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Vehicle makers are taking steps to address future supply chain challenges associated with electrification. It is going to be a big challenge for all participants.
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Electrify America has opened its first indoor flagship station available to the public at 928 Harrison St. in San Francisco. Located two blocks from the Bay Bridge, the indoor charging station provides easy access for EV drivers visiting the South Market (SoMa) neighborhood. It features 20 fast chargers providing up…
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Japanese vehiucle makers step up interest in Thailand.
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According to data from Adamas Intelligence, through the first 11 months of 2023 a total of 253,648 tonnes of nickel were deployed onto roads in the batteries of all newly sold passenger EVs worldwide—a 40% increase over the same period of 2022. Through the first 11 months of last year,…
The hypercar, a pinnacle of automotive engineering, represents not only extreme performance but also the forefront of technological innovation. Historically, these vehicles have been benchmarks for speed, design, and luxury. However, in recent years, there has been a paradigm shift, with hypercars increasingly intersecting with the digital realm. This evolution encompasses aspects from design processes…
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Europe’s new vehicle registrations reached their highest level last year since the pandemic. Strong demand for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and the growing influence of new market entrants sparked significant shifts in the continent’s automotive landscape with new passenger vehicle registrations totalling 12,792,151 units in Europe-28 in 2023, up 14%…
Toyota has updated the latest generation of its Yaris with an additional, more powerful new hybrid electric powertrain; significant new and enhanced safety and driver assistance features; and all-new driver’s instrumentation and multimedia system that exploit the potential of digital technology. The new Yaris offers customers the option of a…
New Toyota Yaris Offers Additional, More Powerful Hybrid Electric Powertrain: Hybrid 130 Read More »
Graphene looks set to disrupt the EV batteries market by the mid-2030s, according to a new AI forecasting platform using patent data.
Graphene Is Set To Disrupt the EV Battery Market Read More »
Mercedes-AMG introduced its latest plug-in hybrid model, the 2025 Mercedes-AMG E 53 HYBRID. The car arrives at US dealerships later in 2024. The AMG-enhanced 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder turbocharged engine and permanently excited synchronous electric motor generate a combined system output of 577 hp (604 hp with RACE START) and a…
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If you’re in the market for an EV, it’s important to know your charging options before you choose a vehicle. Read on for what you need to know about EV charging plugs.
EV Charging Plug Types: Everything You Need To Know Read More »
Airbus recently presented its full electric CityAirbus NextGen prototype to the public, ahead of its maiden flight later this year. The two-tonne class CityAirbus, with a wing span of approximately 12 meters, is being developed to fly with a 80 km range and to reach a cruise speed of 120…
A look at current trends and supply chain issues for the automotive sector
Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) announced the delivery of its first battery-electric Freightliner eM2 trucks, after the start of series production of the medium-duty electric vehicles at the end of 2023. (Earlier post.) The Freightliner eM2, manufactured at DTNA’s plant in Portland, Oregon, has since been distributed to customers…
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