James Dyson says he spent £500M of his own money on the company’s canceled electric vehicle

Dyson’s canceled electric vehicle was known internally as the N526, would have had a 600-mile range per charge and could go from zero to 62 mph in 4.8 seconds, company founder James Dyson said in an interview with the (London) Sunday Times. James Dyson says he even drove the prototype of the SUV-style vehicle, meant… Continue reading James Dyson says he spent £500M of his own money on the company’s canceled electric vehicle

Number Of CHAdeMO DC Charging Points Exceed 32,000: Chart

The CHAdeMO Association recently updated the official numbers of the installed DC chargers with CHAdeMO plugs, which globally reached 32,300 (28% more compared to 25,300 in June 2019). Despite the standard having a truly global presence (it’s the same everywhere and you can find it almost in all markets), we feel it’s gradually fading due… Continue reading Number Of CHAdeMO DC Charging Points Exceed 32,000: Chart

Tesla could build its third US factory in Austin or Tulsa

Sponsored Links Tesla Tesla has narrowed down the potential sites for its third Gigafactory in the US, according to Autoblog. The automaker has reportedly chosen Austin, Texas and Tulsa, Oklahoma as the finalists for a new assembly plant — possibly its biggest one yet — dedicated to building the Cybertruck, its upcoming pickup truck, and… Continue reading Tesla could build its third US factory in Austin or Tulsa

@GM: General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales Offers Five Tips for Extended Vehicle Storage

General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales Offers Five Tips for Extended Vehicle Storage Tips to help keep drivers’ vehicles up and running, even when driving less 2020-05-15 GRAND BLANC, Mich. — With shelter-in-place orders enacted across the country, people are driving less (or not at all) and only using their vehicles for essential outings. However,… Continue reading @GM: General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales Offers Five Tips for Extended Vehicle Storage

Tesla scouts head to Tulsa, Austin as hunt for Cybertruck gigafactory location nears end

Tesla officials visited two sites in Tulsa, Oklahoma this week to search for a location for its future and fifth gigafactory that will produce its all-electric Cybertruck and Model Y crossover, a source familiar with the situation told TechCrunch. Company representatives also visited Austin. A final decision has not been made, but Austin and Tulsa are… Continue reading Tesla scouts head to Tulsa, Austin as hunt for Cybertruck gigafactory location nears end

Elon Musk delays Tesla ‘Battery Day’ to next month

Elon Musk is again delaying Tesla’s upcoming ‘Battery Day’ and says that the automaker might do the presentation in two parts. Tesla’s ‘Battery Day’ has gone through a lot of changes since being announced last year. Tesla Battery Day Last year, Musk said that Cybertruck is Tesla’s last product unveil for “a while,” but he teased… Continue reading Elon Musk delays Tesla ‘Battery Day’ to next month

@Toyota: Toyota’s Adjustments to Domestic Production in June 2020 (as of May 15)

Toyota City, Japan, May 15, 2020 – (JCN Newswire) – Due to the effects of COVID-19 on the current market and the decline in demand of new vehicles globally, Toyota intends to continually make gradual adjustments in production operations at all plants for completed vehicles in Japan. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota’s Adjustments to Domestic Production in June 2020 (as of May 15)

Karma Hints At AWD Extended Range E-Flex Platform For Pickup Trucks

KARMA AUTOMOTIVE’S ALL-WHEEL DRIVE EXTENDED RANGE E-FLEX PLATFORM SUPPORTS PICKUP TRUCK APPLICATIONS Extended range AWD E-Flex platform applications supports pickup trucks, last mile utility vehicles and more Karma’s newest extended range E-Flex platform targeted to achieve an all-electric range up to 240 miles, and combined range up to 495 miles Company’s offering allows proven technology… Continue reading Karma Hints At AWD Extended Range E-Flex Platform For Pickup Trucks

@Groupe PSA: Testing: New Opel Mokka on the Road to Production Readiness

Opel engineers put the finishing touches to next-generation Mokka New Opel Mokka up to 120 kilogrammes lighter than previous model Chassis and assistance systems set up during winter tests in the Arctic All-electric Opel Mokka-e offers engaging drive Suspension tuning currently underway at Test Center Rodgau-Dudenhofen New Opel Mokka in dealer showrooms in early 2021… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: Testing: New Opel Mokka on the Road to Production Readiness