Honda still has a long way to go in electrification, but it’s on its way… slowly but surely. After teasing a sketch of its upcoming Honda Prologue electric SUV co-developed with GM earlier this year, the Japanese automaker has shared new video footage documenting the design process, teasing new EV angles not seen before. Honda… Continue reading Honda teases the design process of the Prologue EV before it launches in 2024 [video]
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GM and LG to build 3 US EV battery factories with a $2.5B DOE loan
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a conditional loan of $2.5 billion for Ultium Cells, a joint venture of General Motors (GM) and battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution, to help finance EV lithium-ion battery cell factories in three states. The loan is intended to support the expansion of electric vehicle deployment in the US.… Continue reading GM and LG to build 3 US EV battery factories with a $2.5B DOE loan
Tesla has a new product called ‘Virtual Machine Mode’ coming to its ‘Big Battery’
Tesla has a new product called “Virtual Machine Mode,” and it is being deployed at its energy storage project in South Australia, nicknamed “Tesla Big Battery,” in partnership with France’s Neoen. Over the last few years, Tesla has put a lot of effort into developing software products to take better advantage of its rapidly growing… Continue reading Tesla has a new product called ‘Virtual Machine Mode’ coming to its ‘Big Battery’
Tesla finally puts an end to its unlimited ‘Standard Connectivity’ with now 8-year limit
Tesla has finally put an end to its unlimited “Standard Connectivity” internet connection included in all Tesla vehicles with now a new generous eight-year time limit. Connectivity has been a flagship feature of Tesla’s offering in the auto industry. It enables several fun and useful features for customers and has also been used by Tesla… Continue reading Tesla finally puts an end to its unlimited ‘Standard Connectivity’ with now 8-year limit
GM claims it has secured all battery raw material for 1 million EVs annually by 2025
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Stellantis offers retirement incentive to workers at Windsor, Brampton plants in Ontario
Chrysler maker Stellantis NV is offering employees at its Ontario assembly plants a retirement incentive to minimize the impact of workforce reductions as it seeks “efficiencies” in its manufacturing operations. Stellantis didn’t specify how many workers will be affected. The offer is available to eligible workers at Windsor Assembly Plant, home of the Chrysler minivans, and… Continue reading Stellantis offers retirement incentive to workers at Windsor, Brampton plants in Ontario
Germany to reduce government incentives to buy electric cars
Berlin — The German government plans to reduce incentive payments for buyers of electric cars and end subsidies for buying plug-in hybrids at the end of this year. The government had announced shortly after taking office in December that, starting in 2023, it would only provide payments for electric vehicles that “demonstrably have a positive… Continue reading Germany to reduce government incentives to buy electric cars
Bosch announces new Level 2 and DC chargers
Automotive supplier Bosch has released two new EV chargers, both fully UL and cUL compliant to ensure safety. The EV300 Level 2 charging station is “an affordable compact indoor/outdoor EV charger.” It has a short 16-foot cable to reduce clutter and the potential for tangling in areas with limited space, such as a garage. “The… Continue reading Bosch announces new Level 2 and DC chargers
Tesla’s ‘unlimited’ connectivity plan, including navigation, now expires after eight years
Tesla made a change to its free data connectivity tier that could potentially have a big impact on the way its customers use their vehicles. The included Standard Connectivity package, which adds basic navigation features without live traffic views or satellite maps and the ability to stream music over Bluetooth, will now expire after eight… Continue reading Tesla’s ‘unlimited’ connectivity plan, including navigation, now expires after eight years
@Toyota: Yamato Transport and CJPT to Begin Studying Standardization and Commercialization of Cartridge Batteries
Yamato Transport Co., Ltd. (Yamato Transport) and Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies Corporation (CJPT) have announced today that they will begin studying the standardization and commercialization of replaceable and rechargeable cartridge batteries as part of energy management efforts for achieving a carbon neutral society. Go to Source