Australian technology company Applied EV has announced its partnership with Dutch vehicle electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture solutions provider NXP Semiconductors to advance safer and more connected autonomous electric mobility. NXP and Applied EV will collaborate on software-defined vehicles and electrical and electronic architecture (EEA) innovation, share ideas and form strategic and production partnerships. Digital Backbone—Applied EV’s… Read more »
Month: December 2023
Syensqo spins off from Solvay, builds EV material factory in Georgia
Syensqo has completed its spin-off from Solvay, a Belgian chemical company. Now a stand-alone, Euronext-listed company, Syensqo has more than $8.5 billion in annual sales and 13,200 global employees. It has 34 industrial sites and 3 research and innovation centers. The company’s Materials segment makes high-performance, high-margin Specialty Polymers and Composites, mainly for automotive (including… Read more »
Cummins to pay $1.6-billion fine for installing VW-style emissions cheating devices
Here we go again. The scandal that we dubbed VW’s Dirty Diesel Debacle opened a lot of folks’ eyes to the true priorities of automakers and other corporations. As reported in these pages, VW was truly sorry that it got caught, and performed several acts of contrition—it bought back a fraction of the defective cars,… Read more »
While others sign whiny letters to the president, Georgia’s largest Ford dealership installs EV chargers and solar panels
For auto dealerships, adding EVs to their offerings requires some effort—and some substantial cash outlay. Automakers including Ford and GM are giving their dealers a choice—make the necessary investments in training and charging infrastructure, or don’t sell EVs. Akins Ford in Winder, Georgia, the largest dealership by volume in the state (as reported by Georgia… Read more »
EVs under $40,000: What’s coming in 2024 and 2025
Is demand for affordable EVs low? Look at the surge of interest over future models like the Chevy Equinox EV and its more than 200,000 “hand-raisers,” or the Fisker Pear or Volvo EX30, all of which are due to start well under $40,000, and y…
Considering EV Ownership: To Level 2 Charge Or Not To Level 2 Charge?
They’re more expensive to install, but they charge oh-so-fast compared to a wall outlet.
CHP confirms first Tesla Cybertruck crash, photos hint at pickup’s durability
What could very well be the first Tesla Cybertruck crash has been reported in California. The vehicle, which appears to be a company car, was involved in a collision with a Toyota Corolla. Images taken of the two vehicles after the crash hinted at the performance of the Cybertruck’s tough stainless steel panels during a […]
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You Can Still Get A Chevy Bolt EV For $299/Month, But It Comes With A Lot Of Asterisks
It’s a good deal, sure, but you need to read the small print.
Tesla Lathrop Megafactory ends Q4 with fleet of 339 Megapack batteries
Amidst the buzz surrounding Tesla’s electric vehicles, a less flashy but equally important part of the company’s business continues to gain momentum. This was hinted at in a recent drone flyover of the Lathrop Megafactory in California, a facility dedicated to the production of the Megapack, Tesla’s flagship battery storage unit. Aerial footage captured on […]
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2024 Mercedes EQS and EQE get heat pump, retuned braking, more range
Mercedes-Benz is making a number of changes to its EQE and EQS electric SUV and respective sedan/hatchback models for the 2024 model year, including updates to improve range and a new braking system that could address a common complaint about earlier m…
