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26 Apr 2022, 13:37 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The second generation of the Volkswagen Type 2 was especially appreciated by the camper community, and the official Westfalia custom builder obliged with a very practical cabin layout. Nevertheless, creative people manage to convert regular vans to...
26 Apr 2022, 10:28 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Many people still believe that EVs are no better for the environment than ICE vehicles, especially when considering the pollution generated by the batteries. A new study from the European body Green NCAP that assesses the environmental impact throu...
26 Apr 2022, 09:35 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Robotaxi companies are nothing new, but their operations are limited and are yet to be allowed to operate commercially. Pony.ai, an autonomous driving startup that operates in California and China, has received its first Chinese taxi license. This ...
26 Apr 2022, 08:19 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / GM’s Ultium platform underpins the company’s EVs like the GMC Hummer EV, Chevrolet Silverado EV, and the Cadillac Lyriq. It features clever designs to maximize range and performance while also improving charging times. A new energy reco...
25 Apr 2022, 11:36 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / This is coming back again and again as carmakers scramble to cram more and more features inside their infotainment systems. Most of them are just gimmicks and nobody uses them beyond the first encounter, while others could be useful but are so poor...
22 Apr 2022, 15:53 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / When Tesla started deliveries of the Model 3 RWD with lithium ferrophosphate (LFP) batteries, it made a strange recommendation on its website and in the user manual. Unlike the usual charging behavior for Li-Ion batteries, Tesla said it’s OK ...
16 Apr 2022, 22:24 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The car industry is trying to deal with production glitches, parts shortages, and long delivery delays. As people got more anxious to get their new vehicles faster, they also got more inclined to pay extra, and so the dealer markups became the norm...
15 Apr 2022, 22:24 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Most hydrogen used today is produced from natural gas in a non-sustainable manner. A discovery at Tel Aviv University allows producing green hydrogen via photosynthesis, and the process could be cost-effective enough to be scaled to industrial requ...
15 Apr 2022, 17:46 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Kia EV9 flagship electric SUV was not present on stage at this year’s edition of the New York Auto Show, which marked the release of the refreshed Telluride. Nevertheless, the spiritual successor of the Telluride did not escape unmentione...
15 Apr 2022, 16:08 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / If you're trying to build a connection with the local fire brigade or just want to have fun in an odd-looking vehicle, this 1993 Toyota Dyna fire truck might be your best bet. With a powerful diesel engine and off-road capabilities, this will ...
15 Apr 2022, 15:05 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Chevrolet Bolt has been a disaster for GM, there’s no question about it. The company has tried its best to dodge Bolt’s problems before finally deciding to take the right decision and replace the Li-Ion batteries on all the vehicles it ...
15 Apr 2022, 13:31 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / GM is throwing piles of cash to accelerate its EV production and this implies building battery factories as well. The Ultium technology that GM develops in partnership with battery maker LG Energy Solution will be key to the company’s success...
15 Apr 2022, 10:28 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Golden State once again wants to set the norms for emissions and EV mandates. An ambitious proposal was released by California Air Resources Board (CARB), requiring ZEVs and plug-in hybrids to make up 68% of new-vehicle sales by 2030 and 100% b...
15 Apr 2022, 09:18 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Li-Ion batteries are the centerpieces of EV development and have also gained relevance in energy storage applications. Things seem to be moving pretty slowly, but there are myriads of startups that try to break technological barriers. Enovix is one...
14 Apr 2022, 18:04 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Consumer interest in the electric version of the popular Ford F-150 has been impressive. The number of reservations far surpassed Ford’s production capacity for the 2022 model year, which prompted the Dearborn company to stop taking more rese...
14 Apr 2022, 16:06 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The market can’t have enough of these Volkswagen T2 campers and we can understand why just by looking at this one we’ve found on Bring a Trailer. Recently converted as a camper, this Brazilian Type 2 T2 looks as if it just left the fact...
14 Apr 2022, 15:14 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Ford will start deliveries for the F-150 Lightning in less than two weeks and the Dearborn company wants everyone to know that the electric pickup truck will shape the future. Thanks to its Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability, the F-150 Lightning can ...
14 Apr 2022, 13:57 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The chip shortage is bad for every company in the car industry, but it’s not the only problem that affects car manufacturing. In the latest move, GM decided to build six popular Chevy models without ventilated seat blower motors. This comes i...
14 Apr 2022, 12:00 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / During the UBS Paris Electric Car Day this week, Volkswagen showed improvement plans for its electric vehicle platform. These include a higher range of up to 435 miles, faster-charging speeds, and better performance to compete with the best on the ...
14 Apr 2022, 10:35 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Mercedes-Benz has put the Vision EQXX concept on the road demonstrating world-record efficiency of 8.7 kWh per 100 km (14 kWh per 100 miles). The concept traveled a total of 1,008 km (626 miles) and arrived at the destination with a 15% state of ch...