The 2022 Hummer EV was barely out of the starting gate before it got hit with its first recall. General Motors issued a recall last week for at least 10 of the electric pickup trucks after determining that there was something wrong with the software that powers the taillights. (Yep, you read that right. Cars… Continue reading Hummer EV recalled over faulty taillight software — and quickly fixed
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Porsche is turning its mid-engine 718 roadster into an EV by 2025
The Porsche 718, a mid-engine roadster that injects the automaker’s motorsports history into a modern-day package, is going all-electric by 2025. The 718 EV, which was announced during Porsche’s annual meeting, is one piece of the company’s ambitious and recently expanded plans to electrify its fleet. The company said Friday that it now wants 80%… Continue reading Porsche is turning its mid-engine 718 roadster into an EV by 2025
Porsche to build out its own network of EV charging stations
Porsche said it will start building out its own proprietary global network of charging stations next year, a departure from its initial strategy to rely on partnerships with other companies. The plan, which was revealed during the company’s annual meeting, comes as Porsche prepares to expand its EV portfolio beyond the Taycan to at least… Continue reading Porsche to build out its own network of EV charging stations
Maserati plans to go fully electric by 2025
Maserati announced on Thursday that it will offer electric versions of its entire vehicle lineup by 2025 and is starting its efforts off with the GranTurismo EV, a 1,200 HP roadster slated for release next year. Stellantis The GranTurismo “Folgore” will be the first entry into Maserati’s new line of electric vehicles. Its thousand-plus horses… Continue reading Maserati plans to go fully electric by 2025
EV-focused fund Rockets Capital raises $200m from Xpeng, others …
Rockets Capital, a fund focused on investments in the smart energy vehicle (EV) supply chain, said on Thursday it raised more than $200 million from investors that included Xpeng, Sequoia China, IDG Capital and GGV Capital. The round’s strategic anchor investor was electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng, Rockets Capital said in a statement, adding that eGarden and 5Y Capital were among other investors. Rockets Capital, which… Continue reading EV-focused fund Rockets Capital raises $200m from Xpeng, others …
Clean Technica: Wall Street Journal: Traditional Automakers Starting to Emulate Tesla’s Retail Strategy001798
Tesla’s online approach of selling direct-to-consumer is inspiring others. According to the Wall Street Journal, “As car companies go electric, some are trying to wrest control from dealers on how those vehicles will be priced and sold, aiming to make the experience closer to the direct-selling model used by Tesla.” Tesla Model X Plaid JRR, CleanTechnica ”… Continue reading Clean Technica: Wall Street Journal: Traditional Automakers Starting to Emulate Tesla’s Retail Strategy001798
Tesla Fires Employee Who Posted Shocking YouTube Videos About Its Full Self-Driving Beta
John Bernal, a Tesla employee who has posted several shocking YouTube videos about the company’s “Full Self-Driving” Beta software leading to close calls on public streets, was fired by the company in February, according to CNBC. Despite having no safety “strikes,” Bernal also lost access to the beta self-driving software in his own personal vehicle.… Continue reading Tesla Fires Employee Who Posted Shocking YouTube Videos About Its Full Self-Driving Beta
BMW’s CTO on electrification and supply chain issues
As BMW gets ready to debut the next generation of its 7 Series luxury sedan in April — and with that, the new all-electric i7 — the company today turned the spotlight on its overall portfolio of electric cars, including the upcoming iX1, an electrified version of its popular small crossover SUV. These will join… Continue reading BMW’s CTO on electrification and supply chain issues
Audi A6 Avant E-tron concept is an elegant electric wagon that looks production-ready
Audi unveiled its latest concept car, the A6 Avant E-tron, a luxury executive car that appears to be relatively close to production-ready. Audi surprised us last year with a concept version of an all-electric A6 sedan, which will be built on a new EV platform the company is co-developing with sister company Porsche. The two… Continue reading Audi A6 Avant E-tron concept is an elegant electric wagon that looks production-ready
BMW teases the upcoming i7 electric sedan — and its massive grille
In a few weeks, BMW plans on unveiling its latest electric vehicle, the i7 luxury sedan. Ahead of that, the German automaker is offering a few teaser images, some interesting specs, and — of course — confirmation that this EV will have an absolutely massive, entirely unnecessary kidney-shaped grille. To be fair, the grille is… Continue reading BMW teases the upcoming i7 electric sedan — and its massive grille