Rivian’s fresh quarterly electric vehicle production and delivery numbers reveal another outstanding quarter and significant ramp-up progress. During the third quarter of 2023, the company produced 16,304 battery electric vehicles (BEV) at its manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois, which is 121 percent more than a year ago and a new record. In terms of vehicle…
Fairy circles inspire wonder in viewers and fuel contention among experts. For decades, scientists have hotly debated the origin of the strange, polka-dot-like patterns of barren earth, which have been found in the Namib Desert, stretching from Angola to northern South Africa. Some researchers also say they occur in the Australian outback. Now, there’s something…
Porsche is expanding its hybrid range for the new Cayenne further. As the third plug-in model of the luxury SUV series that was comprehensively revised recently, the new Cayenne S E-Hybrid impresses with its finely balanced driving dynamics, comfort and efficiency. The new Cayenne S E-Hybrid SUV and Coupe models can be ordered immediately, and…
Magna International Inc., one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, is investing more than US$790 million in the U.S. to build three new supplier facilities, two of which will be housed at Ford’s BlueOval City campus in Tennessee. In addition to the two West Tennessee locations, Magna will also build a stamping and assembly facility in…
X Shore, a Swedish company that makes all-electric boats, unveiled the third model in its lineup dubbed the X Shore Pro, which is aimed at companies, cities, governments, and all the other professional categories. The firm, which has its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, and manufactures its boats in Nyköping, says that one of the first…
Lexus LF-ZC & LF-ZL Lexus unveiled concept models at the Japan Mobility Show 2023, under the theme ‘‘Pushing the Boundaries of the Electrified Experience‘‘, with a focus on redefining the electric car experience and exploring fresh ideas for electric mobility. Lexus showcased its global premiere of the next-generation Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) concept car, the…
GWM ORA has announced the launch of its new test drive centre initiative, which provides additional coverage and support for the brands existing Retailer network. Strategically located, the new sites will offer the same lively and colourful corporate identity as the main Retailer sites, just on a smaller scale. Each test drive centre will offer…
Tesla plans to build a $25,000-euro (just under $27,000 at current exchange rates) EV at its factor near Berlin, according to a Reuters report published Monday. The report, cites an anonymous source with knowledge of the matter, but the source did not say when production would begin. CEO Elon Musk announced plans for the lower-priced…
Electric cargo bikes are reshaping urban mobility in many parts of the world. In Europe, they’ve been around for quite some time now, and have proven to be viable replacements to cars on daily commutes and errands around town. In the US, they’re picking up some steam, too, as evidenced by the growing number of…
The ‘Avinya’ series, initially unveiled in 2022, aspires to redefine electric mobility by delivering a superior in-cabin experience, enhanced connectivity, advanced driver-assistance systems, performance, refinement, and safety. Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd (TPEM) and Jaguar Land Rover Plc (JLR), subsidiaries of Tata Motors Limited (TML), have formed an agreement to collaborate on the development of…
