Mercedes-Benz has abandoned its goal of exclusively selling electric vehicles in major markets by 2030, CEO Ola Källenius said on Thursday during the automaker’s annual general meeting. Mercedes first announced the goal in 2021 but slower than expected EV sales means the automaker now plans to continue offering gas-powered cars well into the next decade,
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It is becoming more and more clear that electric vehicles are the future of transport, but with any new technology, consumers tend to focus disproportionately on its risks. The safety risks of Li-ion batteries are no different. However, safety is not the main risk to EV manufacturers and operators. Downtime and performance problems, which lead
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Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, located in Göteborg, Sweden, have performed the first life-cycle assessment of a commercially available two-seater all-electric aircraft—the Pipistrel Alpha Electro, manufactured in Slovenia—directly comparing it to the fossil fuel-powered version of the same plane.   The research, much of which was informed by records and data from the manufacturer, studied
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Rivian is laying off 10% of its salaried workforce, the EV startup announced on Wednesday as it reported fourth-quarter and full-year earnings. It’s the company’s second round of layoffs in the past year.  The news comes amid a broader slowdown in the EV industry. Rivian has yet to turn a profit on its vehicles and is
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California-based solar power technology company Enteligent has partnered with German EV charging software developer PIONIX to use PIONIX’s commercial BaseCamp software as the operating system for Enteligent’s TLCEV, which is under development. BaseCamp is based on the open-source EVSE software EVerest, which was initiated by PIONIX and is now hosted within Linux Foundation Energy. It
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By Zachary Visconti Posted on February 20, 2024 Tesla has officially been rolling out the highly anticipated Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta version 12 to select customers, with many now sharing their initial experiences with the neural net-based software. Right after Tesla employees started receiving FSD beta v12.2.1 over the weekend, the automaker officially started deploying
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Hispano Suiza will launch the next evolution of its Carmen electric hypercar in June, the historic Spanish marque announced on Monday. The new version is called the Carmen Sagrera, and teaser footage revealing a large rear wing made from carbon fiber suggests the car has been honed for the racetrack. Hispano Suiza has also confirmed
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Thailand sees EVs as a potential growth industry, and the country’s government is soliciting investment from global manufacturers. In December, the Thai government announced that Toyota, Honda and two other Japanese automakers will invest a total of $4.22 billion to establish local production of EVs. As usual, the Chinese beat them to it—in January, Great
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By Zachary Visconti Posted on February 19, 2024 Multiple reports say that U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration is set to propose lighter annual requirements on emissions and electric vehicle (EV) sales, expected to be made public next month. The Biden administration is expected to propose easing Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements on emissions and EV
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On Monday, the 2025 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid and 4S E-Hybrid debuted, marking the return of two familiar, and more accessible, hybrid models to the Panamera lineup. In December, Porsche revealed the redesigned 2024 Panamera in base rear-wheel-drive form and with a starting price of $101,550 including a $1,650 destination charge. A flagship Turbo E-Hybrid
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GROB is a pioneer of electromobility: The manufacturing technology and process expertise of the Bavarian family-owned company are used by more than two-thirds of all suppliers of EVs. GROB has earned this market leadership not only through courage and foresight, but also through high quality standards. With its comprehensive portfolio of quality solutions, ZEISS helps
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Goodyear Tire & Rubber has unveiled the latest tire in its ElectricDrive family. The Goodyear ElectricDrive 2, an all-season EV tire, is designed to maximize EV performance–it features improved rolling resistance and long tread life, according to the company. It has an aerodynamic sidewall and a compound lower aerodynamic drag. The tire features SoundComfort technology,
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