IONIQ range, E-GMP platform and the Metaplant ramp — Hyundai’s EV push, tracked.
General Motors and Hyundai are joining forces to develop new vehicles and technologies, aiming to cut costs and speed up innovation. This partnership, announced on Thursday, will focus on internal combustion, electric, and hydrogen-powered vehicles, as reported by the NY Times. A Collaborative Effort The two automakers have signed a nonbinding agreement to explore areas…
Mercedes-Benz and U.S. battery startup Factorial are collaborating on a solid-state battery that aims to significantly boost electric vehicle (EV) range by the end of the decade. This new battery, named Solstice, is expected to extend EV range by about 80% compared to today’s average, with an energy density of 450 Watt-hours per kilogram, reports…
Sales of Chinese brands are up nearly 22% with Chinese companies overwhelmingly dominating sales of the EV market. Overcapacity in China’s auto manufacturing has become a major point of tension between the country and other big economies. The complaint from the west is that Beijing’s industrial policy has unfairly advantaged Chinese companies, leading to fears…
Hyundai Motor Company is gearing up for a massive expansion in Georgia, with plans to produce 300,000 electric vehicles (EVs) annually at its new manufacturing complex near Savannah. The South Korean automaker is betting big on rail transport to move these EVs efficiently and sustainably. According to Hyundai spokeswoman Bianca Johnson, about 70% of the…
BMW is gearing up to introduce its first hydrogen-powered vehicle by 2028, leveraging fuel cell technology developed in partnership with Toyota Motor Corp. The German automaker made the announcement on Thursday, highlighting its commitment to exploring alternative green technologies, according to Reuters. This move underscores BMW’s strategy to hedge its bets on which “green” technology…
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is set to make waves in the EV market with significant upgrades, including a native Tesla-based charging port and larger battery options. According to The Verge, these changes position the Ioniq 5 as one of the first non-Tesla vehicles to fully embrace the North American Charging Standard (NACS) from the…
Norway has set a new global benchmark in the electric vehicle (EV) market, with EVs capturing an astounding 94.3% share of new car sales in August. This unprecedented achievement underscores the country’s commitment to zero-emission transportation and its position as a world leader in EV adoption, reports Bloomberg. Tesla Leads the Charge The surge in…
Despite recent reports suggesting a slowdown, electric vehicle (EV) sales are indeed on the rise, albeit not as steeply as initially predicted. JD Power forecasts that by the end of 2024, the U.S. will see sales of 1.2 million EVs, marking a 9% share of the total vehicle market, down from an earlier estimate of…
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