The updated version of the Mercedes-Benz GLA crossover is being put through its paces at a German race track ahead of its launch next year. As with the Mercedes CLA Saloon and Shooting Brake, the changes appear to be concentrated around the front and rear fascias. Up front, the headlights have been revised to feature straighter… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz GLA to be updated for 2023
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Detroit auto show 2022 to display new, hard to find vehicles: Here’s what to look for
Whether you’re a frustrated shopper or a car lover eager to see the latest technology and styles, the North American International Auto Show will have plenty for you to see when it opens to the public Sept. 17 at Huntington Place convention center on Detroit’s riverfront. Auto show organizers expect about 30 brands to be… Continue reading Detroit auto show 2022 to display new, hard to find vehicles: Here’s what to look for
The Nissan LEAF is getting its first-ever V2G charger for selling energy back to the grid
Good news for Nissan LEAF owners: The automaker is approving its first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charger for its LEAF model, meaning owners can now sell energy back to the grid. Sending energy back to the grid from your EV can help reduce utility costs during peak usage. The Nissan LEAF was first introduced to the market… Continue reading The Nissan LEAF is getting its first-ever V2G charger for selling energy back to the grid
Canadian gov confirms talk with Tesla (TSLA) and other automakers about a factory
The Canadian government has confirmed that it is talking with Tesla (TSLA), along with other automakers, about building an electric vehicle factory in the country. Tesla Canada Factory Over the past few months, we have been reporting on evidence that Tesla has been looking at a potential location in Canada for its next Gigafactory. Tesla… Continue reading Canadian gov confirms talk with Tesla (TSLA) and other automakers about a factory
Upstream’s Ann Arbor center aims to protect connected cars from cyberattacks
Half of all auto cyberattacks in history occurred in 2021 alone — up nearly 140% from 2020. That’s according to Upstream Security Ltd., a startup offering a cloud-based automotive cybersecurity and data analytics platform that’s opening its first vehicle security operation center outside of its native Israel in Ann Arbor. The number of connected vehicles on the… Continue reading Upstream’s Ann Arbor center aims to protect connected cars from cyberattacks
Stellantis extends Windsor Assembly’s 2nd shift through June
The maker of Chrysler minivans is extending the second shift at its Windsor Assembly Plant in Ontario beyond 2022, Stellantis NV confirmed on Wednesday. The second shift now is slated to be cut at the end of June 2023, spokeswoman LouAnn Gosselin said in an email. The plant is expected to be retooled starting in 2023… Continue reading Stellantis extends Windsor Assembly’s 2nd shift through June
Yellen to speak at Ford Electric Vehicle Center Thursday
Washington — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will deliver an economic speech Thursday at Ford Motor Co.’s Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn. Yellen’s visit to the plant that builds Ford’s electric F-150 Lightning truck will include a 2 p.m. speech on President Joe Biden’s economic growth strategy. “We’re looking forward to hosting Treasury Secretary Yellen at… Continue reading Yellen to speak at Ford Electric Vehicle Center Thursday
New Zealand startup hopes to deploy 6,000+ charging stations in Florida
Invisible Urban Charging (IUC), a New Zealand-based firm that was founded in 2019, has announced plans to roll out more than 6,000 EV chargers in Florida. That sounds like a lot—according to the DOE, there are currently 5,023 Level 2 chargers and 1,461 DC fast chargers in the state. However, IUC hasn’t specified a timeline,… Continue reading New Zealand startup hopes to deploy 6,000+ charging stations in Florida
San Diego resort deploys smart EV charging with battery energy storage
Sycuan Casino Resort plans to deploy 40 Level 2 chargers, 5 DC fast chargers, and a 250 kW/560 kWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at its San Diego location. To complete this project, Sycuan partnered with PowerFlex, a provider of intelligent onsite clean energy solutions. The EV chargers are integrated into a network that uses… Continue reading San Diego resort deploys smart EV charging with battery energy storage
Video Appears to Show Tesla Driver Completely Asleep on Highway
“He opened his eyes for a split second.” Playin’ Possum It’s not clear yet whether a driver filmed sleeping behind the wheel of a speeding Tesla was faking or really out cold — but either scenario would be extremely dangerous. Earlier this week, Canadian news outlet City News spoke with a witness who nabbed a… Continue reading Video Appears to Show Tesla Driver Completely Asleep on Highway