up by global engineering and technology giant Bosch for technology bets in China, has launched its RMB-denominated fund seeking to raise as much as 1 billion yuan ($155 million), per a company statement on Monday. The vehicle, named Bosch China Growth Fund I, has reached the first close from limited partners including… Continue reading Bosch launches Boyuan Capital, hits first close of China-focused RMB fund
German Researchers Converted a Tesla Model Y Into a Hydrogen Car
There’s a lot to unpack here. Hesla Motors On Wednesday, German Federal Research Minister Anja Karliczek revealed an automotive Frankenstein creation: A Tesla Model Y that had been converted into a hydrogen vehicle that she called a “hyper hybrid.” The goal was to demonstrate the future of clean transportation. But as Teslarati notes, the decision… Continue reading German Researchers Converted a Tesla Model Y Into a Hydrogen Car
Evergrande misses payment deadline on bond, EV unit warns of cash crunch
China Evergrande’s electric car unit warned on Friday it faced an uncertain future unless it got a swift injection of cash, the clearest sign yet that the property developer’s liquidity crisis is worsening in other parts of its business. Evergrande owes $305 billion, has run short of cash and investors are worried a collapse could… Continue reading Evergrande misses payment deadline on bond, EV unit warns of cash crunch
Rivian will open a $4.6M service support center as it prepares for first vehicle sales
Rivian, the electric vehicle startup that’s gearing up for an initial public offering, continues its trend of growing fast. The company will be opening a service support operations facility for vehicle owners in Plymouth, Michigan — and just in time, as deliveries of the launch edition of the R1T pickup are expected to commence late… Continue reading Rivian will open a $4.6M service support center as it prepares for first vehicle sales
Lamborghini Huracán STO: A final celebration before electrification
The Lamborghini Huracán is the best-selling sports car that Lamborghini makes, and its days as a combustion-powered super sports car are numbered. Since the Huracán’s inception in 2014, the company says it has sold 17,500 worldwide, but that won’t be enough to save the V10 engine — no matter how much customers want it. The… Continue reading Lamborghini Huracán STO: A final celebration before electrification
Honda will use Google’s embedded Android Automotive in its cars starting in 2022
Google nabbed another big automaker in its quest to become the default operating system for cars. Honda will soon begin rolling out vehicles with Google’s embedded Android Automotive OS, which includes Google’s voice-activated Assistant, Google Maps, and other automotive-approved Android apps as the default infotainment. The first Honda vehicles with embedded Android will start rolling… Continue reading Honda will use Google’s embedded Android Automotive in its cars starting in 2022
Hyundai and Motional expand their footprint in Las Vegas ahead of robotaxi launch
Motional, the autonomous vehicle company that is a joint venture between Hyundai and Aptiv, is growing its presence in Las Vegas as it gears up to launch a commercial robotaxi service in 2023. The company is tripling the size of its closed-course testing facility, doubling its operations center, and hiring over 100 new employees. The… Continue reading Hyundai and Motional expand their footprint in Las Vegas ahead of robotaxi launch