Toyota to halt production at 5 factories in January due to supply chain issues

A Toyota Mirai fuel cell vehicle awaits final inspection at a Toyota Motor Corp. factory in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, April 11, 2019. Picture taken on April 11, 2019. REUTERS/Joe White TOKYO, Dec 20 (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) said on Monday it would suspend production at five domestic factories in January due… Continue reading Toyota to halt production at 5 factories in January due to supply chain issues

Waze now shows EV charging stations on its driving map

Waze can finally help you locate and drive to nearby electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the US, letting you find EV pit stops just as easily as you would a gas station. You can also search for charging stations along your route, which should make it a bit less stressful to find a place… Continue reading Waze now shows EV charging stations on its driving map

Can you tow with an electric car or a hybrid?

Finally, there’s the question of range. Couple up a heavy or aerodynamically inefficient load to the back of your battery-powered car and you’re likely to see a dramatic increase in electricity consumption. This is a particular issue for caravan owners, who tend to want to travel far and wide in search of camping locations. As… Continue reading Can you tow with an electric car or a hybrid?

How much does it cost to charge an electric car?

Again, this is dependent on your car and the way you use it, because there are numerous options when it comes to public charging stations. For instance, if you only need charge when out and about infrequently, then a pay-as-you-go method is possible, costing between 20p and 70p per kWh, depending on whether you’re using… Continue reading How much does it cost to charge an electric car?

New Nio ET5 is Tesla Model 3 rival with up to 620 miles of range

Chinese EV manufacturer Nio’s new ET5 is a rakish compact saloon aimed squarely at the Tesla Model 3. Unveiled at the firm’s annual Nio Day showcase, the ET5 is the brand’s fifth production model, joining the EC5, ES6 and ES8 SUVs and the upcoming ET7 luxury saloon.  It is priced from the equivalent of £38,935… Continue reading New Nio ET5 is Tesla Model 3 rival with up to 620 miles of range

Hyundai Mobis to Provide a Metaverse Mobility Experience at CES® 2022

The global tier-one mobility tech suppliers will unveil updates to its shared mobility concept, ‘M.Vision POP’ and ‘M.Vision 2GO’ for the first time Attendees will have the opportunity to create an avatar and experience various mobility concepts developed by Hyundai Mobis in the metaverse Hyundai Mobis will display 20 technologies ready for global orders and… Continue reading Hyundai Mobis to Provide a Metaverse Mobility Experience at CES® 2022

The Station: Cruise loses its head, Nio brings AR in the car, and Rivian expands to Georgia

The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive it every weekend in your inbox. Hello readers: Welcome to The Station, your central hub for all past, present and future means of moving people and packages from Point A to Point B. A… Continue reading The Station: Cruise loses its head, Nio brings AR in the car, and Rivian expands to Georgia

Ford Mustang Mach-E joins New York City’s yellow taxi fleet

The Ford Mustang Mach-E is hitting the streets of New York City as the latest electric vehicle to join the ranks of the city’s iconic yellow taxi fleet. The Mustang Mach-E, with its fresh coat of Rally Yellow paint and classic taxi iconography, is being operated by Gravity Technologies, a startup focused on EV fleets… Continue reading Ford Mustang Mach-E joins New York City’s yellow taxi fleet

Israeli startup Nemo emerges out of stealth to turn the promise of nanomaterials into industrial reality

PETAH TIKVA, Israel, Dec. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The need to produce new, sustainable technologies that improve people’s lives while maintaining the health of the planet requires access to innovative materials designed for safe, sustainable manufacturing and production. Established in 2018, Israeli startup Nemo Nanomaterials is now emerging out of stealth mode to provide game-changing… Continue reading Israeli startup Nemo emerges out of stealth to turn the promise of nanomaterials into industrial reality

Humboldt State University digitizes parking operations with Passport

ARCATA, Calif., Dec. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Humboldt State University (HSU) is partnering with transportation software and payments company, Passport, to launch its first mobile payment application for parking. The app, Passport Parking, allows for a contactless experience where motorists pay for and manage their parking sessions conveniently through their smartphones. The app will be… Continue reading Humboldt State University digitizes parking operations with Passport