If you want a meticulously executed Dodge Power Wagon restomod, and are willing to pay supercar money to get it, North Carolina-based Desert Power Wagons has you covered. The company’s latest build costs $400,000, but nearly every part of the original late-1940s Power Wagon has been replaced with a modern upgrade designed to make this
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German battery-analytics software developer ACCURE has completed a $7.8-million investment round that was led by Blue Bear Capital and HSBC Asset Management and also included Riverstone Holdings and Capnamic Ventures. ACCURE plans to use the funding to accelerate its growth and the development of predictive analytics software designed to enhance battery safety, performance and longevity
Amazon announced that it has doubled its fleet of custom-designed Rivian electric delivery vehicles (EDVs) to a total of 10,000 vehicles, all making last-mile deliveries in 1,800 US cities. The company now operates one of the largest fleets of EDVs in the US. At an event yesterday in Seattle, the e-commerce giant announced that it
By Maria Merano Posted on October 17, 2023 Recently, Stellantis canceled plans for its CES 2024 display. The legacy automaker claimed that the CES 2024 display cancellation is part of a “contingency plan implemented since the beginning of the UAW (United Auto Workers) strike.” Stellantis loosely links the ongoing costs of the UAW strike with
In the latest price update that nobody bothered to officially announce, Tesla made its most expensive paint option – Midnight Cherry Red – a bit more affordable for customers in Europe and the Middle East. Previously, the special paint that’s only available to German-made Model Ys had a price tag of €3,200, which is roughly
The 2024 Kia EV6 gets a new trim that gives buyers more range at a lower price. News of the 2024 EV6 Light Long Range was originally found by Green Car Reports’ partner site CarsDirect, citing a dealership order guide, but GCR has since confirmed the new model’s arrival with Kia USA. The Light Long
Powering the Future of Electric Vehicles: Step Inside EV Test Labs Go behind the scenes of UL Solutions’ and Keysight’s electric vehicle labs to see the tech driving high-power charging, batteries, and how EVs might fuel the grid. Register now for your exclusive ticket and get your questions answered during a live Q&A with automotive
The Australian High Court has reversed a tax on EVs levied by the Victorian state government, which was hailed as the “worst EV policy in the world” as it taxed EVs and not gas-powered vehicles. In 2021, the Victorian State Government proposed a tax on EVs, with the rationale that it needed to make up
Toyota has been spotted testing what’s thought to be a prototype for a GRMN Supra. GRMN is the designation for range-topping road cars from Toyota’s Gazoo Racing motorsports department, and for the Supra it may mean a new engine spitting out closer to 500 hp. Mercedes-Benz has new GLC 43 and GLC 63 S E
Bus OEM New Flyer of America, a subsidiary of the NFI Group, is now offering the option of adding a seventh and eighth battery string to its 60-foot electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG model, which was introduced in 2021. According to NFI, this 33% increase in energy storage capacity adds approximately 46 miles of range. New
The Candela C-8 “powered by Polestar” electric boat has just commenced production, setting the stage for upcoming deliveries of the most advanced hydrofoil electric boat yet. Flying on a pair of carbon fiber hydrofoils, the C-8 electric boat uses a mere fraction of the energy required by most boats. While many electric boats have battery
Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro SX Touring Plug-in Hybrid The Perfect Marriage: 33 All-Electric Miles+A Miserly Hybrid Love your gasoline internal combustion engine and don’t want to jump into a battery electric vehicle quite yet? Then the marriage of the two propulsion systems is what you should consider, especially the impressively efficient 2023 Kia Niro
By Maria Merano Posted on October 16, 2023 Tesla cut the price of the Midnight Cherry red paint option in Europe, making the unique red color more affordable for customers. Tesla configurator page reveals that Midnight Cherry red now costs €2,600 (USD$2,743); previously, it was €3,200 (USD$3,376). The new price of Midnight Cherry Red brings
The Volkswagen Group (which includes Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Skoda, Seat, Cupra, and more) reports 2,343,700 global vehicle sales during the third quarter of 2023 (up 7.4 percent year-over-year). The total volume after the first nine months of 2023 amounted to 6,715,800 (up 10.9 percent year-over-year). In terms of battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sales, the progress is
The 2024 Nissan Leaf is now eligible for a $3,750 federal EV tax credit, Nissan confirmed Monday in a press release. The credit—half the maximum amount of $7,500—can be applied to any new 2024 Leaf models purchased and placed in service by Dec. 31, 2023. The confirmation comes after several months of ambiguity on whether
Redwood Materials, the EV battery recycling firm headed by Tesla alum JB Straubel, has created a new web portal that’s designed to enable auto recyclers to quickly and easily get an offer for a used EV battery pack. A registered supplier can enter the vehicle year/make/model, VIN, or Battery Part Number, and describe the battery’s
Rivian is rolling out one of its most significant software updates to date starting this evening. We’ve been driving the R1S version around for the better part of two weeks and can take you through what’s new and what it is like to use. The Rivian 2023.38 software leaked almost two weeks ago, and shortly
Toyota is making a Formula 1 comeback, of sorts. During the recent Japanese Grand Prix, McLaren announced it signed Ryo Hirakawa as a reserve driver. Hirakawa is a Toyota-backed driver who currently drives in the World Endurance Championship, competing in the premier Hypercar class behind the wheel of Toyota’s GR010 Hybrid LMH. In the 2022
According to data put together by Visual Capitalist, the cost of replacing your next-gen RAM 1500 REV’s battery could exceed $25,000 in components alone. Based on information from Benchmark Minerals Intelligence, VC put together a cost estimate comparison of various EV batteries. The RAM 1500 REV’s massive top-tier 229kWh pack was the most expensive by
Understanding the Root Causes of Trucking Collisions A Complete Guide to Increasing Driver Safety This article may contain affiliate links. Trucking collisions are a significant roadway concern, leading to tragic accidents, property damage and loss of life. These incidents often result from a combination of factors. Understanding their root causes is crucial to improving safety
By Maria Merano Posted on October 15, 2023 Volkswagen Group has been working hard to increase its share of the global battery electric vehicle (BEV) market, and it seems to be paying off. The German automaker increased its BEV deliveries by 45% globally as of September 2023. Volkswagen Group reported delivering 531,500 battery electric vehicles
Tire Rack recently tackled a big question that’s often asked by electric car drivers. That question is “Do you really need EV-specific tires?” Let’s dive right in to find out if there’s a definitive answer to this burning question. First off, we’ll note that Tire Rack recently added a Tesla Model 3 to its tire-testing
All vehicles become less efficient in cold weather. In a recent study, researchers in freezing Finland focused on whether engine block heaters could help increase efficiency in internal-combustion vehicles. Conducted by the University of Eastern Finland and Tampere University, the study, published in the journal Applied Energy, produced some complex results. Vehicles were driven on
Earthling Automotive, an independent EV service and repair shop in San Francisco, has expanded its EV knowledge program in response to the urgent need to train automotive technicians in the aftermarket. As EV adoption accelerates, “aftermarket repair shops need to be prepared to service EVs safely and at competitive prices, as consumers look for service
Kia is following in the footsteps of Ford, GM, and Rivian as it prepares to “be reborn as a central brand.” With plans to build a second factory for purpose-built EVs, Kia aims to take advantage of the growing need for PBVs. The South Korean automaker proposed the plan during wage talks with union workers
Like every other aspect of its cars, Bugatti does carbon fiber with an attention to detail that surpasses virtually every other automaker. Bugatti has a long history working with carbon fiber. The Bugatti EB 110 of the 1990s was one of the first production cars with a carbon-fiber monocoque, while the Veyron Pur Sang first
By Zachary Visconti Posted on October 14, 2023 Tesla’s vehicles include what the company calls a “panoramic glass roof,” letting users see a clear view directly upward from within their cars. In a recent post, Tesla highlighted one rather unique use of the glass roof, as one user utilized the view to film a solar
Tritium, a manufacturer of DC fast chargers for EVs, will provide fast charger technology and services to French charging network Driveco, which currently operates over 8,000 charging points. Driveco has placed its first order with Tritium for more than 200 fast chargers, including 100 PKM150 (150 kW) chargers and 100 RTM50 (50 kW) chargers. The
Ford’s Lightning production woes may have hit another hurdle. The automaker revealed plans Friday to temporarily trim one of three shifts at its Rouge EV plant in Michigan, where the F-150 Lightning is built. Ford said the move would occur on Monday, affecting around 700 jobs. The American automaker claimed the cuts were unrelated to
An Overview of Jeep’s Current Vehicle Lineup Jeep’s Moves in the Pickup/SUV Market Since 2020 This article may contain affiliate links. Jeep has been refreshing its lineup of vehicles since 2020, giving it a larger presence in the pickup and SUV markets. Customers have been turning to the automotive brand to carry them from point
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