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Toyota’s New CEO Prioritizes Hydrogen in Carbon Neutral Strategy
Koji Sato emphasizes the importance of hydrogen alongside electric vehicles in the company’s future. Toyota’s incoming CEO Koji Sato has announced that hydrogen will play a significant role in the company’s carbon neutral strategy, alongside a stronger focus on electric vehicles. Sato aims to expand hydrogen infrastructure and its applications across various industries by the […]
Hyundai Surprised at Ioniq 5 Success, Says Executive
Hyundai’s head of European operations Michael Cole says the company is surprised at the success of the Ioniq 5 electric vehicle (EV), according to a report this week from Autocar. The Ioniq 5 is the first in Hyundai’s series of models based on the E-GMP powertrain architecture, with the automaker launching the Ioniq 6 sedan […]
First NIO 3rd-Gen Swap Stations to Go Online Later this Month
NIO is set to officially launch its first ten third-generation battery swap stations on March 28, slightly ahead of its previously announced schedule, reports CnEVPost. In an article published on NIO’s mobile app on Monday local time, the company shared that 10 special guests will be present on-site to witness the delivery of these battery […]
Mercedes to Invest Billions in Plant Modernization for EV Transition: Report
Mercedes is reportedly set to invest billions of dollars in modernizing its manufacturing facilities in China, Germany, and Hungary, as the automaker prepares to transition to electric vehicles and reduce emissions, reports Reuters. This move comes in response to the European Union’s goal of cutting CO2 emissions per passenger car in half by the end […]
Next Polestar 2 Teased with Reveal Coming March 21
A more powerful variant of the Polestar 2 is in the works, as hinted by both the automaker and CEO Thomas Ingenlath on Twitter. The company shared a static image with a caption suggesting an exciting announcement on March 21. Ingenlath’s tweet included a short video featuring glimpses of the front fascia and a front […]
Volkswagen to Invest in Mines, Plans to Become Global Battery Supplier
According to Reuters, Volkswagen plans to invest in mines to decrease battery cell costs, fulfill half of its own demand, and sell to third-party customers. Thomas Schmall, the carmaker’s board member in charge of technology, stated that Volkswagen aims for its battery unit, PowerCo, to become a global battery supplier and satisfy half of its […]
New Volkswagen CEO Ends ‘Friendly’ Rivalry with Elon Musk: Report
Volkswagen Group’s new CEO, Oliver Blume, isn’t interested in continuing his predecessor Herbert Diess’s longstanding “friendly rivalry” with Tesla CEO Elon Musk — reports Fortune. According to the publication, Blume told company managers in a meeting earlier this week that he has no plans to cozy up to the CEO of Volkswagen’s foremost competitor, which […]
2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 Canadian Pricing Released Ahead of Spring Debut
Hyundai Canada has announced pricing for its newest IONIQ 6 electric sedan. The company says all trims sold in Canada will have a Long Range 77.4 kWh battery and two motor layouts to choose from: rear motor only, or all-wheel drive with dual motors, explained the company in an email to Tesla North. 2023 Hyundai […]
Volkswagen Unveils ID2 EV Concept, Will Cost Under $26,500 USD
Volkswagen on Wednesday unveiled the ID. 2all electric vehicle concept, which it says will cost under €25,000 ($26,466 USD). The concept shows a two-door hatchback that looks like a Volkswagen Golf, while the company noting it will have range up to 450 km (279 miles) and will be “as spacious as a Golf” but “as […]
2024 Kia EV9 Revealed: Three-Row Electric SUV [VIDEOS]
Kia announced on Tuesday the company’s first three-row flagship electric SUV, the EV9, which looks like the shape of its gasoline-based Telluride. This is a large three-row electric SUV that aims to be a large mainstream vehicle with the most usable space. “The Kia EV9 breaks new ground, aiming to redefine standards for design, connectivity, […]
Honda Moving Accord Production from Ohio to Indiana in EV Transition
Honda is looking to move production of the Accord sedan from its Ohio to Indiana plants, as a part of the automaker’s overall shift toward producing electric vehicles (EVs), according to the automaker on Tuesday. The Accord has been assembled at Honda’s Marysville, Ohio plant for more than 40 years, and the shift is expected […]
Volkswagen Picks Canada for First North American Battery Cell Plant
European automaker Volkswagen stands to gain access to new electric vehicle (EV) subsidies in North America as it prepares to build its first battery cell plant on the continent. Volkswagen is set to build its first North American battery cell plant in Canada, as announced on Monday and reported Reuters. The plant will also allow […]
Rivian, Amazon to Scrap Exclusivity Part of Electric Van Deal, Says Report
Startup electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Rivian, and its majority stakeholder Amazon, may be looking to do away with the exclusive parts of its deal for electric last-mile delivery vans, according to people familiar with the subject, reports the Wall Street Journal. Amazon has a deal with Rivian for 100,000 of the electric vans that was […]
Morgan Stanley Picks Ferrari Over Tesla as its Top Auto Stock
Morgan Stanley has a new pick over Tesla for the top auto stock, with analyst Adam Jonas on Monday calling Ferrari the best buy and changing the firm’s price target on the Italian brand, according to a report from Markets Insider. “We see Ferrari as the most defensive name in our coverage that avoids much […]
Rivian R1T Review After One Year: Sandy and Sue Munro [VIDEO]
Sandy Munro and his wife Sue shared a video on Monday detailing their experiences with the Rivian R1T, after owning the electric pickup for almost a whole year. Sue says she loves the truck and that it handles Michigan winters well from a handling perspective using its snow-driving mode. Sandy says the truck is great […]