Kia EV6 GT

While we review new EVs as individual cars, some are also transforming the companies that create them. The Kia EV6 is already a fine example of this trend, with its combination of technology, design and pricing leapfrogging many rivals that would until recently have been regarded as sitting higher in the brand-prestige hierarchy. Here’s some… Continue reading Kia EV6 GT

ioneer Signs Binding Lithium Offtake Agreement with Prime Planet Energy & Solutions

SYDNEY, July 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Highlights: Lithium from ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge project in Nevada will be supplied directly to Prime Planet Energy & Solutions, Inc. (“PPES”) In support of end-to-end U.S. Electrified Vehicle supply chain and delivering on ioneer’s initiatives, lithium supplied by ioneer will be produced, refined and incorporated into lithium-ion batteries by… Continue reading ioneer Signs Binding Lithium Offtake Agreement with Prime Planet Energy & Solutions

@Nissan: 2022/07/31 Two top-10 finishes for Nissan e.dams in London E-Prix Nissan e.dams sec…000812

2022/07/31 London, UK – Nissan e.dams secured two top-10 finishes at the London E-Prix, with Sébastien Buemi sixth on Sunday and Maximilian Günther eighth on Saturday in the penultimate event of the 2021/22 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The team showed strong pace at the ExCeL London exhibition centre in Formula E’s most unique… Continue reading @Nissan: 2022/07/31 Two top-10 finishes for Nissan e.dams in London E-Prix Nissan e.dams sec…000812

@Nissan: Two top-10 finishes for Nissan e.dams in London E-Prix000812

July 31, 2022 London, UK – Nissan e.dams secured two top-10 finishes at the London E-Prix, with Sébastien Buemi sixth on Sunday and Maximilian Günther eighth on Saturday in the penultimate event of the 2021/22 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The team showed strong pace at the ExCeL London exhibition centre in Formula E’s… Continue reading @Nissan: Two top-10 finishes for Nissan e.dams in London E-Prix000812

Bolt Mobility has vanished, leaving e-bikes, unanswered calls behind in several US cities

Bolt Mobility, the Miami-based micromobility startup co-founded by Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt, appears to have vanished without a trace from several of its U.S. markets.  In some cases, the departure has been abrupt, leaving cities with abandoned equipment, unanswered calls and emails and lots of questions. Bolt has stopped operating in at least five… Continue reading Bolt Mobility has vanished, leaving e-bikes, unanswered calls behind in several US cities

China’s car market sees V-shaped rebound on policy boost: Fitch

BYD’s electric models attract visitors at a new energy auto expo in Beijing. [PhotoA QING / FOR CHINA DAILY] BEIJING – China’s passenger vehicle market saw a sharp recovery in June, buoyed by the country’s robust consumer stimulus packages, according to a report from Fitch Ratings. “The strong recovery is likely to continue into the… Continue reading China’s car market sees V-shaped rebound on policy boost: Fitch

More women driving in China

Ora launches the Ballet Cat in Changsha, Hunan province, on July 12. CHINA DAILY As female consumption capacity grows, carmakers are starting to focus on women’s demands and launch exclusively-for-women models, aiming to grasp a fiercely competitive market segment. Earlier this month, Great Wall Motors’ electric brand Ora launched the Ballet Cat, which is designed from… Continue reading More women driving in China

Hyundai shown in high-profile location

South Korean carmaker Hyundai opened its first downtown showroom in China in the Wangfujing commercial zone of Beijing on Wednesday. It exhibits Hyundai’s imported vehicles, high-performance N brand cars and hydrogen-related technologies. Hyundai will celebrate its 20th anniversary in China this year. It established the first automotive joint venture with BAIC Group in 2002. Earlier… Continue reading Hyundai shown in high-profile location

Best Gaming Laptops Under $1,000 in 2022

Playing modern PC games used to require a desktop machine worth thousands of dollars, but the gaming laptops under $1,000 offer similar performance for a lot less. Yes, desktop PCs still have an advantage over portables because they don’t have to balance power consumption with battery life, but laptops win on portability. A gaming laptop… Continue reading Best Gaming Laptops Under $1,000 in 2022

BMW recalls 83 iX and i4 EVs over battery fire concerns

BMW is recalling 83 iX and i4 vehicles after investigating multiple battery fire incidents involving the two EVs. In an advisory spotted by Autoblog, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns owners of select iX xDrive 50, iX M60, i4 eDrive40 and i4 M50 vehicles not to drive their cars, charge them or park them… Continue reading BMW recalls 83 iX and i4 EVs over battery fire concerns