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Tesla searches for water to expand German factory output from 500k to 1M cars a year

According to local authorities and water associations, Tesla plans to drill for new water sources to supply an expansion of its electric vehicle plant near Berlin - the latest move by the automaker to speed up German bureaucracy.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 15, 2022, 11:38 a.m.
2024 Jaguar F-Pace PHEV announced with 20 percent more electric range

Upgraded battery pack enables the Jaguar F-Pace P400e plug-in electric hybrid to travel up to 40 miles (65 km) without sipping any gasoline – an increase of more than 20 per cent.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 15, 2022, 11:28 a.m.
New shock absorber to convert suspension motions into electricity

The American startup Gig Performance revealed a device called the Roadkil 5000 (kil, for kilowatt). It is designed to transform linear suspension motions into electricity while also providing damping force.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 15, 2022, 11:09 a.m.
Panasonic to supply Li-Ion batteries for Lucid luxury EVs

Panasonic has announced a new, multi-year partnership with Lucid Motors to supply them with lithium-ion battery cells for both the Lucid Air sedan and the upcoming Gravity SUV.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 15, 2022, 10:48 a.m.
Opel Mokka-e renamed to Mokka Electric, and its range increased by 20%

Opel is rebranding the all-electric Mokka-e to simply Opel Mokka Electric. This compact crossover will also have a larger battery option with more power in the future.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 14, 2022, 4:27 p.m.
These 10-year-old cars provide the longest remaining lifespans for the lowest prices in the US

Are you looking for an affordable, long-lasting vehicle? If so, we may have just what you need. The list includes everything from reliable sedans to family-friendly SUVs.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 14, 2022, 4:08 p.m.
Chinese EV gets zero safety rating in Latin NCAP crash test, because it didn't automatically cut off power after impact

The New Car Assessment Programme for Latin America and the Caribbean, Latin NCAP, published its first test of an Electric Vehicle. The JAC E10x, also called EJS1 and E-S1, showed a concerning zero star performance.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 14, 2022, 3:42 p.m.
Ford Bronco arriving in Europe next spring to challenge Land Rover Defender and Jeep Wrangler

In the spring of next year, Ford will launch its Bronco SUV in Europe. It will be available with four- and six-cylinder gasoline engines.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 14, 2022, 3:23 p.m.
Volkswagen Group announces strategic reshuffle to make a closer connection between Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche brands

In a move aimed at providing a “closer working connection” between each of the German giant's main brands, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi and Porsche will take on new areas of competence within a revised business structure that will provide “clearer priority setting and faster implementation of change”.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 14, 2022, 2:53 p.m.
Truck driver calls Tesla Semi a completely stupid car

Tomasz Orynski, a Polish trucker who went viral on Twitter for his discussion of Tesla Semi's practical aspects, referred to the vehicle as “completely stupid.”

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 14, 2022, 2:17 p.m.
Slovakia signs $1.37 billion deal for 152 CV90s infantry fighting vehicles from BAE Systems

As part of a government-to-government agreement between Sweden and the Slovak Republic, the Ministry of Defence of the Slovak Republic has signed an agreement with BAE Systems for the delivery of 152 CV9035 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs). The agreement is worth $1.37 billion (?1.3 billion).

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 14, 2022, 1:50 p.m.
Waze will have a new feature that would also be useful for Google Maps

The ability to enable or disable toll roads before selecting a route could greatly improve the user experience.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 14, 2022, 1:35 p.m.
Tesla launched Steam in its electric cars

Tesla has launched Steam Beta for Model S and Model X as part of its “holiday update”, meaning that thousands of games are now playable.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 14, 2022, 12:53 p.m.
Ram recalls 1.4 million trucks for tailgates that could fall open

Ram is recalling a total of 1,234,657 pickup trucks in the United States (plus a few hundred thousand sold outside the U.S.) to address tailgates that could pop open unexpectedly while driving.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 13, 2022, 8:47 p.m.
Genesis GV60 will be the first car in Europe to feature face recognition for vehicle entry and engine start

Genesis GV60 is the luxury brand's first dedicated electric vehicle. For the 2023 model year, it is getting a tech boost on the European market, including new biometric features, such as the world's first face recognition technology for keyless entry in a production vehicle.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 13, 2022, 8:30 p.m.
The new Buick Electra-X was recently spotted in the United States during road tests

The Buick Electra nameplate returns to production after over three decades. Although its precise appearance is still not public, recently leaked spy shots confirm that an electric crossover is in development.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 13, 2022, 2:07 p.m.
Honda teased 2023 Civic Type R TCR race car

Honda Performance Development (HPD) and JAS Motorsports announce the introduction of the new FL5 Civic Type R TCR for motorsports competition in 2023.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 13, 2022, 1:41 p.m.
Audi is now utilizing AI to design new wheels

Audi has started to use artificial intelligence (AI) technology to design new wheels. However, instead of fully replacing their car designers with computers, they are utilizing the AI technologies as support tools.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 13, 2022, 12:46 p.m.
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works will help McLaren design a future supercar

McLaren Automotive, a UK company specializing in luxury sports cars, is joining forces with Lockheed Martin Skunk Works. The team at Skunk Works is responsible for design and creation of well-known models such as the SR-71 Blackbird and Darkstar hypersonic jet (featured in the "Top Gun: Maverick" movie).

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 13, 2022, 12:25 p.m.
Lithium ion batteries ignite three garbage truck fires in California

A California electronics company has been fined $25,000 for illegally disposing of lithium ion batteries. The batteries, like the ones found in many rechargeable electronics devices — and yes, electric cars — caught fire when they were crushed in the compactors of the garbage trucks carrying them.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 13, 2022, noon

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