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EV Startup Faraday Future Moves its Headquarters to China
Jan 30, 2023 12:00 AM WSTEvergrande Health Industry Group Limited, which owns a 45 percent of electric vehicle startup Faraday Future (FF), announced today that the struggling EV startup has left southern California and moved its operating headquarters to China.
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Lucid’s New ‘Stealth Look’ Appearance Package for the Electric Air Sedan Compliments its High Performance DNA
Jan 09, 2023 8:45 AM WSTLuxury electric automaker Lucid Group unveiled a new “Stealth Look” exterior appearance package for the Lucid Air sedan. The darker Stealth Look gives the Air sedan a more aggressive appearance, which is fitting for the 1,000+ horsepower Lucid Air. The new Stealth Look will be available as an option for Air Grand Touring Performance, Air Grand Touring, and Air Touring models.
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Toyota’s Redesigned Prius May Get More Drivers Behind the Wheel of a Hybrid Vehicle
Dec 25, 2022 12:50 PM WSTToyota has completely redesigned the Prius and its sleek looks and improved performance just might get more drivers behind the wheel of a hybrid vehicle. The new Prius may also attract buyers that are looking for a more affordable alternative than purchasing a fully-electric vehicle. The improved lithium ion battery allows the Prius to operate on EV-only mode for most daily commutes.
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Toyota to Collaborate With Texas-based Utility Provider Oncor to Accelerate a Vehicle-to-Grid EV Charging Ecosystem
Dec 15, 2022 11:05 AM WSTToyota Motor North America (Toyota) and Texas-based utility company Oncor will collaborate on a pilot project to expand vehicle-to-grid (V2G), charging technology. V2G technology allows the energy from an electric vehicle’s battery to flow back to the grid when not being used. The project is Toyota’s first collaboration with a public utility company. The research will allow Toyota and Oncor to be better prepared to support a more comprehensive EV charging ecosystem in the U.S.
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Stellantis to Idle its Illinois Assembly Plant Indefinitely, Citing the High Costs of Electric Vehicles
Dec 09, 2022 2:00 PM WSTAutomaker Stellantis, which is the parent company of the Chrysler Jeep, Dodge and Ram, announced on Friday it will stop production at its assembly plant in Belvidere, Illinois on February 28, 2023. The automaker has no formal plans to reopen the 5 million square foot factory and cited the rising costs of its shift to electric vehicles as the reason for the unexpected closure. Early this year, Stellantis announced plans to transform Chrysler into an electric-only brand by 2028.
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Apple Delays its Long Rumored Electric ‘Apple Car’ Until 2026, According to Sources
Dec 06, 2022 3:30 PM WSTThe much-anticipated electric "Apple Car" from technology giant Apple Inc. won’t be here until at least 2026, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday citing sources familiar with the company's plans. It also appears that Apple is abandoning the Apple Car’s SAE Level-5 autonomous driving technology for a more simplified self-driving system for highways.
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The World’s First Level-4 Automated Parking Feature Developed by Mercedes-Benz and Bosch is Approved for Commercial Use
Dec 01, 2022 12:30 PM WSTMercedes-Benz received approval for its advanced automated parking technology that it co-developed with Bosch from Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA). The SAE Level-4 automated parking technology is approved for use at a parking garage at Stuttgart Airport. It’s the world’s first Level-4 self-parking function to be approved for commercial use.
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Hyundai Motor Group Signs MoU with SK On Co. to Secure Batteries for EVs Built in the U.S.
Nov 29, 2022 9:40 AM WSTHyundai Motor Group is moving one step closer to securing the batteries its needs for future electric vehicles the automaker will build in North America. The automaker announced the signing of a MoU with battery maker SK On Co., Ltd to secure a supply of batteries for EV production in the U.S. The agreement is part of the automaker's plans to become one of the world's largest manufacturers of electric vehicles.
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Tesla May Build its Next Factory in South Korea, According to the Country’s Presidential Office
Nov 23, 2022 9:25 AM WSTTesla Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Wednesday that South Korea was among its top candidates for a new factory. The plant would allow Tesla to tap into the growing electric vehicle market in South Korea, according to the country’s presidential office. Musk made the remarks in a video call with President Yoon Suk-yeol. Tesla also plans to step up cooperation with South Korea on supply chains for electric vehicle production in the country.
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Mazda Outlines Plans to Invest $10.6 Billion in Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Development Through 2030
Nov 22, 2022 12:30 PM WSTA changing auto industry and pressure from governments to reduce carbon emissions has prompted Mazda to revamp its strategic roadmap through 2030, which include a significant investment for developing new electric vehicles. Mazda’s aims for electric vehicles to be up to 40% of its total global sales by 2030.