Tesla has released a new video that unveils its “secret to a quiet cabin”: its propriety Tesla Glass. It is fairly rare for Tesla to produce marketing videos about its technology outside of actual special events, but the automaker decided to release one today about ‘Tesla Glass’. Back in 2016, we reported on the automaker… Continue reading Tesla unveils its ‘secret to a quiet cabin’: Proprietary ‘Tesla Glass’
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Wallbox unveils new Hypernova public charger with up to 350 kW of power
Charging solution provider Wallbox unveiled what it calls its fastest and most sophisticated public charging station yet, at the recent IAA MOBILITY 2021 trade show in Munich. Hypernova can deliver up to 350 kW of power, matching the top speed of any passenger-vehicle charger on the market today. Currently, there are only a few cars… Continue reading Wallbox unveils new Hypernova public charger with up to 350 kW of power
@Toyota: Toyota’s Largest Plant in the World Finds a Home in Kentucky
Home to many firsts, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK) was the inaugural wholly-owned plant in the U.S., the first to assemble the Toyota Camry, and will soon become the first to assemble hydrogen fuel cell modules for use in heavy duty commercial trucks. Since starting production 35 years ago, TMMK has built more than 13… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota’s Largest Plant in the World Finds a Home in Kentucky
@Ford: Ford Begins Pre-Production of All-Electric F-150 Lightning Truck, Boosts Investment, Adds Jobs in Michigan
One year after Ford confirmed construction of the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Mich., the first Ford F-150 Lightning pre-production units begin leaving the factory; the all-electric F-150 Lightning goes on sale next spring With 150,000 reservations for F-150 Lightning to date, Ford is investing an additional $250 million and adding 450 more direct… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Begins Pre-Production of All-Electric F-150 Lightning Truck, Boosts Investment, Adds Jobs in Michigan
CATL and BASF have signed a framework agreement to accelerate the achievement of global carbon neutrality goals
The cooperation is focused on cathode active materials and battery recycling The partnership supports both companies’ commitment to global carbon neutrality and CATL’s localization strategy in Europe NINGDE, China, Sept. 16, 2021 /CNW/ — Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) and BASF SE (BASF) announced a strategic partnership on battery materials solutions, including cathode active… Continue reading CATL and BASF have signed a framework agreement to accelerate the achievement of global carbon neutrality goals
Volta Trucks raises €37 million to bring electric delivery trucks to the streets of London and Paris
Trucking tends to be associated with highways, but it’s not uncommon to find large delivery vehicles trundling down the tightly packed streets of the world’s most populated cities. According to EV startup Volta Trucks, that’s far from ideal: in London, large commercial vehicles cause around 26% of pedestrian fatalities and around 80% of cyclist fatalities,… Continue reading Volta Trucks raises €37 million to bring electric delivery trucks to the streets of London and Paris
@Hyundai: Kia’s First-Ever Sorento Plug-in Hybrid, Available Now in Dealerships
Two all-new PHEV & HEV powertrain options, a first for Sorento Estimated all-electric driving range of up to 51 kilometers on PHEV Sorento PHEV Price starting at $44,995 MSRP Sorento HEV to arrive in the fall, pricing to be announced TORONTO, Sept. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kia Canada introduces the first-ever Sorento Hybrid and… Continue reading @Hyundai: Kia’s First-Ever Sorento Plug-in Hybrid, Available Now in Dealerships
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Taiwanese electric scooter maker Gogoro to go public via $2.35b SPAC deal
Taiwanese electric scooter maker Gogoro, which is partly backed by Singapore state investor Temasek, said on Thursday that it will go public through a merger with a blank-check company in a deal that sets its enterprise value at $2.35 billion. Gogoro – which has been pushing to expand overseas – will merge with Poema Global Holdings Corp,… Continue reading Taiwanese electric scooter maker Gogoro to go public via $2.35b SPAC deal
Lucid Air Officially EPA-Rated at 520 Miles of Range
One of two distinct versions of the Lucid Air Dream Edition, the Dream Edition Range embodies Lucid’s exacting focus on maximizing efficiency, achieving 520 miles of range while still delivering 933 horsepower. It sits alongside the 1,111 horsepower Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance and the 800 horsepower Grand Touring versions, which have also now received… Continue reading Lucid Air Officially EPA-Rated at 520 Miles of Range