The first Zeekr X crossover EVs built specifically for the European market have rolled off the assembly line at the Geely-owned company’s factory in Ningbo, China, this last Sunday and have already been transported to the port, ready to be shipped to Sweden and the Netherlands. This second shipment will follow the first batch of…
Mini confirms its Countryman EV is U.S.-bound. Volvo closes the door on diesels. Tesla reaches 5M. And how worried about your EV battery should you be in hot weather? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Hot weather can degrade EV batteries, much more than cold weather, underscores the battery-health firm Recurrent in…
Pink diamonds take the Barbiecore craze to another level, but the rosy color comes at a cost. These gems are among the most rare and valuable diamonds around. And they’re far from perfect. “They’re actually damaged diamonds,” said Hugo Olierook, a geoscientist at Curtin University in Perth, Australia. The color comes from the warping of…
ESMC is a joint venture between TSMC, Germany’s Bosch and Infineon, and Dutch firm NXP that will build the Dresden plant. Germany’s Saxony state signed an agreement with Taiwanese chip giant TSMC on Tuesday to train German students in an effort to meet the growing demand for workers in the semiconductor sector. A shortage of…
Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4 or LFP) batteries are a type of rechargeable lithium-ion battery known for their high energy density, long cycle life, and enhanced safety characteristics. Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries are a promising technology with a robust chemical structure, resulting in high safety standards and long cycle life. Their…
General Motors will idle the CAMI Assembly Plant in Ingersoll, Ontario, from October through spring 2024. The company will halt production because of delays in the delivery of needed Ultium battery modules that power the BrightDrop Zevo 600 and Zevo 410 electric vans produced at the plant, the automaker said. “CAMI Assembly will take downtime…
For hundreds of millions of years, pancake-shaped animals the size of a needle tip have been roving the seas with an appetite for tasty microbes and algae. They’re called placozoans, and are among the simplest of the major animal lineages. As simple as they are, a team of researchers has found compelling evidence of neuron-like…
The United Auto Workers (UAW) strike against General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis has come at a critical juncture for the automotive industry, and the ongoing transition to electric vehicles could impact the outcome significantly, a new report states. Automakers are pouring billions of dollars into manufacturing new EV plants with additional support from government incentives,…
Hot weather can cause EV batteries to degrade faster, but there are some simple things owners can do to help protect their cars, according battery-health analysis firm Recurrent. Recurrent publishes battery health reports for used EVs, but also uses the data pulled from vehicles to study the impact of hot and cold weather on range…
Spanish mountain bike brand Mondraker is known all over the world for its high-performance and lightweight mountain bikes. Just like all other prominent cycling brands, Mondraker has hopped aboard the e-bike train, previously launching a slew of both practical and for-sport e-bikes. This time around, it’s catering to more extreme riders with the launch of…
