Author: Mike Powell

  • Diesel-Powered Train Shuttle Opens at Tesla’s Giga Berlin

    Diesel-Powered Train Shuttle Opens at Tesla’s Giga Berlin

    Tesla has introduced a train shuttle service at its Gigafactory Berlin in Germany, marking the first time the company has offered rail access to its workers. The announcement was made on X (formerly Twitter) by Tesla Europe, stating that the train shuttle is capable of transporting 400 people per ride. A video was shared showcasing…

  • German Car of the Year 2024: Kia EV9 Secures First Place in the Luxury Category

    German Car of the Year 2024: Kia EV9 Secures First Place in the Luxury Category

    Kia EV9 Wins Luxury Category ⁣at⁢ German Car of ‌the⁤ Year 2024 Awards The Kia EV9 has officially been declared the⁢ winner ⁤in the “Luxury” ⁣category at the ​German Car of the Year 2024 (GCOTY) Awards. Outshining eight other ⁢competitors in its class, the vehicle received high‍ praise⁣ from a panel of 27 trade journalists.…

  • $2B Investment in Georgia Amplified by Hyundai and LG Energy

    $2B Investment in Georgia Amplified by Hyundai and LG Energy

    Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution (LGES) have announced an additional $2 billion investment in their battery cell manufacturing joint venture at the Metaplant in Bryan County, Georgia. This brings the total investment in the joint venture to over $4.3 billion and will result in the creation of 400 new jobs in the local…

  • Highland’s Arrival in Australia Leads to Cancellation of Tesla Model 3 Performance Orders

    Tesla has apparently canceled orders⁢ for the Model 3 Performance in Australia shortly after launching the updated Model ‍3 in the country. ⁤Some ‌customers who had ordered the Model 3 Performance took to the Tesla Owners Australia Facebook group to express their ​disappointment over⁢ the cancellation of their orders. Tesla sent a ‍message to these…

  • Highland’s Arrival Leads to Tesla Canceling Model 3 Performance Orders in Australia

    Tesla has allegedly canceled orders for the Model 3 Performance in Australia shortly after the release of the facelifted Model 3 in the country. Numerous customers who had placed orders for the flagship variant took to the Tesla Owners Australia Facebook group to express their disappointment and frustration. Tesla sent a message to affected customers…

  • Fuel Cell Trucks Revealed by Ballard and Quantron

    Fuel Cell Trucks Revealed by Ballard and Quantron

    Ballard Power Systems and Quantron⁢ AG have​ teamed ⁢up to launch fuel cell electric commercial ⁤vehicles, furthering their collaboration‌ that began in September 2021. The alliance aims to accelerate the transition to zero-emission freight transport and represents a significant milestone ⁣in advancing‍ hydrogen-powered transportation solutions, especially in the commercial ⁢vehicle sector.⁤ The vehicles delivered not…

  • Xos, Inc. Demonstrates the Multi-Use Capabilities of Xos Hub™ in Tour

    Xos, Inc. Demonstrates the Multi-Use Capabilities of Xos Hub™ in Tour

    Xos, Inc., a leading manufacturer of zero-emission medium and heavy-duty commercial electric vehicles, recently completed a tour to showcase the versatility of its mobile charging solution, the Xos Hub™. The tour, which covered various locations on the West Coast, highlighted the Hub’s ability to cater to different use cases, ranging from parcel delivery vehicles to…

  • Tesla’s Latest Upgrade Shows Enhanced Camera Quality, Acknowledged by FSD Beta Testers

    Tesla’s Latest Upgrade Shows Enhanced Camera Quality, Acknowledged by FSD Beta Testers

    Tesla has made upgrades to the ⁣side repeater cameras in its Full-Self Driving (FSD) beta vehicles, according to reports from testers. While the ​cameras themselves remain the same, ‌Tesla has made software tweaks and improved processing capabilities to provide a clearer and sharper vision. Tesla utilizes eight cameras in its electric vehicles for mapping the…

  • BMW offers a sneak peek of the future vehicle design concept with Neue Klasse.

    BMW offers a sneak peek of the future vehicle design concept with Neue Klasse.

    The BMW Group recently unveiled its latest design concept, ‌the vision Neue Klasse, showcasing‌ the future of its ⁣core brand vehicles. This design is a departure from BMW’s previous controversial grille design. The Neue Klasse models promise 30% more range, 30% faster charging, and 25% more efficiency. The concept vehicle ⁢will make its public debut…

  • After midnight, Australian utility offers affordable EV charging to users who plug in

    Australian utility AGL Energy has introduced a new electricity supply plan aimed at encouraging more electric vehicle (EV) owners to charge their vehicles overnight. The Night Saver Energy Plan offers a discounted rate of 8 cents per kilowatt-hour between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m., allowing EV owners to fully charge their vehicles for…