American automaker Ford has made it clear it plans to scale up its electric vehicle manufacturing to 600,000 units by the end of 2023. Today, CEO Jim Farley explained the team is determined to meet that goal, while also sharing a hype video detailing how it plans to do so. “The @Ford team is unstoppable when […]
Volkswagen of America announced on Tuesday its EPA-estimated fuel economy figures for its 2022 ID.4 electric SUV. The ID.4 Pro gains 20 miles of EPA-estimated range over its predecessor, up to 280 miles (versus 260 miles in the 2021 model). ID.4 Pro: 280 miles ID.4 Pro S RWD: 268 miles ID.4 AWD Pro: 251 miles […]
Lucid Group announced on Tuesday it is recalling nearly 200 of its Lucid Air electric sedans over a safety defect. According to Bloomberg, the safety defect is from a piece related to the Lucid Air’s front strut dampers, that might have been installed improperly by a supplier. “This condition may result in a sudden loss […]
As classic sports car manufacturer Porsche gears up for a transition to electric vehicles (EVs), the automaker is apparently pouring money into making its main production facility EV-friendly. Porsche is investing half a billion euros (roughly $565 million USD) into the development of an EV production line alongside its internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, according […]
Apple Car concept by Vanarama Apple is rumored to be working with a South Korean semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) company and has already developed the chip and module for an advanced driver assistance system like Tesla’s Autopilot, according to a report from TheElec (via MacRumors). The report notes that the project began last year, and […]
Richmond, British Columbia man Vincent Yu, in Canada, has been converting a Rolls-Royce to an electric vehicle (EV) over the past four years, according to Richmond News. In addition to working with mechanics and machinists in the area on the project, Yu spent significant time flying to the U.S., Japan and Germany to source parts. […]
First looks at the electric Volkswagen ID Buzz were shared last month and new footage shows some of the first drives in a prototype of the vehicle. A pre-production Volkswagen ID Buzz was tested out and shared by Bjørn Nyland in a video on Sunday, showing off the vehicle’s driving experience and interior as Nyland […]
Toyota’s Chief of Global Design, Simon Humphries, said in a recent interview with Automotive News that diversity is the key to Toyota’s new electric vehicle (EV) design strategy and will allow the veteran automaker to achieve its goal of selling 3.5 million all-electric cars by 2030. “Globally, there is an incredible diversity of customers, and their […]
Magna International Inc., one of the largest automotive suppliers in the world, has unveiled a battery-electric, four-wheel-drive powertrain system that automakers can directly integrate into their pickup trucks and even light commercial trucks without having to completely overhaul the architectures that underpin them — reports Automotive News. The EtelligentForce, as Magna is calling the system, […]
As the world transitions to electric vehicles (EVs), one legacy automaker’s leader is suggesting a shift in business practices to match newer, higher-valued EV companies. Ford’s CEO Jim Farley is considering ways to separate the company’s EV business from its gas vehicle business, in order to earn investor support and stock benefits like those garnered […]
Volkswagen CEO Herbert Deiss held his ‘Ask Me Anything’ (AMA) on Reddit earlier today (after a delay), and the leader of the German automaker answered various questions asked by the company’s fans. Deiss touched on a variety of subjects, including the likes of self-driving tech, over-the-air updates, and more. Lidar Technology When asked about Lidar […]
The first 2022 GMC HUMMER EV Pickup Edition 1 exits Factory ZERO in Detroit and Hamtramck, Michigan. VIN 001 was auctioned in March 2021 at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction for $2.5 million to benefit the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. (Photo by Jeffrey Sauger for General Motors)Newly-filed documents with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have revealed […]
Jaguar Land Rover and Nvidia announced a partnership on Wednesday, with the companies collaborating to develop brains and nervous systems for Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles launching beyond 2025. While the financial details of the partnership are not clear, the move comes amidst growing hardware needs from the auto industry at a time when Nvidia […]
General Motors (GM) halted production of the Chevy Bolt last year, before delaying its production start multiple times — and a new update shows the company is delaying production once again. GM is extending its production halt of the Chevy Bolt through April 4, according to Reuters. The recall, originally announced in August, applies to […]
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) automaker sales surged in January, with one such company recently providing some updates at a workshop held in Shanghai. NIO held a marketing workshop on Tuesday, located at the automaker’s NIO House in Shanghai, as detailed in a post from @42how_. During the workshop, the company shared a number of highlights […]
