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Just hours after photos leaked of the upcoming Tesla Model 3 refresh, codenamed “Project Highland,” Tesla has officially unveiled its highly-anticipated facelift in Europe. The refresh includes a “facelifted” front-end design, interior changes like more screen space (including a new rear display), and increased range. Tesla says that the refresh replaces more than half of …
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The last NIO model to convert to the automaker’s second-generation platform, the EC6, was spotted ahead of its official debut in September. NIO’s CEO, William Li, believes the new EC6 “will be dominating the major market share” in its segment after launching. NIO unveiled the first-gen EC6, a five-seat premium electric coupe SUV, in December …
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Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $15.5 billion in new grants and loans to support a just transition to electric vehicles. This includes a $2 billion domestic conversion grant program, $10 billion in domestic conversion loans from the DOE Loan Program Office, and $3.5 billion in battery supply chain funding. UAW President Shawn …
We just received new pictures from an anonymous source alleging that this is the new updated Tesla Model 3 project, “Highland.” What do you think? For a year now, Tesla has been working on “Project Highland,” a design refresh of the Model 3, the automaker’s cheapest electric vehicle. Camouflaged prototypes have been spotted on the …
Battle Motors invited us out to Irwindale Speedway to drive its powerful electric garbage trucks around the racetrack, and we came away dreaming of quieter, cleaner neighborhoods that feel like they’re just around the corner. Garbage trucks have been considered ripe for electrification for some time now, as the duty cycle of a garbage truck …
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[embedded content] UAW President Emeritus Bob King addressed delegates at the recent International Women’s Conference at Black Lake held earlier this month. During part of his speech, President King — speaking on the current negotiations with the Big Three — asked those in attendance if they knew how much pay auto workers in Germany make. …
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The sun is about to set on the supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 known as the Hellcat. Ram has announced a special version of its 2024 1500 TRX, and it’s confirmed as the last application of the Hellcat engine. The TRX isn’t going away, though. Ram said the nameplate still has a future. Hot hatch fans can …
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The Hyundai Elantra has been updated for the 2024 model year, receiving new looks and fresh technology in the cabin. Many of the changes extend to the sporty N Line and high-performance N variants, which arrive in showrooms alongside the rest of the 2024 Elantra range this fall. Hyundai previewed the 2024 Elantra in April …
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Following the preview of its future lineup on August 3, Fisker has released more information and photos of the Pear, its upcoming entry-level model. The company also announced that a production-intent Fisker Pear will be on public display at the Fisker Lounge Munich on September 4-10, concurrent with the IAA Mobility 2023 event in Munich. …
Fisker Details Pear Electric Crossover: Up To 320 Miles Of Range Read More »