In June 2022, Rivian announced it would install a 2.8 megawatt wind turbine at its Normal, Illinois, factory – and the turbine’s final components have now arrived. Rivian has partnered with Charlottesville, Virginia-based Apex Clean Energy to install the new wind turbine. Once it’s online, it will be capable of generating nearly 10 million kilowatt-hours of electricity a
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Automakers who faced skyrocketing prices for lithium and other battery metals last year could increasingly adopt sodium-based cells in the future, helping to alleviate strains on raw materials as sales of electric vehicles surge, according to BloombergNEF. In a new analysis of the technology, BloombergNEF said it expects sodium to take market share from the
Associated Press Jun 8, 2023, 09:53 AM ET Ryan Hunter-Reay will return to the IndyCar Series as Conor Daly‘s replacement at Ed Carpenter Racing, the team announced Thursday. Daly was let go Wednesday in what team owner Carpenter called one of the most difficult decisions of his tenure running the organization. Carpenter cited performance issues
SUV Plunges Into Greek Sea, Bathers Form Human Chain To Save It | Carscoops The Skoda Karoq somehow rolled off the edge of the port, ending up in the Aegean Sea without any occupants onboard 1 hour ago As the Greek summer kicks off, both locals and tourists flock to the beaches to seek respite
DETROIT — How can an electric vehicle owner charge at home without a garage? Can an EV go through a car wash? General Motors said it has heard these questions from consumers interested in learning more about electric vehicles. And it’s taking a virtual approach — supported by humans — to provide answers and overcome
In this article GM TSLA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Elon Musk last visited China in 2020 for the delivery ceremony of the Model 3. His first visit in 3 years saw the Tesla CEO meet with top government officials and speak to staff at the Shanghai Gigafactory. Ding Ting | Xinhua News Agency
There were three debuts from Lexus this week, though only two were for the U.S. market. The vehicle that skips this market is a crossover called the LBX, and it takes Lexus into the subcompact segment for the first time. 2025 Volvo EX30 Volvo also revealed its first subcompact vehicle this week, an electric crossover
If you’re adamant on commuting via bicycle, but you need to carry quite a lot of stuff on a daily basis, what do you do? You either get yourself a full-on cargo bike, but utilize only a fraction of its carrying capability; or you get a regular old commuter bike, but strap on all sorts
The California Department of Motor Vehicles has approved Mercedes-Benz’s automated driving system on designated highways under certain conditions without the active control of a driver. California is one of Tesla‘s largest markets, accounting for 16 percent of the automaker’s global deliveries last year, according to Reuters calculations. But Mercedes beat Tesla to become the first
Two men in matching flat-brim baseball hats pull up to a Kia store in Frisco, Texas. But they’re not there to shop. The two — Kyle Mountsier and Paul Daly — are the creative minds behind “More Than Cars,” a documentary series following the pair as they visit car dealerships around the country. “More Than
Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorJun 8, 2023, 12:49 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Formula One has said the running of next weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal is not at risk from the wildfires burning in Quebec. Smoke from more than 150 active wildfires has blown south from
Woman Fleeing Arkansas Police Crashes Into Box Truck, Splits Getaway Car In Half | Carscoops Police say that the Pontiac hit the box truck while traveling at triple digit speeds June 9, 2023 at 21:01 Often when we see videos of Arkansas State Police involved in a pursuit they get their suspect with a pit
FLINT, Mich. — As General Motors ramps up electric vehicle production over the next several years, the automaker is working to show employees that they have a role in the EV future, its top manufacturing executive said. At the same time, the company plans to add electric vehicle capacity by repurposing existing plants, including turning
One of our best-performing stocks over the past month may come as a surprise — especially given all the market excitement around the current artificial intelligence-fueled rally, which has largely been confined to a select few mega-cap tech names. It’s Ford (F), whose stock has jumped 15% since its $12-per-share close on May 8. The
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By Richard Angle Posted on June 8, 2023 United Launch Alliance successfully test-fires new Vulcan rocket Following a successful Flight Tanking Test (FTT), United Launch Alliance fired up the Vulcan rocket for the first time last night. The two Blue Origin-built BE-4 rocket engines ignited for 6 seconds and pushed ULA closer to their maiden
Bosch is embracing software as the future of its North American mobility business, the company said during a briefing Thursday. New software-based automotive features, including wrong-way driving warnings, distracted driving sensing and rental fleet monitoring, were among the technology Bosch displayed at its Software Day. Bosch is reorganizing its Mobility Solutions unit into Bosch Mobility
Organizers are promising that the 2023 North American International Detroit Auto Show will feature more brand participation and vehicle reveals than last year, although it’s unclear which companies plan to return to the mid-September event. The Detroit Auto Dealers Association, which runs the show, said the 2023 version will include a new indoor track for