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Volvo is testing wireless EV charging tech in Sweden

Volvo will put a wireless EV charging system through its paces as part of a program to test alternative charging options. A small fleet of electric Volvo XC40 Recharge cars will be used as taxis in Gothenburg, Sweden in a three-year pilot. The cars are equipped with a wireless charging system from Momentum Dynamics. Charging… Continue reading Volvo is testing wireless EV charging tech in Sweden

Kia unveils ‘Automode’ autonomous driving tech that will debut on the EV9 SUV

Much as Hyundai did yesterday, Kia has announced an electrification road map at its 2022 Investor Day, promising to have 14 fully electric models by 2027 and sales of 1.2 million EVs by 2030. It also revealed that its EV9 SUV, unveiled in concept form last November at the LA Auto Show, will be the… Continue reading Kia unveils ‘Automode’ autonomous driving tech that will debut on the EV9 SUV

Exclusive-Chinese automaker SAIC’s MG Motor India to raise funds for EV push -sources

By Aditi Shah and Aditya Kalra NEW DELHI (Reuters) – MG Motor India, which is owned by China’s SAIC Motor, plans to raise funds to develop its Indian electric mobility business, three sources told Reuters, as Chinese investments face increased scrutiny by the government in New Delhi. MG Motor India may try to sell a… Continue reading Exclusive-Chinese automaker SAIC’s MG Motor India to raise funds for EV push -sources

UK welcomes Jaguar Land Rover decision to pause Russia exports

UK welcomes Jaguar Land Rover decision to pause Russia exports Business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng says firms are joining in push to isolate Moscow Russia-Ukraine crisis: live news Could Putin be looking at crypto to bypass sanctions? Jim O’Neill: Putin’s errors could change global finance Business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng welcomed the decision in a Twitter post.… Continue reading UK welcomes Jaguar Land Rover decision to pause Russia exports

Waymo to begin charging for robotaxi rides in San Francisco

Waymo, the self-driving unit of Alphabet, has scored a permit with the California Public Utilities Commission that allows it to charge riders for ride-hailing trips in its autonomous vehicles in San Francisco. A human safety operator must be present, though, per the permit’s stipulations. Securing this permit from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is… Continue reading Waymo to begin charging for robotaxi rides in San Francisco

Lucid Motors says it expects to make fewer EVs in 2022 than it originally planned

Luxury electric vehicle maker Lucid Motors is slashing its production forecast for 2022, citing supply chain constraints. The Newark, California-based company announced it was revising down its production expectations to 12,000 to 14,000 vehicles from the original prediction of 20,000 vehicles. “This reflects the extraordinary supply chain and logistics challenges we’ve encountered and our unrelenting… Continue reading Lucid Motors says it expects to make fewer EVs in 2022 than it originally planned

Faraday Future is preparing to actually sell its FF 91

Despite a litany of financial struggles and botched factory plans, Faraday Future has built its first production-intent car. The EV startup today unveiled the FF 91 at its Hanford, California-based plant, and announced it would begin production in Q3 of 2022. Since the best-laid plans of Faraday Future often go haywire, we won’t hold our… Continue reading Faraday Future is preparing to actually sell its FF 91