Strategy is part of GM’s pursuit to grow revenue beyond vehicle sales and earn customer loyalty for a lifetime. DETROIT – Today, General Motors announced Ultifi, its end-to-end software platform designed to unlock new vehicle experiences and connect customers’ digital lives. Ultifi will help enable the frequent and seamless delivery of software-defined features, apps and services
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What You Need to Know More than 6.8 million Americans have purchased a hybrid electric or plug-in electric car in the past two+ decades. And if you happen to be part of the EV-crowd, you likely enjoy many of the benefits that come with owning an EV, including simple storage arrangements. Because EVs contain different
Today, NIO officially introduced the ES8 SUV in Norway, launching its first NIO House in Oslo. It’s located at Karl Johans Gate 33 and will be open to the public from October 1. The Chinese manufacturer will offer two battery versions of the ES8 in Norway – 75 kWh and 100 kWh – with a third
By Joey Klender Posted on September 30, 2021 Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) bull Chamath Palihapitiya said at the beginning of 2021 that he expected the company’s stock to double and triple in value. That was in January when $TSLA was trading at around $799 per share, comparative to current levels, which, at the time of writing,
The Municipal Transport Company of Madrid (EMT Madrid) has ordered 30 electric buses from Spanish OEM Irizar e-mobility. This is the agency’s fourth order from Irizar, and will bring the number of zero-emission Irizar buses in its fleet to 85. The 12-meter Irizar ie electric bus has been running on Madrid’s roads since 2019. It’s
Tesla appears to be going on the offensive in China as it is reportedly suing two former customers for defamation over comments they have made about the automotive brand. Over the last year, Tesla has had issues with its reputation in China. The local media focused on some Tesla vehicles that caught on fire, accidents
Battery analytics specialist Silver Power System (SPS) has partnered with Imperial College, the London EV Company and the Watt Electric Vehicle Company on a research program designed to predict battery lifespan. The Real-Time Electrical Digital Twin Operating Platform (REDTOP) project has created and trialed “digital twins” of real EV batteries. Built using data from a
They say the first car race occurred shortly after the second car was built. Speed junkies have long created races around just about every form of transportation out there, so it comes as no surprise that electric scooter racing would eventually pop up. What is surprising though is just how freaking fast these racing scooters
Subaru will launch a battery-electric compact crossover named Solterra on the market in mid-2022. On Wednesday, the automaker provided a look at the interior along with some quick cuts of bits of the exterior via a promotional video on YouTube. [embedded content] Called the Solterra, a combination of the Latin words for “sun” and “earth,”
Following in the footsteps of the more mainstream Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 is the 2023 Genesis GV60, the third vehicle revealed from the Korean automakers to ride on their shared E-GMP modular platform. The GV60 is why I was recently in Orange County, Calif. again near Hyundai’s headquarters (at the same studio in
Production of the 2022 Lucid Air started this week, adding another automaker to the North American roster. The manufacturer held an event on September 28th, inviting Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, relevant executives, big-time investors, select media outlets, and customers who dropped $170,000 to purchase the limited Dream Edition of the electric vehicle. While often framed as
e-POWER features a 100% electric motor-driven system that provides responsive acceleration, smooth deceleration and cabin quietness similar to an EV, while removing the need for external charging thanks to an onboard gasoline engine that charges the battery pack when necessary. The e-POWER Sylphy is aimed to meet the demands of customers who expect excellent mobility
Brooks Weisblat from DragTimes shared a very interesting video this week, and it’s nothing like his usual races and chases. Like many Tesla owners, he’s hoping to eventually get access to Full Self-Driving Beta, and sooner rather than later. Brooks explains that he’s trying to drive carefully, but also wants to hit the track with his
By Joey Klender Posted on September 29, 2021 Wedbush analyst Dan Ives says September Tesla deliveries are on pace for “massive trajectory” Ives reiterates “Outperform” rating; holds $1,000 price target Tesla on pace for 230,000 deliveries, Ives predicts Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) is set for its biggest quarter in company history, according to Wedbush analyst and
As more fleets of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles go electric, there’s a growing awareness that building the necessary charging infrastructure will be a complex proposition, requiring specialized expertise and considerable capital. Fleet vehicle depots will need to incorporate not only charging stations, but energy management systems, and possibly energy storage and on-site generation. These sites
Elon Musk called out President Joe Biden for “being controlled by unions” after Tesla was snubbed at a meeting about electric vehicles at the White House. After SpaceX successfully launched its Inspiration mission with civilians to orbits, Elon Musk was asked why he thinks Biden has yet to congratulate him or SpaceX, and the CEO
The global electric racing championship Formula E has been a huge success by any measure. Automakers like Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Nissan, and Jaguar have embraced the series, which is surely the world’s most prominent showcase for electric vehicle performance. Charged attended the New York City E-Prix in July, and spoke with several execs from EV infrastructure
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In a first drive review of the 2022 Rivian R1T electric truck, we found it to be one of the most versatile vehicles ever tested. It’s a harbinger of what’s to come with a new era of fully electric pickups and SUVs—although it’s also a reminder that tall, heavy trucks are going to use more
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk tweeted, “Thank You” when Jeff Bezos, CEO of the rival space company, Blue Origin, congratulated Musk on the successful launch of the SpaceX Inspiration4 mission. So the two are friends, right? Well, not exactly. According to Forbes, at the time this article was first published, Elon Musk happened to be the
Wards Annual Propulsion Awards Shift to EVs If you needed a more definitive marker for the imminent end of the internal combustion engine, look no further than Wards 27th annual 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems. For almost three decades this automotive trade publication has evaluated new powertrains and highlighted the best based on horsepower,
The Xpeng P5 follows the XPeng G3, a compact SUV, and the XPeng P7, which is a long-range sports sedan. The P5 is a family sedan with a focus on comfort, technology, and affordability. The P5 has a single front-mounted 155 kW (208 horsepower) / 310 Nm (228 pound-foot) motor that sends it to 100 km/h (62 mph)
By Joey Klender Posted on September 28, 2021 Tesla is attempting to secure a waiver from German government agencies for its upcoming “Giga Fest” event on October 9, so it can have 9,000 people attend. The current COVID-19 restriction limits large gatherings to 5,000 people, but the automaker’s plans are not necessarily eradicated, as the
Heating or cooling the interior cabin of an EV substantially affects the vehicle’s on-road efficiency, and the HVAC system often gets the proverbial “rented mule” treatment. In an ICE vehicle—particularly an underpowered one—there is a visceral reminder that running the AC, at least, costs something, since there is a palpable hit to acceleration whenever the
Elon Musk announced that Tesla plans to start adding ~1,000 new Full Self-Driving Beta testers per day based on their “safety score” starting next week. Tesla’s plan for a “wider release” of its Full Self-Driving Beta, which was first supposed to come six months ago, has changed a lot in the last week. It went
Pre-Switch is pioneering AI to control power transistors in order to increase inverter switching speeds to new highs. This will reduce motor losses enabling greater EV range. So far, the company has demonstrated an Inverter efficiency of over 99.3% peak efficiency at 100kHz using low only 3 cost SiC 35mΩ MOSFETs. Join this session at
Ford made a massive announcement today about accelerating electric vehicle production with a giant new factory to produce electric pickup trucks in Tennessee and three new battery gigafactories. The massive new project is called ‘Blue Oval City’. There’s a lot to unpack here, but here are the main new announcements: Blue Oval City is going
Chevrolet seems content to let the sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro to whither and die on the vine before it fades away in a few years. However, it appears there may be one last hurrah for enthusiasts. YouTube channel LethalGarage reported there will be a Heritage Edition before the Camaro’s sun sets. Muscle Cars & Trucks (MC&T)
Mercedes is joining Stellantis for batteries in Europe. Michigan plans a dynamic wireless charging pilot. A UK project envisions a lightweight British sports car. And Volvo will go leather-free in its EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Volvo announced plans to make all of its fully electric models completely leather-free by 2030,
I have become accustomed to running into the unexpected during my junkyard travels, finding everything from a JDM Nissan Fairlady Z to a bullet-riddled Cadillac from a Mythbusters episode to a British tank. That said, I never expected to find a four-year-old hydrogen fuel-cell car, more than a thousand miles from the only state in
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