Despite remarkable growth in recent years, electric vehicles remain an unknown quantity for most car buyers in the United States. The explanation for that is that battery-electric cars make up a small portion of the U.S. new car market – 5.6 percent in 2022 (and that was the best year ever for EVs). But as…
In November 2022, Mercedes-Benz and Bosch received the world’s first approval for commercial use of their highly automated and driverless parking function in Germany. New Delhi: Following the S-Class, EQS and the EQE Saloons, the highly automated parking function Intelligent Park Pilot (SAE Level 42) is now also available for the new E-Class Saloon and…
The Ford F-150 Lightning, an electric extension of America’s best-selling F-Series pickup truck line, is coming to Switzerland in limited numbers this year, the automaker announced Tuesday. It’s the second European market for the truck following the April announcement that F-150 Lightning is coming to Norway. With its planned launch set for the end of November,…
Is Nissan planning its U.S. market future around hybrid trucks, electric ones, or both? And we get drive time in the very affordable and quick Volvo EX30, just as Volvo plans out its future around bidirectional charging in some of its other models. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2025 Volvo EX30…
As electric vehicles (EVs) zoom into the automotive spotlight, a critical concern looms over the horizon: How long will their batteries last? The EV revolution may be in full swing, but we’re still in the infancy of gathering data on how long these electric steeds will gallop. With most EVs on the road for less than…
Digital twins, like CAD designs and process models, play a vital role in optimizing processes, reducing waste, and accelerating time-to-market. Edited excerpts: Q: Where do you think India lags in digital, smart manufacturing compared to large global manufacturing companies?I want to emphasize the game-changing impact of digital technology on the Indian economy, particularly in manufacturing…
A concept EV challenges the notion that electric cars need four wheels, or even three. Hertz backs away from its ambitious EV plans. One company pushes ahead with plans for U.S.-made solid-state cells. And Chevrolet Bolt EV owners have a new option to remedy their battery and their wallet. This and more, here at Green…
General Motors’ third-quarter financial results show a slow production ramp of Ultium EVs but indicate the automaker is unlikely to meet its near-future electric vehicle delivery targets. GM reported that it delivered just 4,222 Ultium EVs in Q3, compared to 15,835 Bolt EV and Bolt EUV models. The Bolt EV and EUV, which are based…
The prototype Honda AWM combines industry leading cutting performance and operator comfort with high location accuracy and obstacle detection. New Delhi: Honda Tuesday introduced the all-electric prototype Honda Autonomous Work Mower (AWM), the company’s first battery-powered electric zero-turn riding (ZTR) mower, aimed at boosting worksite efficiencies through autonomous solutions. The Honda AWM will be featured…
Okaya EV Partners with Bluwheelz Okaya EV, a leading player in the electric vehicle (EV) industry announces its strategic collaboration with Bluwheelz, a trailblazing tech-enabled logistics company, to revolutionize the last-mile logistics landscape with an environmentally friendly approach. This partnership marks a significant step towards a greener and more efficient future in the logistics sector….
