The electric vehicle startup Alpha Motor Corporation posted a video this week that showed the “launch” of its Alpha Wolf electric pickup concept. In it, Joshua Boyt and Jay Lijewski appear together on stage, riffing on ideas the way we’ve seen Silicon Valley types and executives do in a wide range of product debuts. No titles are...
The electric vehicle maker Rivian confirmed Friday that it is planning to pursue an initial public offering (IPO) this fall, aiming for a valuation roughly 350 times that of Tesla’s IPO in 2010. Rivian confirmed Friday that it has submitted its S-1 registration to the U.S. SEC. Bloomberg noted that Rivian would seek roughly an $80 billion...
The company did not provide many details about its confidential filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Hyundai plans to host a "global forum" called Hydrogen Wave on September 7, with the goal of showcasing next-generation fuel-cell systems, and promoting different uses for fuel-cell tech. The online event will present Hyundai's "vision for a future hydrogen society," according to a company press release. Hyundai said it will showcase fuel-cell...
As it undertakes a massive recall of Chevrolet Bolt EV electric cars due to alleged defects in battery cells, General Motors is talking up the benefits of multiple battery suppliers for future EV production. In an interview with Bloomberg released Thursday, GM CEO Mary Barra indicated the automaker would continue using LG as a battery supplier...
Toyota plans to make fuel cells in the U.S. You can at last use the Electrify America app while you’re driving. And did Jaguar I-Pace electric cars—and Waymo—already beat Tesla in the robotaxi race? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Electrify America has added Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support to its apps, the...
Toyota announced Wednesday that it plans to make hydrogen fuel-cell modules in the U.S., starting in 2023. The fuel-cell stacks, in modular form, will be part of a kit that will essentially replace a traditional heavy-duty diesel engine in big Class 8 semi trucks. The system is capable of delivering up to 160 kw (214 hp) of continuous power...
Electrify America is adding Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, the company announced Thursday in a press release. That should allow EV drivers to find charging stations much more easily on the go. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support allows drivers to access the Electrify America app through a car's infotainment system. Previously, in some...
Waymo is ready to offer rides to the public in self-driving Jaguar I-Pace electric cars, the company announced Tuesday in a blog post. The vehicles will operate in San Francisco as part of what Waymo calls its Trusted Tester program. Riders will be able to hail an I-Pace using the Waymo One app and will be asked share feedback about the...
Ford is reportedly doubling F-150 Lightning production. Lucid is poised to break the 500-mile range ceiling. The Porsche Taycan gets faster charging and parks itself. And another GM EV1 sits neglected. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2022 Porsche Taycan gets a number of technology improvements, including a Turbo Charging Planner that...