The California Legislature this week passed a landmark bill that would require major companies to publicly disclose their greenhouse gas emissions, a move with national and global repercussions in governments’ efforts to fight climate change. A spokesman for Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, declined on Wednesday to say whether he would sign the bill. If…
Last night, Rivian began to push its newest over-the-air software update, 2023.42.0. Some vehicle owners were clearly excited to update to the newest version, as it promised to improve proximity locking, vehicle access, a gauge view, and more. However, owners who installed the software update immediately after it was released were instead met with hung…
Cleaner energy technologies like electric cars and solar panels are spreading so rapidly that the global use of oil, coal and natural gas could peak this decade, but countries will still need to pursue more aggressive measures if they want to limit global warming to relatively safe levels, the world’s leading energy agency said Tuesday….
Altigreen will engage in cross-promotional activities to educate electric 3-wheeler users about Bolt.Earth’s app, which helps drivers locate nearby charging points with ease. In-store and on-the-ground campaigns will further publicize the partnership’s perks. Altigreen, a pioneering manufacturer of electric vehicles for the last-mile sector, has partnered with Bolt.Earth, a leading provider of charging infrastructure for…
By Zan Dubin-Scott I’m standing on the sidewalk in the sun, proudly gazing at 70-plus vehicles lined up and ready to go for a history-making event–the world’s first electric vehicle parade–when my phone rings. A group of us early adopters had organized the procession, reaching out to every EV owner we knew within spitting distance…
The new Hyundai Kona features over-the-air (OTA) software updates for new functions, design and interaction possibilities in the vehicle, which can be managed via the V-shape display. Continental has delivered V-shaped displays to equip vehicle manufacturer Hyundai. The technology company’s state-of-the-art display solution will now be part of the new Hyundai Kona series, which is…
Toyota will invest an additional $8 billion in its first North American electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility, announced the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, adding another 3,000 jobs. The project, dubbed “Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina” (TBMNC) was first announced as a $1.29 billion investment in 2021, with expansions in 2022 and 2023. Now…
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…
New electric vehicles sold in the United States have become less expensive in the last 12 months, according to Kelley Blue Book’s latest report, with the average transaction price (ATP) of a new EV going down more than 22 percent in September compared with the same month last year. Tesla played a big role in…
Battery packs are the most critical component of an electric vehicle, and they also happen to be the most expensive. How much a battery pack costs largely depends the chemical composition and its capacity; raw material costs, production expenses, packaging complexities, and supply chain stability are also big factors. Add to that the fact that…
