Nissan Motor Corporation debuted the 2023 model year versions of the LEAF today for the US market, sharing updated exteriors to the LEAF S and LEAF SV Plus – the only EV trims of the long-tenured EV to be sold when they arrive this summer. The LEAF is Nissan’s lone BEV offering for sale, despite… Continue reading Nissan USA nixes multiple trims for 2023 LEAF EVs, updates exterior but not much else
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Honda to invest $40 billion in EVs and $340 million in solid-state batteries, but will rely on hybrids well into 2030s
Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe has truly begun to wake up and smell the EV coffee lately, making several big announcements in 2022 that pertain to expanded electrification. In its latest news, Honda plans to invest about $40 billion over the next decade to deliver 30 BEVs around the globe. Despite this effort and additional funds… Continue reading Honda to invest $40 billion in EVs and $340 million in solid-state batteries, but will rely on hybrids well into 2030s
Bosch picks up Five.ai after the self-driving startup pivoted to B2B and then put itself up for sale
Consolidation is moving ahead in the world of autonomous driving, with the latest development coming out of Europe. Today, Bosch announced that it would be acquiring Five.ai, the autonomous driving startup that started with big ambitions to build and operate its own fleet of robotaxis but ultimately pivoted to focusing on technology development as a… Continue reading Bosch picks up Five.ai after the self-driving startup pivoted to B2B and then put itself up for sale
Tesla accelerates hiring for Optimus robot project, develops ‘overall humanoid software architecture’
Tesla is ramping up hiring for its Optimus robot project, also known as Tesla Bot, as it starts using its AI expertise to develop its “overall humanoid software architecture”. As we previously reported, it feels like the Tesla Bot project went from a side project for the company to a top priority in a very… Continue reading Tesla accelerates hiring for Optimus robot project, develops ‘overall humanoid software architecture’
The Station: Calling all mobility founders, an unexpected Tesla Cyber Rodeo cameo and Gogoro’s public debut
The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive it every weekend in your inbox. 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. First… Continue reading The Station: Calling all mobility founders, an unexpected Tesla Cyber Rodeo cameo and Gogoro’s public debut
EV maker Nio suspends production as China’s COVID-19 curbs disrupt supply chain …
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio said on Saturday it has suspended production after the country’s measures to contain the recent surge of COVID-19 cases disrupted operations at its suppliers. “Since March, due to reasons to do with the epidemic, the company’s supplier partners in several places including Jilin, Shanghai and Jiangsu suspended production one after the… Continue reading EV maker Nio suspends production as China’s COVID-19 curbs disrupt supply chain …
Inside Mercedes’ plan to deliver hands-free driving to the masses
I’m sitting in the passenger seat of a special Mercedes Benz S-Class on a blindingly bright California spring day, casually watching an autonomous delivery robot roll through a crosswalk on its way to deliver someone’s takeout meal in Santa Monica. The test driver next to me chuckles as we’re about to merge onto the highway… Continue reading Inside Mercedes’ plan to deliver hands-free driving to the masses
Arrival’s Avinash Rugoobur to reveal EV built with Uber at TC Sessions: Mobility 2022
Arrival, a U.K.-based electric vehicle company that went public last year, has set itself a lofty goal. The company aims to produce electric vehicles that cost less than other EVs and competes with pricing on fossil fuel-powered vehicles. A lofty goal requires a bold plan. For Arrival, that means bypassing the traditional large-scale or even… Continue reading Arrival’s Avinash Rugoobur to reveal EV built with Uber at TC Sessions: Mobility 2022
Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki roll out swappable electric motorcycle batteries, but it’s really just a Gogoro competitor
Japan’s heavyweight motorcycle manufacturers known as the Big Four have unveiled a new electric motorbike battery swapping program called Gachaco. But what Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki haven’t come right out and said is that instead of the highly anticipated innovative new motorcycle battery standard, it’s looking a lot like a blue version of Gogoro.… Continue reading Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki roll out swappable electric motorcycle batteries, but it’s really just a Gogoro competitor
Nissan announces prototype facility for solid-state batteries, plans for EV integration in 2028
During a livestream out of Japan this morning, Nissan Motor Company unveiled plans to bring laminated solid-state batteries to market by 2028, beginning with a prototype production facility. The decision is part of Nissan’s “Ambition 2030” strategy, which will now include plans to launch an EV powered by solid-state batteries in 2028. Nissan Motor Corporation ($NSANY) has… Continue reading Nissan announces prototype facility for solid-state batteries, plans for EV integration in 2028