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The electric-vehicle revolution | The Week
Battery-powered cars and trucks are selling briskly. Will they soon rule the road? Here’s everything you need to know:Read More
OTA Software Upgrades Coming Soon For Volkswagen ID.4.
Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess held an Ask Me Anything session on reddit this week. He got over 1,000 questions from people all around the world and his answers were illuminating. Basically what he said was a testament to the power of over-the-air (OTA) updates.Read More
It’s easier to buy a Kia EV6 than a Hyundai Ioniq 5: Here’s why
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the Kia EV6 are two of the hottest electric vehicle introductions of this past year. Both models are built on the same leading-edge E-GMP platform for EVs. Both brands share the same Hyundai Motor Company parent and are part of the same overarching plan to […]
A DEAD BATTERY DILEMMA
With millions of electric vehicles set to hit the road, scientists are seeking better battery recycling methods
Tesla Celebrates a Big Milestone: 1 Million 4680 Battery Cells Produced
Tesla is celebrating a major milestone: producing one million 4680 battery cells just 16 months after their initial unveiling. These cells will be installed in Model Y, produced at Giga Texas, which will mark the beginning of a new era for the manufacturer.Read More
Lion Electric launches LionCapital Solutions bank to help bus and truck fleets, maintain financial structures in electric transition – Electrek.
The Lion Electric Company has launched a new division called LionCapital Solutions. The new division will provide Lion Electric customers with flexible financing as they look to electrify their fleets of medium- to heavy-duty commercial vehicles such as school buses and trucks.Read More
Nissan announces plan to produce 2 new electric vehicles at Mississippi factory where it produces pickup trucks – Electrek
This week, Nissan announced a plan to invest $500 million into its Canton, Mississippi factory to prepare for the production of two new electric vehicles.Read More
Tesla Files Patent for Single-Piece Casting
Tesla has developed a unique for the automotive industry way to produce their cars. Model Y is produced using a single-piece casting, which not only improves vehicle safety, but also provides significant savings, which allows for rapid scaling of production. Tesla filed a patent for “Integrated energy absorbing castings” in […]
Tesla app update adds actionable notifications, plans for annual FSD/connectivity subscriptions – Electrek.
Tesla has updated its smartphone app to version 4.6 adding some useful new features including actionable notifications and charging stats, and data-miners have found plans for an upcoming cheaper annual subscription to their Full Self-Driving and Premium Connectivity services.Read More