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Daily Archive: November 18, 2022
Driver Assist Systems Proved Their Worth In Largest Study Yet
If you’re friends with anyone on “Tesla Twitter,” you’ll see the occasional video of absolutely terrible driving, often tagged as #HumanPilot. Why? Because Tesla fans believe that the future Full Self Driving software will drive safer than humans, make fewer mistakes, and save lives. They even sometimes go as far as to say that FSD […]
Republican takeover of U.S. House could pump the brakes on Biden’s EV agenda
Republicans' takeover of the U.S. House of Representatives could slow President Joe Biden's plans for adoption in the country of electric vehicles. House Republican leaders see Biden's EV efforts as heavy handed. "You can't force it," incoming Republican House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee chair Sam Graves told Reuters.
Why Fiat is bringing back the 500e EV it once asked Americans not to buy
The reborn 2024 Fiat 500e is coming to the U.S., Stellantis confirmed this week, although not until the first quarter of 2024. This won't be the first time Fiat has sold the 500e in the U.S. The previous generation of this model was sold exclusively in California and Oregon—although it became a favorite among EV enthusiasts (and enthusiasts... 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale Will Only Be Available As A PHEV In US
The previously announced 2.0-liter gasoline engine will not be offered due to the need to cut CO2 emissions, especially in CARB states.
Is an ‘ID Golf’ in the works? VW leader says Golf brand will be carried into EV era
Fans of the VW Golf can rejoice as new reports suggest the brand will be carried into the EV era....
Hyundai Home helps EV buyers set up charging, solar, energy storage
Hyundai this week released details of Hyundai Home, a service that allows EV owners to shop home charging, solar, and energy storage hardware through one website. Announced in 2021 as a home-energy ecosystem, Hyundai Home is now available in 16 states, according to an announcement during the 2022 Los Angeles auto show. Hyundai said the service... Magna starts production of Fisker Ocean EV in Austria
Production of the Fisker Ocean has started on schedule at contractor Magna Steyr's Austrian factory, Fisker announced at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show. That paves the way for its planned U.S. launch as a 2023 model. The electric SUV was announced at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show, before Fisker had settled on a platform for the vehicle. After... Giant Introduces The Stormguard E+, A Rugged, Full-Suspension E-Bike
Designed to ride anywhere, the Stormguard packs a beefed up battery pack and a Yamaha mid-drive motor.
Ford executive says South Africa needs EV policy within six months
The Africa head of Ford Motor Co said the South African government must deliver policy certainty on electric vehicles (EVs) within six months to save its automotive industry. Three quarters of cars produced by South Africa's auto industry, which accounts for 5% of gross domestic product and more than 100,000 jobs, are exported, mostly to Europe.
