Tag: GM

The Auto Industry Finally Has a Plan to Stop Electric Vehicle Fires

Last month, a Mercedes Benz EQE 350 electric vehicle caught fire in a South Korean apartment building’s underground parking garage. Reportedly, 23 people were sent to the hospital and approximately 900 cars were damaged. The fire reached temperatures of more than 2,700 degrees Fahrenheit (1,500 degrees Celsius), and took firefighters almost eight hours to extinguish.… Continue reading The Auto Industry Finally Has a Plan to Stop Electric Vehicle Fires

@GM: EVgo and GM Take Charging to the Next Level with New Flagship Destinations Set to Optimize the Charging Experience

After years of collaborating to increase public charging access, EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO) (“EVgo” or the “Company”), one of the nation’s largest public fast charging networks, and General Motors (“GM”) today announced that they are expanding upon their work together and taking charging to the next level by deploying 400 fast charging stalls at flagship… Continue reading @GM: EVgo and GM Take Charging to the Next Level with New Flagship Destinations Set to Optimize the Charging Experience

“Self-Driving” Cars Have a Dirty Secret

And it’s a big one. Behind the Screen You may be surprised to learn that “self-driving” cars don’t always drive themselves. Because these systems are far from infallible, companies like Amazon’s robotaxi service Zoox often depend on a behind-the-scenes team of human technicians to remotely control their cars when they struggle to pilot themselves. Today this facet… Continue reading “Self-Driving” Cars Have a Dirty Secret

Why a classic Land Rover Defender can cost £7k or £230k

What a month for Land Rover Defender residuals, with the announcement of not one but two restoration-and-modification specials. I also see that we’re deep into territory that I predicted (go me) in 2016, when I thought that within a few years, old Defenders would be rebranded as Defender Classics. I was partly right: it seems to… Continue reading Why a classic Land Rover Defender can cost £7k or £230k

EVgo, GM Open 400 Fast-Charging Stalls Nationwide

The premium-level charging stations will be located near a diverse set of amenities including shopping, dining, coffee shops and other services drivers can access while they charge. Photo: EVgo EVgo Inc., one of the nation’s largest public fast charging networks, and General Motors announced Sept. 12 that they are expanding upon their work by deploying… Continue reading EVgo, GM Open 400 Fast-Charging Stalls Nationwide

Kia and Honda’s massive incentives spark a surge in EV registrations in July

Several EV models sold with over $10,000 in incentives in July, driving registrations up 18% from last year in the US. Kia’s new EV9 was among the most heavily discounted, selling with over $19,700 in incentives. Other models, like the Honda Prologue and Volkswagen ID.4, were also heavily discounted, which helped spark growth. US EV… Continue reading Kia and Honda’s massive incentives spark a surge in EV registrations in July

Uber and Waymo to offer driverless ride-hailing trips in Austin and Atlanta

A Waymo autonomous self-driving Jaguar electric vehicle sits parked at an EVgo charging station in Los Angeles, California, on May 15, 2024. Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Images Uber announced Friday it is expanding its partnership with Alphabet’s Waymo to offer robotaxi rides in Austin, Texas, and Atlanta beginning in early 2025. Shares… Continue reading Uber and Waymo to offer driverless ride-hailing trips in Austin and Atlanta