The powertrain on Hyundai's all-electric IONIQ 5 was named one of the 2022 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems. The annual awards recognize compelling powertrain advancements that are all-new, or significantly improved. The IONIQ 5 was selected for its performance, charging capability, range and price. Hyundai has earned fifteen Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems recognitions since the awards' annual...

28 September 2022

General Motors will invest $760 million at its Toledo, Ohio propulsion manufacturing operations to prepare the facility for production of drive units that will be used in future Ultium-based battery electric trucks, including the Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV and GMC HUMMER EVs. Toledo Propulsion Systems will be GM’s first U.S. powertrain or propulsion-related manufacturing facility transformed for...

28 September 2022

Polestar cars will premiere its first SUV, Polestar 3, at a launch event on October 12, 2022, in Copenhagen, Denmark. Featuring Polestar CEO, Thomas Ingenlath, and Polestar Head of Design, Maximilian Missoni, the event will be live-streamed globally beginning at 1 p.m. EST, allowing consumers a glimpse at the brand’s debut in the SUV market. Polestar 3 is a powerful, design-led electric performance SUV that appeals...

28 September 2022

Just a few weeks after the market launch of the new BMW X1, the fully electric model variant of the compact Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) - BMW iX1 xDrive30 will also be released onto the road for the first time in November 2022. The BMW iX1 xDrive30 is the brand's first all-wheel drive electric vehicle in the premium compact segment. Two highly integrated e-drive units on the front and rear axles generate a...

28 September 2022

Kia America and Electrify America have announced a collaboration to provide drivers of the all-new second-generation 2023 Kia Niro EV with 500 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of complimentary EV charging at any Electrify America station across the United States. The charging credit can enable Niro EV owners to drive as many as 1,950 miles, depending on driving style and external conditions. The all-electric Niro EV has an...

28 September 2022

After an initial optimization at the end of 2021, which increased its range by 6.5% (+22 km), the Peugeot e-208 will benefit from a major technological shift in 2023 to incorporate the new Peugeot e-308’s engine: maximum power will increase by 15%, from 100 kW/136 bhp to 115 kW/156 bhp, while major work on efficiency will reduce average energy consumption to just 12 kWh, increasing the range by 10.5%, or 38 km, to...

27 September 2022

The all-electric Fisker Ocean will be on display at the 2022 Mondial de l'Auto held at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles October 17-23, 2022. Production is on track for November 2022. Designed to be the most sustainable SUV on Earth, the Fisker Ocean features a beautifully crafted interior with ethically sourced, upcycled materials throughout. The eco-friendly cabin showcases high-grade upholstery, carpets, and...

27 September 2022

On Sunday, October 16, 2022, at 8:00 pm (CEST), Mercedes‑Benz and Mercedes‑AMG will unveil the new EQE SUV on the Mercedes me media platform and other digital channels. The new EQE SUV is the all-round EV model for both brands, expressed in the world premiere film through an entertaining alternation between dream scenes and reality. The fourth model on the electric vehicle architecture provides SUV enthusiasts with...

27 September 2022

Following its debut at the New York Auto Show earlier this year, Kia America welcomes top media from around the country to experience the all-new 2023 Niro first-hand in and around Northern San Diego County. From the stunning Encinitas coastline and into the foothills around Julian, California, the next-generation Niro has been designed from the ground up to meet and exceed the expectations of eco-minded consumers...

27 September 2022

Ford officially has broken ground at BlueOval City, its largest, most advanced auto production complex in the company’s 119-year history. Structural steel is erected less than one year after Ford and SK On announced their $5.6 billion investment to build a revolutionary all-new electric truck and advanced batteries for future Ford and Lincoln vehicles in West Tennessee. The nearly 6-square-mile mega campus will...

23 September 2022

LG Energy Solution signed separate partnership agreements with three major critical mineral suppliers in Canada. The latest arrangements to secure lithium and cobalt from Snow Lake Resources, Electra Battery Materials Corporation, and Avalon Advanced Materials are in line with LG Energy Solution's strategic vision to reinforce its key battery materials supply chain in North America. Under the terms, Electra will...

23 September 2022

XPeng revealed the pricing and specifications for its 4th production flagship SUV for the Chinese market - the XPeng G9. The G9 lineup includes three series - each with a different driving range - and six configurations in total. These are the RWD 570G, RWD 570E, and RWD 702E; 4WD Performance 650E and 650X; and a Launch Edition 650X. The 4WD Performance models come with a dual-chamber air suspension system as...

22 September 2022

General Motors and Environmental Defense Fund today announced a set of recommendations that seek to accelerate a zero-emissions, all-electric future for passenger vehicles in the model year 2027 and beyond. The recommendations were jointly developed by GM and EDF to support the next tier of EPA clean car standards. GM and EDF encourage EPA to establish standards aimed at ensuring that at least 50% of new vehicles...

22 September 2022

Lithion Recycling and General Motors today announced that GM Ventures, the automaker's investment arm, has made a strategic investment in Lithion's Series A financing round, supporting a new GM-Lithion strategic partnership agreement to pursue a circular battery ecosystem using Lithion's advanced battery recycling technology. With a recovery rate of over 95% and using Québec's green energy, Lithion's technology and...

22 September 2022

The upcoming Volvo EX90 all-electric flagship SUV will be revealed on November 9. Of course, one of the main focuses of the Volvo brand is continuing its legacy in vehicle safety. Moreover, the standard safety in the EX90 will be beyond that of any Volvo before it. As it should be because only innovation can drive us forward and make things better. The EX90 is the start of a new era for Volvo Cars, taking our legacy...

22 September 2022