On his first official day taking over the reins of Europe’s largest automaker, VW’s new CEO, Oliver Blume, announced his plans to double down on electric vehicles. In an internal interview, Blume says Volkswagen will accelerate its EV transition as consumers increasingly prefer electric models. Blume took over as CEO of Volkswagen after the automaker’s… Continue reading Volkswagen’s new CEO lays out plans to boost EV transition on his first day – Electrek.co
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Human Horizons Officially Launches the Ultra-futuristic DIGITAL GT, HiPhi Z
SHANGHAI, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Industry leader in new mobility and intelligent driving, Human Horizons, has officially launched its second flagship vehicle, the ultra-futuristic digital GT, HiPhi Z. The high-tech and ultra-luxurious car is aimed at “forward-thinking creators”, combining the latest in technological innovation with all the comforts of a luxury vehicle under the… Continue reading Human Horizons Officially Launches the Ultra-futuristic DIGITAL GT, HiPhi Z
Cleantechnica: Norway’s Plugin EVs Still Falling, For Reasons 002221
Norway, the country furthest along in the electric vehicle transition, saw a second consecutive month of falling plugin electric vehicle share, at 86.1% from 87.7% a year ago. Like last month, full electrics did see annual growth in share, but this was outweighed by the greater falling share of plugin hybrids. Overall auto volumes also… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Norway’s Plugin EVs Still Falling, For Reasons 002221
SLS fuel leak likely to delay Artemis 1 launch to October
NASA’s next-generation Space Launch System likely won’t fly in September. After a fuel leak forced the agency to scrub its second attempt to launch Artemis 1, there had been some hope the mission could get underway before its current launch window ended on September 6th. That won’t be the case. “We will not be launching… Continue reading SLS fuel leak likely to delay Artemis 1 launch to October
2023 Polestar 2 pictured in the Alps with subtly facelifted design
An updated Polestar 2 will arrive next year, with subtle design tweaks and more extensive technical changes, including improved efficiency and performance as well as a host of software updates. The Tesla Model 3-rivalling model, spotted in these pictures testing in the Alps in prototype form ahead of next year’s launch, will retain the choice… Continue reading 2023 Polestar 2 pictured in the Alps with subtly facelifted design
How electric vehicle manufacturing could shrink the Midwestern job market
Electric vehicles may require less manufacturing labor than conventional gasoline engine cars, and that could shrink the domestic parts supplier trade. Go to Source
Rivian Camp mode, California heat-wave EV charging, US batteries for Toyota and Honda EVs: The Week in Reverse
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German FAZ: How the electric car is turning the car industry upside down004027
https://www.faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/schneller-schlau/wie-das-elektroauto-die-autoindustrie-auf-den-kopf-stellen-18288739.html Source: F.A.Z. Published: 02/09/2022 17:36 reader opinions Go to Source
Apple will reportedly announce new AirPods Pro on Wednesday
Updated iPhone and Watch models won’t be the only new devices at Apple’s forthcoming “Far Out” event. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the company is also readying a set of second-generation AirPods Pro earbuds. “The new AirPods Pro will update a model that first went on sale in October 2019,” Gurman writes in his latest… Continue reading Apple will reportedly announce new AirPods Pro on Wednesday
The Apple Watch Series 7 drops to $299 at Amazon
All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Just days before Apple’s September 7th event, Amazon has discounted the company’s Series 7 smartwatch. You can… Continue reading The Apple Watch Series 7 drops to $299 at Amazon