Future electric cars might be able to crab sideways or rotate in place, according to Hyundai. Hyundai Mobis, the automaker's mobility-tech division, on Monday announced development of an "e-corner module" that allows individual wheels to rotate up to 90 degrees, opening up new possibilities for EV design. This idea was first shown at the 2018...
Panasonic is reportedly working toward production of Tesla’s 4680 cells, as the supplier has been chosen by EV startup Canoo for its 2170 format. And General Motors is planning more chargers within communities. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM is looking to its network of franchised dealers for some direction on how to expand...
The electric vehicle startup Canoo has chosen Panasonic cylindrical lithium-ion cells for its upcoming Lifestyle Vehicle, the company revealed on Monday. The Lifestyle Vehicle is expected to arrive in late 2022 and start at $34,750. The decision keeps with the trend to favor cylindrical cells that we’ve noted among virtually all startups and...
Panasonic on Monday unveiled a prototype large-format 4680 cylindrical battery cell for Tesla, The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) reported. The electronics giant and primary Tesla battery supplier is aiming to start test production as early as March. It marks an important step for Tesla's future battery plans, and an about face of...
Although high-power DC fast-chargers are important for widespread EV adoption, potential customers also need to know that they have the basics covered—with places to charge regularly, over a few hours, or overnight, not just when they go on a weekend road trip. That’s why General Motors is looking to its network of franchised dealers...
The surge of the EV demand surprises even Tesla. Hertz opts to add at least 100,000 Teslas because of, in part, the experience and Supercharger network. Apple and Tesla are both looking for the same kind of batteries. The Mercedes EQC is back on, albeit not for a few years. And VW's U.S. CEO says that the higher EV tax credit being proposed isn't...
The rental-car giant Hertz on Monday announced plans to add 100,000 Tesla vehicles to its fleets in North America and Europe by the end of 2022, along with some of its own charging infrastructure. Starting in November, customers will be able to rent the Tesla Model 3 at airport and neighborhood locations “in U.S. major markets and select...
After being dropped from the automaker's United States EV plans, the Mercedes-Benz EQC electric crossover SUV could make it here after all, in second-generation form. Mercedes told U.S. dealers that a redesigned EQC, as well as an electric C-Class, will arrive around 2025, Automotive News (subscription required) reported Saturday. In a first drive...
Apple is seeking lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for its much-discussed EV project, but talks with major suppliers BYD and CATL have stalled, Reuters reported Friday. Talks with the two Chinese firms, which were first confirmed by White House economic advisor Jared Bernstein earlier this year, were halted over Apple's request for dedicated...
The order, which is expected to be delivered by the end of next year, is a sign of the growing momentum in the shift toward electric cars.
