Production is expected to begin by the end of 2026 at the factory that will have a maximum capacity of over 200,000 vehicles a year.
Category: eMobility
New Record Set For An EV Trip From Cape Town To Johannesburg In A Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+
Motoring journalist Justus Visagie and co-driver Michael MacIntyre drove from Cape Town to Johannesburg in a Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ sedan in 19 hours and 6 seconds. This is a new record for an electric car trip between the two famous South African cities. Netstar, a provider of advanced vehicle and fleet tracking, as well as […]
Are Lithium-Ion Batteries Recyclable? Yes Or No?
With curiosity about electric vehicles at an all-time high, attention has turned to lithium-ion batteries. Are they dangerous? What effects do they have on the environment? Are we exchanging one set of problems for another if we turn to this form of energy?
Ford Is Boosting Production Of Electric Vehicles In North America
The automaker will produce more Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning and E-Transit EVs to meet strong customer demand.
Minnesota Can Do More to Protect People from Ethylene Oxide Emissions
Lately, I have been writing a lot about cumulative impacts from environmental hazards. Meanwhile, the Union of Concern Scientists just published an important report on the potential threat posed by emissions of ethylene oxide from facilities that use the cancer-causing gas to sterilize medical equipment and other products. The report includes case studies of hotspots […]
US EV trip lengths are way up, nearly equaling gasoline trips
The average length of trips done in electric vehicles has been going up, and it may equal internal-combustion vehicle trip lengths within the next 18 months, according to new analysis. It's an indication more buyers might be directly replacing gasoline models with EVs, and that range anxiety may be waning. These conclusions come from UK-based data... BlocPower Brings Energy Efficiency To Low & Moderate Income Families
BlocPower uses technology and savvy business skills to bring needed electrification programs to urban areas.
$3.7 Million to Deepen Relationships & Trust to Improve Hydropower Research & Development
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $3.7 Million in Project to Deepen Relationships and Trust Among Key Parties to Improve Hydropower Research and Development
Kia previews design of production EV9 flagship electric SUV
Kia has released teaser images of its EV9 flagship electric SUV, which is scheduled to debut in production-ready form March 15. Those images hint at styling that's broadly similar to the EV9 concept that debuted at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show, preserving the concept's boxy profile, vertical headlights, and even the angled side glass, which... China: Tesla Model 3/Model Y Wholesale Sales Increased In February 2023
The positive trend continues after the company reduced prices.
