When the Tesla Cybertruck was unveiled in 2019, it featured angular black wheel covers that complemented the edgy look of the all-electric pickup. Fast forward to 2023 and more and more Cybertruck prototypes and so-called release candidate (RC) units are roaming the streets of the United States as the Texas Gigafactory is getting ready to…
The 2024 Kia EV9 three-row electric SUV will arrive in US dealerships in the fourth quarter with a starting MSRP of $54,900. The price doesn’t include the mandatory destination charge as Kia hasn’t yet provided it. However, based on the $1,320 shipping fee for the EV6, the EV9 will likely start just over $56,000. The…
After announcing a new battery electric vehicle factory that will begin churning out new models in 2026, Toyota has revealed new details about the new, advanced batteries that will power its next-generation EVs. The Japanese automaker will rely on four next-generation battery types, three with new liquid electrolyte battery technologies and one with solid-state battery…
Electric Three-Wheeler Sales: September 2023 In a significant development in the electric vehicle (EV) market, September 2023 has witnessed a noteworthy surge of 12% in the sales of electric three-wheelers. The sales data climbed from 4,761 units to an impressive 5,361 units during the month, signaling a growing preference for eco-friendly transportation options. Electric Three-wheeler…
Trek is one of the biggest and most popular bicycle brands in the world, and for good reason. For decades, the brand has somehow managed to cater to all disciplines of cycling, while producing bikes that fit most people’s budgets. Out of all the bikes in Trek’s model range, the Marlin is by far the…
Semiconductors are crucial to the production of smartphones, cloud computing, cars, medical devices and weapons systems. A shortage of chips during the pandemic prompted U.S. auto production cuts. A bipartisan group of nearly 120 U.S. lawmakers on Friday urged Congress to avoid lengthy environmental reviews that could delay completion of semiconductor factories that receive government…
A team of 11 scientists reported in March in the journal Nature that they had discovered a room-temperature superconductor. Eight of those scientists have now asked Nature to retract their paper. That pits them against the man who led the research: Ranga P. Dias, a professor of mechanical engineering and physics at the University of…
These 1 lakh e-scooters were serviced in 275 cities across India through 350-plus service touchpoints. New Delhi : Greaves Electric Mobility Private Limited (GEMPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Greaves Cotton Limited, has serviced 100,000 electric two wheelers during April-September 2022 The company said in a media release that it is committed to meeting the…
Suppliers to the Hyundai plant have pledged to invest nearly USD 2.3 billion and to hire nearly 5,800 people. A South Korean company that makes automotive seat frames will open a factory in Georgia to supply a new Hyundai Motor Group plant. Daechang Seat Corp., based in Gyeongju, South Korea, said Monday that it would…
Report warns of coming record global temps Global temperatures will hit record highs over next 5 years, world meteorological org says 04:05 Monday was the world’s hottest day on record, exceeding an average of 62.6 degrees Fahrenheit for the first time, according to initial measurements taken on Tuesday by U.S. meteorologists. The average daily air…
