The Korea Herald reports that Hyundai aims to develop its own LFP batteries for EVs. The information comes from “industry sources” who also specify that Hyubndai has started this year a two-year joint project with Korean battery makers and under it, the brand will complete the development of LFP batteries in 2024. These new batteries…
The Elec reports that Ford has hired a former VP at Samsung SDI to develop EV batteries in its joint venture with SK On – Blue Oval SK. According to The Elec’s sources, the company has appointed Kim Sung-hoon. He has experience and expertise in developing large batteries, manufacturing technologies such as stacking of battery…
Ram’s approach to marketing the new Ram 1500 Ramcharger seems a bit questionable at best. At worst, it’s deceptive. Let’s get right to it. Tim Kuniskis, Ram brand CEO, made this statement in the press release announcing the Ramcharger: “With unlimited battery-electric range, the Ram 1500 Ramcharger is the pinnacle of the light-duty pickup truck segment…
Audi commences manufacture of electric motors for the Premium Platform Electric (PPE). The newly developed electric motors will be used for the first time in the Audi Q6 e-tron series. Production of the first fully electric Audi model is scheduled to start at the Ingolstadt headquarters at the end of the year with the PPE-based…
Cruise is facing two federal investigations over the safety of its cars, including two incidents where the robot cars appeared not to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. Cruise is recalling 950 driverless cars from the roads across the United States following a crash involving one of its robotaxis and will likely issue more recalls, General…
In September, global sales of plug-in electric cars almost reached a level of 1.3 million units, which is the highest result ever recorded. According to EV-Volumes data, shared by researcher Jose Pontes, 1,291,077 new passenger plug-in electric cars were registered globally in September (23 percent more than a year ago). Rechargeable cars also secured a…
Rivian’s fast-charging network won’t be free anymore to owners. Polestar is looking at some very large-format battery cells for its flagship EV. And might the next Chevy Bolt EV be made in Kansas? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The next-generation Chevrolet Bolt EV might be made in the U.S.—at GM’s Fairfax Assembly…
Rivian will start for billing for use of DC fast-chargers on its Adventure Network starting this month, according a bulletin sent to owners. The automaker confirmed to Green Car Reports that an email was sent last week to owners who had charged at the network’s sites, informing them that billing would start in “early November.”…
The Irvine, California-based electric vehicle startup Rivian announced that it will enable other companies to purchase its custom-designed Rivian Commercial Van as an initial period of making them exclusively for Amazon concludes. This move provides companies all around the world more opportunity to electrify their delivery fleets with a state-of-the-art vehicle, which will help to…
A Tesla Model 3 owner in the UK who had sued Tesla for allegedly failing to meet Full Self-Driving claims settled the case outside of court. Ed Butler, who shared the story on the Tesla Motor Club forum (via Drive Tesla Canada), had requested Tesla to reimburse him the 5,800 pounds ($7,100) he had paid…
