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Modern Masterpiece: Alfa’s New 33 Stradale Wins Big
The Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale, has triumphed in the coveted Design Concept Award at Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2024.
Jeep Brand Unveils Its First Global Battery-Electric SUV: 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S
The Jeep brand revealed its first global battery-electric vehicle (BEV)—the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition (US only) (earlier post). The all-new, all-electric 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S will launch first in the US and Canada in the second half of 2024 and later be available in markets around the world….
Kia Unveils EV3
Kia a{unveiled} the new Kia EV3, the company’s dedicated compact EV SUV. The EV3 measures 4,300mm long, 1,850mm wide, 1,560mm high and has a wheelbase of 2,680mm. It features a front-wheel drive electric powertrain based on the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), utilizing Kia’s fourth-generation battery technology. The EV3 Standard…
Volvo to Launch Trucks With Hydrogen-Fueled Combustion Engines; Westport HPDI
Volvo Trucks is developing trucks with combustion engines that run on hydrogen. On-road tests with trucks using hydrogen in combustion engines will begin in 2026, and the commercial launch is planned towards the end of this decade. Volvo trucks with hydrogen-powered combustion engines will feature High Pressure Direct Injection (HPDI),…
First Driverless Tram in Russia in Testing on Moscow Streets
Moscow has begun testing an autonomous tram. In the initial phase, a driver is still present at the controls on the road. Within the depot, the tram operates completely autonomously. During the test phase, it will run on the 10th tram route without passengers. In the next phase, by the…
All-Electric RIZON Truck Introduces Two New Models and Enhanced Warranty for MY 2025
RIZON, Daimler Truck’s newest brand of all-electric vehicles, has expanded its Class 4 to 5 lineup with the introduction of two new models: the e18Mx and the e18Lx. These models offer enhanced payload capacities and innovative features tailored for urban and local deliveries. The e18Mx and e18Lx offer an upgraded…
Hyundai Motor and Plus Partner To Demonstrate First Level 4 Autonomous Fuel Cell Electric Truck in the US
Hyundai Motor and autonomous driving software company Plus unveiled the first Level 4 autonomous Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric truck in the US at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo. A result of the collaboration between Hyundai Motor and Plus, Hyundai Motor’s XCIENT Fuel Cell truck, equipped with Plus…
Renault Unveiling High-Performance Version of Rafale PHEV
Renault is unveiling the high-performance version of Rafale: Renault Rafale E-Tech 4×4 300 hp. Renault Rafale E-Tech 4×4 300 hp offers a range of up to 1,000 km (WLTP). With the electric motor added to the rear axle, this brand flagship gains a permanently active 4-wheel drive set-up. Packed with…
Honda to Debut Class 8 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck Concept at ACT Expo 2024
Honda will debut a Class 8 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck Concept at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo on 20 May, showcasing the start of a new demonstration project aimed at future production of fuel cell powered products for the North American market. Honda is seeking new business collaborations as…
Volkswagen Begins Sales of New Golf GTE and eHybrid PHEVs in Europe
The new Volkswagen Golf GTE and the new Golf eHybrid offer new plug-in hybrid technology along with a range of enhanced features. The Golf eHybrid is designed for maximum comfort and its second-generation plug-in hybrid drive delivers an output of 150 kW (204 PS), with an all-electric range of up…
First Flight of Airbus Helicopter’s Racer; 20% Reduction in Fuel Consumption
Airbus Helicopters’ Racer demonstrator recently made its first flight. Launched as part of the European Clean Sky 2 program, the objectives were a 20% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions compared with a conventional aircraft of the same weight, and an equally significant reduction in the noise footprint. Simulations,…
EIA: US Share of Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Sales Decreased in the First Quarter of 2024
The share of electric and hybrid vehicle sales in the United States decreased in the first quarter of 2024 as battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales declined, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Hybrid vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and BEVs fell to 18.0% of total new light-duty vehicle…
US To Boost Tariffs on Chinese EVs to 100%; Related Components to 25%
President Biden is directing US Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai to take action to add or increase tariffs for certain products from China, including EVs and EV components. Ambassador Tai will propose the following modifications in EV-related strategic sectors: Electric vehicles Increase rate to 100% in 2024 Battery parts (non-lithium-ion…
Audi’s Premium Platform Electric (PPE) for the Next Generation of Fully Electric Premium Mobility
Audi’s Premium Platform Electric (PPE), developed jointly with Porsche, is a key component for the expansion of the global portfolio of all-electric Audi models. For the next generation of electric vehicles from Audi, the company has redeveloped the electric motors, the power electronics, the transmission, as well as the high-voltage…