Toyota and ChargePoint partner to offer home and public charging

In preparation for the launch of its new bZ4X electric SUV later this year, Toyota has announced that it will work with ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) to offer customers home and public EV charging solutions. For home charging, bZ4X customers will have the option to purchase a ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 charger from participating Toyota… Continue reading Toyota and ChargePoint partner to offer home and public charging

Hurricane watch: New inline-6 engine replaces V-8s as Stellantis manages EV regulations

The gas engine is dead, long live the gas engine. In a nod to the uncertain road ahead for electric-vehicle adoption, Stellantis announced an all-new internal-combustion engine line Friday, even as the automaker targets 50% EV sales in the U.S. by 2030. Called Hurricane, the high-performance, 3.0-liter, twin-turbo, inline-6 cylinder will replace V-8 powerplants for the… Continue reading Hurricane watch: New inline-6 engine replaces V-8s as Stellantis manages EV regulations

@VW Group: Air Taxis: Onward and Upward004812

Joby Aviation, Lilium, Volocopter, Archer, Vertical Aerospace, Electra.aero —the list of companies that have raised billions of dollars to make air taxis with electric drives widely available to the public as a means of transportation has lengthened continuously in 2021. Around 100 manufacturers worldwide have entered the race to present the first functioning business model. Common to all… Continue reading @VW Group: Air Taxis: Onward and Upward004812

Honda announces new SUV for 2023

Honda has revealed its plans for a new SUV to sit alongside the HR-V, CR-V and e:Ny1. The new car will occupy the C-segment SUV sector, rivalling cars such as the Toyota RAV4, Nissan Qashqai and Kia Sportage.  The announcement was made alongside a preview of the upcoming e:Ny1 Prototype, which will be made available… Continue reading Honda announces new SUV for 2023

Rental car delivery startup Kyte is growing its fleet to 10,000 vehicles

Kyte, the startup that delivers rental cars to customers’ doors, has raised $200 million in asset-backed credit financing from Goldman Sachs and Ares Global Management, money the company will use to pay for new vehicles that will fuel its expansion. Kyte, which is currently in 13 U.S. markets and will launch in Portland, Oregon this… Continue reading Rental car delivery startup Kyte is growing its fleet to 10,000 vehicles

@Toyota: ENEOS, Toyota, and Woven Planet Collaborate to Facilitate CO2-free Hydrogen Production and Usage for Woven City and Beyond

ENEOS Corporation (ENEOS) and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) have signed a joint agreement to explore CO2-free hydrogen production and usage at Woven City, the prototype city of the future that Toyota has started to develop in Susono City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Together with Toyota’s subsidiary Woven Planet Holdings, Inc. (Woven Planet), they will accelerate efforts… Continue reading @Toyota: ENEOS, Toyota, and Woven Planet Collaborate to Facilitate CO2-free Hydrogen Production and Usage for Woven City and Beyond

@Toyota: Toyota and ChargePoint Enhance EV Driving Experience with Home and Public Charging

From launch, bZ4X customers will have seamless charging options across North America PLANO, Texas, and CAMPBELL, Calif. (March 22, 2022) – In preparation for the launch of its all-new 2023 bZ4X battery electric SUV later this year, Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Toyota) announced today it will work with ChargePoint, Inc. (NYSE: CHPT), a leading… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota and ChargePoint Enhance EV Driving Experience with Home and Public Charging

@Toyota: Adjustments to Domestic Production in March (as of March 22)

Toyota would like to offer our condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives, and our deep sympathy to all whose lives have been affected by the earthquakes that occurred in the Tohoku region on March 16. Due to the parts shortage resulting from suppliers affected by the earthquakes, additional… Continue reading @Toyota: Adjustments to Domestic Production in March (as of March 22)

Toyota and ChargePoint Enhance EV Driving Experience with Home and Public Charging

“We want to instill a feeling of confidence in our bZ4X customers by providing a variety of charging options both at home and away to serve each customer’s unique charging needs and preferences,” said Christopher Yang, vice president of EV Charging Solutions at Toyota. “The ChargePoint home charger and public charging network will further enhance… Continue reading Toyota and ChargePoint Enhance EV Driving Experience with Home and Public Charging

CarBreezy, A New Fully Online Car Buying Solution, Launches Utilizing Cox Automotive Esntial Commerce Technology

“Titus-Will Automotive Group is excited to launch a fast and easy fully-digital solution to the South Puget Sound region and demonstrate that ‘online to your driveway’ within 72 hours is possible,” said Trevor Will, general manager at Titus-Will Automotive Group. “We look forward to offering our neighbors a completely online retail experience, backed by the… Continue reading CarBreezy, A New Fully Online Car Buying Solution, Launches Utilizing Cox Automotive Esntial Commerce Technology