Jeep unveiled Wednesday the latest plug-in hybrid to join its lineup, a vintage-inspired Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe that is the brand’s most affordable trim to date. The Willys 4xe, which debuted Wednesday at the 2022 Detroit Auto Show, has a base price of $53,995, excluding any tax credits or the $1,595 destination fee. That makes… Continue reading Jeep turns to its heritage for newest and cheapest plug-in hybrid Wrangler
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Argentine Economic Minister Sergio Massa Secures Broad Scope of Investments, U.S. Support for Initiatives to Strengthen Economy, Continued Support from IMF
Debt relief agreements, lithium mining and production, auto manufacturing, energy industry, tech access all part of comprehensive and aggressive plan to bolster Argentina’s economy WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Argentina’s Minister of the Economy, Sergio Massa, announced that following a week of meetings with U.S. officials and executives, he has made significant strides toward… Continue reading Argentine Economic Minister Sergio Massa Secures Broad Scope of Investments, U.S. Support for Initiatives to Strengthen Economy, Continued Support from IMF
Tesla is being sued over Autopilot and Elon Musk’s Full Self-Driving predictions
/ Tesla owners have paid thousands of dollars for a feature that still isn’t ready yet. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge A lawsuit filed in San Francisco by a Tesla owner claims the automaker and its CEO / Technoking Elon Musk are “deceptively and misleadingly” marketing the Autopilot and “Full Self-Driving” advanced driver… Continue reading Tesla is being sued over Autopilot and Elon Musk’s Full Self-Driving predictions
Stellantis’ CEO at Detroit auto show: Our company might be world’s most resilient
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares told reporters Wednesday that the steady stream of issues facing the auto industry over the past few years has better prepared those involved for what’s ahead. Chaos, it seems, might have its virtues, including for an automaker that Tavares described as “possibly the most resilient carmaker in the world right now.”… Continue reading Stellantis’ CEO at Detroit auto show: Our company might be world’s most resilient
@GM: Chevrolet Upgrades Monza Compact Sedan in China
Chevrolet Upgrades Monza Compact Sedan in China 2022-09-13 SHANGHAI – Chevrolet today announced the upgrade of its best-selling nameplate in China, the Monza sporty compact sedan. Three new variants featuring an all-new exterior and interior design, an upgraded connectivity system and a refreshed transmission are now being offered. With a price range between RMB 94,900 and… Continue reading @GM: Chevrolet Upgrades Monza Compact Sedan in China
At Detroit Auto Show, Biden Announces Money for Charging Stations
DETROIT — President Biden, a self-described “car guy” and Corvette owner, toured the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Wednesday and announced the approval of an initial $900 million investment to begin building electric vehicle charging stations across the federal highway system. The president’s announcement marked the beginning of a multiyear initiative funded… Continue reading At Detroit Auto Show, Biden Announces Money for Charging Stations
Hyundai Mobis Announces Expansion Plan in North America for Future Mobility
Presented expansion strategy in North American market with its highly value-added technologies at the NAIAS 2022 Press Conference. Planning to expand production facilities worldwide, including a new EV components plant for prompt supply to North American automakers. Aiming to reach about 30-40% CAGR in the North American market by 2030 with future mobility technologies. DETROIT,… Continue reading Hyundai Mobis Announces Expansion Plan in North America for Future Mobility
GM explains its electric vehicle strategy to provide ‘EVs for everyone,’ including pickups, SUVs, luxury, and crossovers
General Motors is committing to an all-electric future as the automaker gears up to introduce a handful of new EVs. Mary Barra, GM’s CEO, spoke at Goldman Sach’s tech conference, claiming, “We want to provide EVs for everyone,” explaining their strategy to get there, its Ultium platform, and plans for scaling production. At the conference,… Continue reading GM explains its electric vehicle strategy to provide ‘EVs for everyone,’ including pickups, SUVs, luxury, and crossovers
Tesla Gigafactory Berlin expansion is on hold, awaiting approval
Tesla Gigafactory Berlin is seeing its expansion caught up in German bureaucracy once more as a vote to approve the project has been put on hold, but it still looks like the vote should happen by the end of the year. The automaker’s experience building Gigafactory Berlin and Gigafactory Texas simultaneously has set the tone… Continue reading Tesla Gigafactory Berlin expansion is on hold, awaiting approval
Tesla manages to squeeze a lot more energy in a single Megapack
Tesla has updated the Megapack and managed to squeeze a lot more energy in a single battery system for large-scale energy storage projects. Back in 2019, Tesla launched the Megapack; it was Tesla’s third stationary energy storage product after the Powerwall and Powerpack. A single Megapack unit is a container-sized “3 MWh battery system” with integrated… Continue reading Tesla manages to squeeze a lot more energy in a single Megapack