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…
According to a statement put out by the minister’s office, during his discussion with Aptiv, Patil invited the company to explore the possibility of setting up an R&D centre in Mysuru, and Hubballi-Dharward. Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development MB Patil has invited global semiconductor and automotive technology companies to…
Toyota is strengthening its electric vehicle expansion plans in the US by pledging an additional $8 billion for its under-construction battery plant in North Carolina, bringing the total investments at the site to a whopping $13.9B, the brand said in a press release. The additional investment would result in a five-fold increase in the number…
Under the deal announced on Monday, Mobase, a supplier to Korea’s automotive industry, will use UltraSense chips in button bars it supplies to automakers. UltraSense Systems, a Silicon Valley startup that makes a chip that can replace mechanical buttons, said on Monday that it has signed a deal with South Korea’s Mobase Electronics to supply…
Do you ever feel like you need a break from the stress of everyday life? Do you wish you could just relax and enjoy a soothing massage? So many of us are looking for ways to unwind and recharge our batteries. How can we do that when we are busy with work, family, and other…
Chinese automakers are attacking on all fronts of the electric vehicle market, from tiny city cars to ultra-luxurious and spacious minivans. But they also want to show the world their know-how when it comes to building high-performance EVs that can rival Tesla’s Model S and Model X Plaid or the Lucid Air Sapphire. In September,…
Kia plans a full lineup of electric vehicles covering a wide range of market segments, especially crossovers and SUVs of all sizes. The Korean automaker has pledged to have 15 electric models in its global lineup by the end of 2027, including nine models badged EV1 to EV9, according to recent trademark applications filed around…
The all-new 2024 Hyundai Kona for the U.S. market debuted in Baltimore, Maryland. The second-generation Kona offers one of the most comprehensive product packages in the small SUV segment, including the widest range of powertrains. The all-new 2024 Kona is on sale now at U.S. dealers and the Kona Electric will be available late fall….
Hyundai is the latest major automaker to announce a switch to Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) on its vehicles starting in late 2024, giving owners access to Tesla’s massive charger network. Hyundai announced this morning that its new or refreshed electric vehicles in the United States will come exclusively with a NACS charging port beginning…
From Van Gogh’s sunflowers to Edvard Munch’s “The Scream,” there’s no shortage of seminal artwork that was made with a striking hue known as cadmium yellow. But that riot of color that artists squeezed from their paint tubes isn’t necessarily what museum goers see today: cadmium yellow’s brilliance often diminishes over time, as the paint…
