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Toyota reveals plans to upgrade its Princeton, Indiana, plant with the goal of launching electric SUV production in the coming years, adding to its current bZ4X model.The automaker has recently previewed two electric SUV concepts aimed at slightly different audiences, with versions of both expected to be built stateside.The two plants in Indiana and Kentucky will source batteries from a new $13.9 billion facility in North Carolina that will launch production in 2025.Toyota has recently committed…
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Rivian enters into partnership with MEVCO, or Mining Electric Vehicle Company, to provide R1T electric pickups for the mining industry.Electric trucks have been in demand in the mining industry due to their zero-emissions nature, making them suitable for work in tunnels, as well as for other technical qualities.The mining industry has also been using pickups converted to electric power. If there is one industry besides the last-mile logistics giants that has been interested in electric pickup tr…
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Tritium Charging reveals in court filings that it is insolvent or is likely to become insolvent, and has appointed voluntary administrators from KPMG.The Australian-based maker of electric-vehicle chargers, launched in 2001, has recently moved one of its production facilities to Tennessee.Tritium has provided some 13,000 chargers in 47 countries, making the potential of a production halt a serious dilemma for existing owners of chargers when it comes to parts and maintenance.One thing we’ve lear…
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Redwood Materials expands its battery recycling operations in the US, all aimed at recovering useful metals and materials from scrapped EVs.The company’s operations produce 70% less CO2 emissions compared to traditional methods of processing ore into battery materials.Redwood’s processes can reclaim up to 95% of lithium from scrap battery components, while also reusing raw nickel and cobalt.Discussion of EV sustainability tends to focus on the question of raw materials currently necessary for li…
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We’re about three weeks away from the annual WrestleMania for rare foreign cars that is the Carlisle Import and Performance Nationals, with the venue itself celebrating 50 years of hosting automotive events.And when it comes to big, round anniversaries, 2024 will also celebrate the half-century mark of cars like the Volkswagen Rabbit/Golf, Volkswagen Scirocco, Volvo 240, Citroën CX, and the Tatra 613. “We’re calling all Rabbit and Golf owners to bring their cars to Carlisle in May 2024, which wi…
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2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 is due to land with a manufacturer-estimated range of 440 miles on a full charge, landing just below the EPA range rating of its Chevrolet Silverado EV sibling.The Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 will start at $99,495, joining two versions of the Hummer EV in GMC’s electric truck lineup.The electric truck is slated to offer 754 hp and 785 lb-ft of torque in Max Power mode, providing a maximum towing capacity of 10,000 pounds and a maximum payload of 1,450 pounds.Ev…
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Voltpost launches an EV charger designed to fit around lampposts, using existing city infrastructure and power supply, as an overnight charging solution for apartment and townhouse residents who may not have a dedicated charging spot. The charger can be installed in as little as an hour, the company says, and can accommodate up to four EVs.Voltpost’s EV charging station works along with an app, which handles payments and displays charger locations.As EV makers and charging station builders alik…
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Lotus reports that it delivered 6,970 vehicles in 2023, crediting the Eletre for pushing it toward an all-time record for the company.The brand now has 215 retail locations worldwide, having added 46 stores in 2023 alone.Lotus expects to deliver some 26,000 vehicles in 2024, projecting to triple its 2023 delivery results.Lotus has never chased the status of a volume automaker, even though some of its models have been among the greatest hits of Britain’s sports car industry.But thanks to EVs, Lot…
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Kia outlines vehicle plans through the rest of the decade, carving out a larger role for hybrids in addition to EV models.The automaker plans to launch six new EV models by 2026, with the EV3 due next, and to bring its lineup of hybrids from six to nine models by 2028.Kia has noted that the pace of growth in demand for EVs could be uneven in the coming years, citing several factors.The early part of the decade may have seen some automakers rush to announce plans to leave internal combustion behi…
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Hyundai and Kia reveal DAL-e delivery robot, meant for indoor settings, featuring a cargo capacity of 22 pounds.The robot can autonomously navigate complex environments, and use facial recognition tech to recognize people.Several automakers have been working on small robots aimed at different tasks, including Tesla, but commercialization even in the sphere of robots aimed at EV charging has yet to be seen.By now we’ve seen more than a few delivery robots of all sizes cautiously navigating city s…
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The top version of the Ioniq 6 hits most of the right notes in this segment, but the sweet spot of the lineup is elsewhere in the range.
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