Pegatron, a company based out of Taiwan, will build a plant in El Paso, Texas, that will provide components for Tesla, Reuters reports. Pegatron officials said that the details of its overseas plant investments are still in the planning stages. Back in November, the company said it would set up a factory in the U.S.… Continue reading Clean Technica: Pegatron Will Build A Tesla Parts Plant In Texas000789
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@GM: 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ Debuts, Heralding an All-Electric Future April 21, 2021
Production model sets a bold new course for the brand. Reservations open in September. Today marked a pioneering moment for Cadillac that illuminates the brand’s future and resets the fundamental notions of luxury motoring. The production debut of the 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ is the culmination of a century of innovation and the beginning of a… Continue reading @GM: 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ Debuts, Heralding an All-Electric Future April 21, 2021
Hyundai stops making the Kona EV for South Korea after battery recall
Hyundai is discontinuing its first mass-market electric SUV, the Kona EV, in South Korea following a massive recall due to a fire risk in the battery pack, the Yonhap news agency reports. The automaker will instead turn its focus to the forthcoming Ioniq 5 (and the EVs that will follow it), though Hyundai will still… Continue reading Hyundai stops making the Kona EV for South Korea after battery recall
Arrival Developing Electric Vehicles Without Assembly Line
“This is about getting the best, optimal delivery vehicle for us,” Mr. Wake said. Globally, UPS operates a fleet of about 120,000 vehicles, and around 13,000 of them use alternatives to diesel engines such as batteries. In addition to UPS, BlackRock and the South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia have invested in Arrival. Electric vehicle… Continue reading Arrival Developing Electric Vehicles Without Assembly Line
Cadillac is going electric – every new vehicle will be all-electric starting now
GM’s Cadillac brand is going electric, as the automaker confirmed that every new vehicle will be all-electric starting now. Today, Cadillac unveiled the production version of the Lyriq, its first all-electric vehicle. Yesterday, the company held a virtual unveiling of the electric vehicle, during which it also announced plans to move the brand into only… Continue reading Cadillac is going electric – every new vehicle will be all-electric starting now
@VW Group: 85,000 hours for climate protection: Audi employees support Volkswagen Climate Day002896
The Volkswagen Group created the Volkswagen Climate Day in celebration of Earth Day, which is happening tomorrow. The focal event is #Project1Hour, a one-hour team workshop during which all employees learn about and discuss climate change and their personal commitment to protecting the climate. AUDI AG is also carrying out further events at its locations… Continue reading @VW Group: 85,000 hours for climate protection: Audi employees support Volkswagen Climate Day002896
@Toyota: Chevron, Toyota Pursue Strategic Alliance on Hydrogen
PLANO, Texas (April 21, 2021)– Chevron U.S.A. Inc., through its Chevron Products Company division (Chevron), and Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Toyota) announced a memorandum of understanding to explore a strategic alliance to catalyze and lead the development of commercially viable, large-scale businesses in hydrogen, with the goal to advance a functional, thriving global hydrogen economy.… Continue reading @Toyota: Chevron, Toyota Pursue Strategic Alliance on Hydrogen
@Toyota: Toyota Announces Prices and Equipment Specifications for the All-new Yaris Cross
Toyota has announced details of the model line-up equipment specifications and prices for Yaris Cross, the latest addition to extensive range of hybrid electric SUVs. Yaris Cross is built on the same GA-B small car platform and uses the same highly efficient, fourth generation self-charging Toyota hybrid technology as the all-new Yaris, the 2021 European… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Announces Prices and Equipment Specifications for the All-new Yaris Cross
The Hongqi S9 is the start of a new chapter in China’s automotive story
China’s original state-owned automaker, First Automobile Works (FAW), has revealed the first electric vehicle that’s part of the government’s massive Belt and Road project. The Hongqi S9 is a 1,400-horsepower hybrid hypercar created in partnership with Italian engineering and design startup Silk EV. The car was first teased in February, but the two companies gave… Continue reading The Hongqi S9 is the start of a new chapter in China’s automotive story
China market regulator urges Tesla to ensure product quality in China
Tesla charging stations are pictured in a parking lot in Shanghai, China March 13, 2021. REUTERS/Aly Song China’s market regulator said on Wednesday that it has urged U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) to ensure its product quality in China, following an incident at the Shanghai auto show that drew wide attention in social… Continue reading China market regulator urges Tesla to ensure product quality in China