It used to be that getting anywhere close to 800 hp required some big bucks and kissing that new-car warranty goodbye. Those days are well and truly over, at least at Ford, as the automaker has just unveiled a supercharger kit for the 2024 Mustang GT that lifts output from the car’s 5.0-liter V-8 from
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Identifying the root cause of a problem Failure analysis is the process of collecting and analyzing data to identify the root cause of a failure. The findings from a failure analysis are often used to determine corrective actions such as preventing the failure of similar products, improving the design of future products or to address
Despite recent EV delays from leading US automakers, Toyota is surprisingly charging ahead. Toyota is investing an additional $8 billion in its North Carolina EV battery plant. The new funding will add roughly 3,000 jobs as Toyota looks to accelerate its EV offensive. Toyota announced plans to build a new electric vehicle battery plant in
How to Find the Best Deals on Used Rams in Your Area Tips To Find the Right Pickup for You This article may contain affilidate links. If you are on the lookout for a used truck, especially a Ram, then you are likely searching for the most ideal deal possible. Used vehicles can be bargains,
China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), the world’s largest battery supplier by capacity, has opened a new battery production phase claimed to be capable of manufacturing one cell per second. CATL, a major battery supplier to brands like Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and many others, was able to achieve this blistering pace thanks to a highly automated production
By Simon Alvarez Posted on October 30, 2023 Elon Musk noted during Tesla’s Q3 2023 earnings call that the company would seek to get a sense of the global economy before it goes full tilt on Gigafactory Mexico. Giga Mexico was announced earlier this year on Investor Day, but the facility is yet to formally
Hyundai slashes the price of its Ioniq 6 electric sedan. Ford takes some EV battery plans out of the fast lane. And the Equinox EV doesn’t meet its $30,000 target, but how about 300 miles of range? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM recently announced a Chevrolet Equinox EV delay of “just
Barcelona-based Circontrol provides efficiency solutions for public and private car parks, along with smart EV chargers. Now the company has made important improvements to its eVolve Smart “semi-fast” EV charger. The latest upgrade of the eVolve Smart charger adds new cybersecurity, electrical protection and communications features, as well as a new integrated contactless payment system.
We get our best look at the Tesla Cybertruck frunk with a new sighting with the automatic closing in action. The front trunk, or frunk, is a popular feature with electric vehicles. It is enabled by electric motors being much smaller than combustion engines. With the advent of electric pickup trucks, some are excited about
It’s not terribly often a McLaren P1 surfaces on the pre-owned market. Now one is available and its first owner was a former Formula 1 champion. Jenson Button’s P1 is for sale via V Management in the U.K., and according to the listing on Piston Heads, the car is currently in the hands of its
GKN Automotive has unveiled a new plug-and-play eDrive concept aimed at the niche EV and EV conversion markets. GKN will use the concept to test market appetite for a new eDrive that’s suitable for various purposes, including small to large cars and light commercial vehicles in series production. The first commercial products based on the
China’s largest EV maker, BYD, scored a record $1.42 billion in Q3 profit despite an intensifying price war. The Chinese automaker is closing in on Tesla as we approach the end of the year in pure EV sales. BYD came within a few thousand vehicles of surpassing Tesla as the largest EV maker globally in
How Keeping Your Tires Inflated Can Help the Environment Basic Care Can Reduce Contamination Checking tire pressure is a subtle yet impactful way to care for the environment. Chemicals and waste are released from aging tires into habitats, harming everything from soil needed for agriculture to fish populations. Learn how a regular tire pressure check
Tesla seems to be on a roll when it comes to sports-oriented interiors, and it looks like its oldest model is bound to get new front seats, at least according to an apparent leaked photo and an extract from the Service Manual. As you can see in the Reddit post below (there are screenshots of
By Zachary Visconti Posted on October 29, 2023 Volkswagen may be looking to cut as many as 2,000 jobs at its software subsidiary Cariad, according to a new report. German publication ManagerMagazin.de reported on Friday that the board of directors for Volkswagen software subsidiary Cariad approved plans to let go of 2,000 workers last Wednesday,
A concept EV challenges the notion that electric cars need four wheels, or even three. Hertz backs away from its ambitious EV plans. One company pushes ahead with plans for U.S.-made solid-state cells. And Chevrolet Bolt EV owners have a new option to remedy their battery and their wallet. This and more, here at Green
Omnitrans of San Bernardino Valley, which provides public transit services to 15 cities and unincorporated San Bernardino County, has placed orders for 18 battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG buses and 4 fuel cell Xcelsior CHARGE FC models with NFI subsidiary New Flyer of America. “Since 2000, NFI has delivered 300 buses to Omnitrans, and we are
Panasonic has launched a new residential heat pump system in Canada, where heat pumps make up less than 10% of the market. Canada is cold in the winter, because duh. So it’s not shocking that Canadians have been a bit slow to adopt heat pump technology – it’s a little nerve-wracking to spend thousands on a
A 2004 Land Rover Range Rover once owned by Queen Elizabeth II is up for auction in the U.K. via Iconic Auctioneers. The British royal vehicle fleet has seen some extravagant one-off vehicles, including an open-top Range Rover parade car, though this appears to be a mostly stock example of a third-generation Range Rover. Royal-specific
The future is here in Norway, where plug-in vehicles made up around 90% of total auto sales in August. However, the commercial segment of the market has fallen behind the times. Almost all individual drivers buy EVs, but a lot of fossil vehicles are still being sold to companies—particularly car rental agencies. From January to
I like to say that the strange and fun vehicles that we dredge up each week for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column cover everything on land, sea and even in the air. But every now and again we go past mere wheels, wings and hulls to something truly category-defying. I’m
An exceptional thing happened in the third quarter of 2023, as the two largest all-electric car manufacturers (OEMs) – Tesla and BYD – sold a similar number of vehicles. As with every quarter, in this post, we will take a look at the global sales results of battery electric cars (BEVs) by three OEMs –
By Zachary Visconti Posted on October 28, 2023 The state of California is set to distribute $40.5 million in federal funding to build electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers, as announced by the office of Governor Gavin Newsom earlier this week. The federal funding will be used to build 270 EV fast chargers across 26 sites
It’s often said that electric powertrains will allow automotive designers to throw out many current design conventions. That’s certainly the case with this EV concept. Created by Hoverboard inventor Shane Chen, the SHANE is a two-wheeled electric car with seating for five in a pod-like cabin sandwiched between giant wheels that “automatically react” to body
Beam Global, maker of the EV ARC solar-powered charging system, has acquired Europe-based Amiga DOO Kraljevo, a manufacturer of specialized structures and equipment including street lights, communications and energy infrastructure. Beam Global hopes the acquisition of Amiga, which will be re-branded as Beam Europe, will fast-track its growth into the European market. Beam sees Europe
Workers at GM’s Spring Hill Manufacturing are now on strike UAW has announced that it has come to a tentative agreement with Stellantis to end the six-week strike, including job gains from the reopening of a plant in Belvidere, Illinois and addition of a new battery plant in that location. Soon after, UAW announced that
Porsche is working on a mid-cycle update for its Taycan electric sedan and wagon, and a prototype spotted this week was wearing almost zero camouflage gear. While the styling updates look to be mild, there are rumors of a new performance flagship coming to take on the Tesla Model S Plaid. 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera
Swiss battery solutions provider Leclanché has won a second battery system project for Scotland’s Caledonian Maritime Assets (CMAL), for two roll-on/roll-off passenger and vehicle ferries (RoPax) to serve three Outer Hebrides islands. Leclanché won a contract to supply batteries for two 1.1 MWh Navius MRS-3TM Marine Rack Systems from Istanbul-based electric system integrator Elkon. Elkon
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Used Car Purchase Warning Is It Wise to Choose a Modified Vehicle? This article may contain affiliate links. Purchasing a used car can be an exciting adventure, offering the opportunity to find a great deal and secure a vehicle that meets your needs and preferences. However, one decision that often arises when shopping for a
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