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Chill Wind Not Fatal for BEV Future, Supporters Claim
Stories of BEVs stranded in the snow make good headlines but will not put an electric future at risk, advocates say.
By Eric Volkman • Feb. 8, 2024 -
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Porsche Reveals Upgraded Taycan BEV With Up to 939 hp
Midcycle changes provide the Tesla Model S rival with an improved maximum range of up to 421 miles and a 0-62 mph time of 2.4 seconds.
By Greg Kable • Feb. 8, 2024 -
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Renault Adds Compact SUV to Gas Hybrid Offering
Symbioz family-focused vehicle strengthens Renault in C-segment.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 8, 2024 -
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Mini Releases Gas Powertrain Details
Customers not attracted by BEVs offered gas-powered Mini Cooper C and Mini Cooper S.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 7, 2024 -
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Cybersecurity Threat Likely to Grow Exponentially as SDVs Emerge
About 13% of cybersecurity attacks logged last year were made through accessing programming interfaces in vehicle apps (APIs), meaning as software becomes more prevalent onboard vehicles, so do the avenues available for attack by Black Hat hackers.
By David Zoia • Feb. 7, 2024 -
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Mercedes-Benz Introduces 2024 eSprinter Cargo Van
The U.S.-produced electric-powered cargo van is aimed at the delivery sector with a WLTP city range rating of 329 miles.
By Greg Kable • Feb. 7, 2024 -
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EV9 Takes Kia to Next Level
In what might seem out of character for the mass-market Kia brand, the South Korean automaker takes on luxury marques with the battery-electric EV9 large CUV. Anyone who has watched Kia’s upmarket moves in the past few years shouldn’t be surprised.
By Bob Gritzinger • Feb. 6, 2024 -
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Transparent Displays Come Into Focus
Auto industry analysts say the cockpit user experience is more important than horsepower in the EV era, and transparent display technology can be key while also enhancing vehicle safety.
By Andy Travers • Feb. 6, 2024 -
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Renault’s Hyvia Sets Out Its Hydrogen Powertrain Strategy
CEO says mass scale production will create the economies necessary to help hydrogen fuel cells become an affordable zero-emissions powertrain.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 6, 2024 -
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BEV Buy-In Depends on Charger Build-Out
Global consulting firm McKinsey reports that many consumers will come off the sidelines to buy BEVs when fast chargers are as visible and ubiquitous as gas stations.
By David Kiley • Feb. 5, 2024 -
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HiPhi Z Tops Arctic Circle BEV Winter Test
China's Human Horizons takes ice crown, claims close to advertised range in sub-zero temperatures.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 5, 2024 -
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Overcoming Autonomous Vehicle Safety Concerns
ADAS remains popular but further automated driving safety moves, are still a tough sell.
By By Graham Jarvis • Feb. 2, 2024 -
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Mazda Unveils 2025 CX-70 Hybrid and PHEV
Mazda introduces the '25 CX-70, which comes as both a hybrid-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle.
By David Kiley • Feb. 1, 2024 -
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StoreDot’s Extreme Fast-Charging Cells Set for Market
Battery specialist begins manufacturing of its first silicon-dominant battery cells that can handle extreme fast-charging.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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German Energy Company Claims Methanol Is ICE Savior
Obrist Group highlights the fantasy of switching a billion global vehicles to battery-electric power when ICE has clear cost and implementation advantage.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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Jeep’s First BEV Hits U.S. Market This Fall
The Wagoneer S will be the latest addition to Jeep’s lineup of electrified vehicles already comprising the Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrids. It is to be joined by the Wrangler-inspired all-electric Recon also due out later this year.
By WardsAuto Staff • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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Switch to Electric Vehicles Disrupting Workforces Worldwide
A European Association of Automotive Suppliers study forecasts the loss of 359,000 European jobs related to internal-combustion-engine powertrains between 2030 and 2035.
By Sara Lewis • Jan. 29, 2024 -
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UAW Endorses Biden for Re-election Over ‘Scab’ Trump
Labor expert Harley Shaiken says UAW leadership’s endorsement of Biden could be decisive in states like Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania where the union has a strong presence – even though it is easy to find Trump supporters in any auto plant.
By Joseph Szczesny • Jan. 26, 2024 -
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Dealers Want to “Hit the Brakes” on EVs
Protests over EV regulations reach new levels.
By Jim Henry • Jan. 26, 2024 -
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Maserati Claims 100% Italian Made Standard
Iconic automaker says even its BEVs are entirely designed, developed and manufactured at its historic Modena factory.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 26, 2024 -
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Will the BEV Signal the End of the Classic Car?
Poor longevity of the modern BEV could see consumers hold on to more enduring powertrain technology.
By Eric Volkman • Jan. 25, 2024 -
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2025 Chevy Equinox Better, Brawnier
Chevrolet is looking to build market share in the compact CUV segment with a more chiseled look and better value based on standard features.
By David Kiley • Jan. 23, 2024 -
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Iveco Joins BASF’s European BEV Battery Recycling Project
Italian heavy-duty vehicle maker boosts its drive for circular economy status with recycling deal.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 23, 2024 -
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Brit BEV Maker Arrival in ‘Insolvency Talks’
Electric light-commercial-vehicle maker is latest start-up to run out of funds.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 23, 2024 -
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Cruise Challenges Bump-in-the-Road, Says Oxa
GM Cruise's woes should not hold back the autonomous technology industry in passenger shuttle services.
By Siegfried Mortkowitz • Jan. 22, 2024
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