Ford on Monday announced it will make the hardware required for its BlueCruise automated highway driver-assist system a standard feature on new vehicles, starting with certain 2024 models. Customers will then be able to access the feature on demand via a subscription. There will be complementary trial periods, after which customers will need to sign
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Stellantis is considering a $25,000 EV, although cost and labor hurdles remain. Magna argues for drive-motor disconnect clutches as a way of boosting range. And is Ford considering dynamic inductive charging? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  In a recent patent filing, Ford laid out the technology building blocks for allowing EVs to
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Battery material supplier Lyten has commissioned a lithium-sulfur battery pilot line with a capacity of 200,000 cells per year at its facility in Silicon Valley. It will begin delivering commercial battery cells to early-adopting customers within the defense, automotive, logistics and satellite sectors in 2023. The Lyten battery pilot line will produce lithium-sulfur cells in
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News: 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ EV Cadillac’s Biggest SUV Goes All-Electric Cadillac has jumped to the head of the class by announcing the 2025 Escalade IQ will be the most luxurious full-size, three-row, seven-passenger electric SUV when it debuts in late 2024. Cadillac isn’t new to electric vehicles as the 2023 Lyriq is in dealers
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The Europa-Park theme park near the German town of Rust is building a rollercoaster inspired partially by Rimac and the company’s high-performance electric vehicle technology. The new rollercoaster will be called the Voltron Nevera powered by Rimac, and it is set to open in 2024. Europe-Park is one of Europe’s biggest theme parks and is
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Lighter vehicles, faster product launches and supply chain resilience The design freedom inherent of additive manufacturing streamlines the production of complex designs. A variety of intricate patterns and shapes can be used with EV vehicles for body interior components, dashboard elements, battery housings, electronic board enclosures, heat exchangers, connectors, metal structural components, charging station parts,
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Elliot takes a spin in Nissan’s Japan-only electric kei car: the Sakura. With compact dimensions, ample interior space, nice squashy seats and a tantalising price, could this EV be a hit for Nissan in other markets too? 00:00 Intro 01:33 Mini EVs 02:15 Exterior walkaround 03:28 Battery 04:08 Squashy sofa seats! 05:57 Incredibly high demand
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Japanese electric motor manufacturer Nidec and Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer have established a joint venture (JV) company, Nidec Aerospace, to develop electric propulsion systems for the aerospace sector. Nidec will own a 51% share of the JV and Embraer will own the remaining 49%. The newly-established company will develop and manufacture the electric propulsion system
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When Should You Speak to a Car Accident Attorney? Know When It’s Time To Call in an Advocate This article may contain affiliate links. Introduction One of the most stressful incidents is being involved in an auto accident. As an accident victim, you’ve got numerous things to worry about, including: Medical expenses Property damage Insurance
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TeraWatt Infrastructure recently hosted a groundbreaking event for a new charging site for light-duty EV fleets in Inglewood, California. The site will feature 26 DC fast chargers, along with amenities for drivers. It’s slated to be operational in early 2024. The charging hub benefited from a $1.9-million California Energy Commission grant in support of ride-hail
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