Hyundai develops three new AC technologies to maintain clean air in vehicles

Hyundai Motor Group has announced development off three new air-conditioning technologies to improve the quality of air in vehicles and create a more pleasant indoor environment for vehicle users. The Group today unveiled the three new air-conditioning technologies – ‘After-Blow’, ‘Multi-Air Mode’, and ‘Fine Dust Indicator’ – which will be introduced initially on select models in Korea and expand to upcoming Hyundai, Kia and Genesis vehicles worldwide… Continue reading Hyundai develops three new AC technologies to maintain clean air in vehicles

Automakers make the case for electric pickup trucks – ABC News

Robert Bollinger had big plans for his B1 and B2 electric trucks before COVID-19 changed the world. The 53-year-old former beauty executive was finalizing plans for a national tour to show off his boxy, utilitarian $125,000 vehicles to truck loyalists before the pandemic struck. The road show was canceled but the work did not stop:… Continue reading Automakers make the case for electric pickup trucks – ABC News

BMW to offer fully electric 5-series in emissions push

FILE PHOTO: BMW i8 is displayed at the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles, California, U.S., November 20, 2019. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson FRANKFURT (Reuters) – BMW (BMWG.DE) will offer a fully electric 5-series as part of sweeping product overhaul unveiled on Monday as the German carmaker seeks to lower vehicle emissions during production and on the… Continue reading BMW to offer fully electric 5-series in emissions push

@Ford: No Bones About It: Ford Experiments with Four-Legged Robots, to Scout Factories, Saving Time, Money

Ford is tapping four-legged robots at its Van Dyke Transmission Plant in early August to laser scan the plant, helping engineers update the original computer-aided design which is used when we are getting ready to retool our plants These robots can be deployed into tough-to-reach areas within the plant to scan the area with laser… Continue reading @Ford: No Bones About It: Ford Experiments with Four-Legged Robots, to Scout Factories, Saving Time, Money

@niche: Nikola Corporation Breaks Ground on Coolidge Multi-Product Factory 4.0 Manufacturing Facility

The Arizona facility is expected to generate more than 1,800 new full-time positions and result in approximately $600 million in new capital expenditures COOLIDGE, Ariz. — July 23, 2020 — Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA), a global transportation leader in zero-emissions and infrastructure solutions, is one step closer to bringing a 1 million-square-foot manufacturing facility to… Continue reading @niche: Nikola Corporation Breaks Ground on Coolidge Multi-Product Factory 4.0 Manufacturing Facility

@niche: Nikola Announces Redemption of Public Warrants

PHOENIX, Arizona July 22, 2020 —Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA; NKLAW) (“Nikola” or the “Company”), today announced that the Company will redeem all of its outstanding warrants (the “Public Warrants”) to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock, $0.0001 par value per share (the “Common Stock”), that were issued under the Warrant Agreement , dated as… Continue reading @niche: Nikola Announces Redemption of Public Warrants

@niche: Nikola Badger Preorders Open June 29 at 11 AM ET

Nikola World 2020 is December 3-5, 2020 Preorders secure a Nikola World 2020 ticket and receive a discount off vehicle purchase All preorders qualify for a chance to win a Badger at Nikola World 2020 Badger preorders available in battery-electric vehicle (BEV) or hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) models The BEV is expected to offer… Continue reading @niche: Nikola Badger Preorders Open June 29 at 11 AM ET

@Hyundai: Hyundai Motor Group Develops Air-Conditioning Technologies to Maintain Clean Air in Vehicles

● Three technologies developed to manage air quality in vehicles ‘After-Blow’ keeps evaporator dry to suppress mold growth ‘Multi–Air Mode’ disperses air to reduce direct air contact ‘Fine Dust Indicator’ displays air quality information in real time ● Technologies will be introduced on upcoming new models Hyundai Motor Group announced today new technologies to improve the quality… Continue reading @Hyundai: Hyundai Motor Group Develops Air-Conditioning Technologies to Maintain Clean Air in Vehicles

Nissan plots large electric SUV with 500km range

Nissan’s electric line-up could soon include a large SUV, joining the Leaf and the new Ariya SUV that will be launched in late 2021. As Nissan’s third bespoke electric model, a large SUV is a natural next step given the demand for such vehicles in China and the US, as well as the company’s role in the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance to lead projects involving… Continue reading Nissan plots large electric SUV with 500km range

Bugatti’s first EV in decades is a $35,000 ‘toy’ car

Sponsored Links Bugatti Bugatti hasn’t produced an electric car since the ultra-rare Type 56 from 1931, but it’s ready to leap back into the field… in a manner of speaking. Autoblog reports that the automaker has introduced the Baby II, a 75 percent scale electric replica of the Type 35 that’s more of a functional… Continue reading Bugatti’s first EV in decades is a $35,000 ‘toy’ car