Kia shared its sustainability roadmap on Wednesday at the 2022 CEO Investor Day virtual event, including plans to release several new battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and a new autonomous driving mode in the years to come. Kia plans to unveil 14 BEV models by 2027, and it will deploy its autonomous driving mode “AutoMode” in 2023 […]
Between SpaceX launching cargo for various branches of the U.S. military and deploying its own satellites for Starlink internet, the space exploration company’s launch calendar stays busy year-round. 47 new Starlink satellites were deployed on Wednesday morning following a successful launch of the same morning, as was confirmed hours later by @SpaceX. The launch took […]
The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) has lifted a ban on drag racing for 9-second 1/4 mile factory vehicles without a roll cage, according to an announcement made on Monday expanding on a December press release (via The Drive). The rules will now allow vehicles with 9-second quarter-mile times that don’t have a roll cage […]
Just a few weeks after Tesla’s call-to-action for Oklahoma residents to oppose HB 3994 to local authorities, the state is nearing passage of the bill, which would ban Tesla and other electric vehicle (EV) automakers from selling in the state. Oklahoma’s House Chamber voted to pass HB 3994 on Tuesday in a preliminary vote held […]
Apple may still be considering suppliers Foxconn and Luxshare Precision as candidates to build its upcoming car, with each of the companies independently making their way into the EV sector, according to sources with insider information (via DigiTimes). The sources reported that even if Apple’s car project doesn’t utilize the two companies to start off, […]
Electric vehicles (EVs) are a primary focus for Hyundai, as detailed on Wednesday in the company’s electrification roadmap. Hyundai plans to introduce 17 new BEV models by 2030, targeting 1.87 million annual battery-electric vehicle (BEV) deliveries by the same year, according to a press release. If Hyundai reaches the target, the automaker’s sales will account […]
With Polestar set to begin production on the new Precept electric vehicle (EV), the automaker has shared a second upcoming concept, Polestar has unveiled its second concept car built on the Precept design, called the O2 electric roadster and includes a convertible roof, according to a press release shared on Wednesday. The vehicle is also […]
Electric vehicles (EVs) are slowly but surely becoming the most coveted cars on the market, and one group in Canada is working to make mass adoption happen through a new plan it hopes the government will adopt. Tesla is encouraging its fans in Canada to speak to their members of Parliament about supporting the country’s […]
After news that Lucid Motors had delivered its first electric vehicle (EV) with 500 miles of range, @WholeMarsBlog noted that “Tesla will be the first to mass produce one.” In response, Tesla CEO Elon Musk explained why the company hasn’t yet made a 600-mile range vehicle, saying that the range would detract from the vehicle’s […]
A number of Tesla owners are having issues with their vehicle’s 12-volt lithium-ion battery dying too quickly, and the automaker’s head is apparently looking into the issue. @Tesla_Adri shared a story about Tesla’s new 12-volt battery dying quickly under certain conditions on Tuesday, saying that he knew of at least five cases of the issue […]
Following an update on Monday detailing Ford’s plans to run its electric vehicle (EV) business separate from its gas car business, the automaker has unveiled its strategy to create two distinct auto arms. Ford announced plans to separate its business into two distinct, interdependent auto businesses on Wednesday, called Ford Blue and Ford Model e, […]
Following news of the first Dodge and Jeep electric vehicles (EVs) being set to launch in 2022-2023, parent company Stellantis has shared first shots of an upcoming electric SUV. Jeep shared photos of its first battery-electric crossover SUV on Tuesday, which the company says is set to launch in Europe in the first half of […]
Alongside mounting competition in China’s electric vehicle (EV) market, one startup saw deliveries surge last month despite a production pause and a week-long holiday. NIO delivered 6,131 units in February, representing a 9.9 percent surge year over year, according to figures released by the company on Tuesday. The date range also includes much of the […]
General Motors (GM) has sold its stake in troubled electric vehicle (EV) startup Lordstown Motors. GM sold all of its 7.5 million shares in EV startup Lordstown Motors in Q4, as confirmed by GM spokesperson Jim Cain on Tuesday, according to Automotive News. The news comes just months after Foxconn bought the Ohio Lordstown Motors […]
After the TeslaMic in-car karaoke mic sold out just hours after its unveiling, the company has re-stocked limited quantities of the item, citing supply chain issues. Tesla began offering a limited amount of the TeslaMic again for a short time on Tuesday, after production capacity struggled to reach full volume due to supply chain issues […]
