Tag: electric vehicles
Opinion | Toyota’s fake vroom: gimmick or game-changer?
Well, there was quite the buzz when Toyota announced they were considering simulating manual gearboxes and motor noises in their upcoming EVs. Did anyone ask...
General Motors boosts quarterly sales but misses mark on electric vehicles
General Motors saw an 18.8% increase in year-over-year sales throughout the second quarter but struggled to capitalize on the increasing demand for electric vehicles.
For...
Volkswagen intends to move past Argo AI by testing autonomous vehicles...
German auto giant Volkswagen said it would start testing its self-driving electric cars in Austin, Texas, later this month.
Although the carmaker already has two...
Ford sees uptick in pickup, electric vehicle sales thanks to improved...
Ford saw increased sales in the second quarter thanks to improved electric vehicle inventory and increased pickup demand in the U.S.
From April through June,...
Musk praises Chinese artificial intelligence as Tesla faces tough competition
Tesla CEO Elon Musk praised China's work on artificial intelligence during a Thursday event in the country.
Speaking by video to attendees of the state-run...
4 ways dealers and automakers can support customers and drive loyalty
In the past three years, nearly every industry has experienced a dramatic shift in consumer expectations. The auto industry is no exception, with services...
Electric vehicle supply beats ICE for first time as sales improve
Electric vehicle inventory rose to new heights over the second quarter, dwarfing supplies of gas-powered cars in the U.S.
According to Cox Automotive, the average...
Kentucky is the first U.S. state to mandate Tesla’s charging standard
The state of Kentucky is requiring electric vehicle charging companies to include Tesla's plug if they want to be part of a state program...
GM acquires a software startup to detect EV battery hazards like...
On June 30, General Motors said it had acquired Algolion, an Israel-based software startup that can detect potential hazards in battery cells.
The automaker disclaimed...
Toyota developing EV batteries with twice the power and half the...
Toyota says it has made a breakthrough in solid-state electric-vehicle batteries, which will significantly reduce manufacturing costs while providing greater performance than current models.
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