Kia introduces modular ‘Platform Beyond Vehicle’ strategy, teases several concept EVs at CES

  • January 8, 2024
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Kia is kicking off the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 with some exciting news in a quest to go “beyond mobility.” This afternoon, Kia introduced its fully customizable Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) to provide businesses and individuals with modular, fit-for-purpose EVs. Kia also demonstrated the potential of its new PBV business by unveiling the Concept […]

Hyundai doubles IONIQ 5 lease deal with up to $15,000 off

  • January 8, 2024
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If the Hyundai IONIQ 5 caught your eye, now may be the best time to start shopping. Hyundai is offering the biggest deal on the IONIQ 5 since its launch, with up to $15,000 in savings. 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 up to $15,000 off in new lease deal Hyundai (including Kia) surpassed Ford and GM […]

Tesla drastically downgrades Model Y sound system

  • January 8, 2024
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Tesla has drastically downgraded the Model Y’s audio system from 13 to 7 speakers and seemingly getting rid of the subwoofer. Fortunately, it’s only for the base version. Over the years, Tesla invested heavily in quality audio for its vehicles. The automaker hired engineers from Bang & Olufsen and other major audio brands. It resulted in the sound […]

Four heat pump makers develop successful sub-zero prototypes in the US

  • January 8, 2024
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Four more heat pump manufacturers have successfully developed cold-climate prototypes as part of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge. To take part in the Challenge, manufacturers’ heat pumps must deliver 100% heating capacity without the use of auxiliary heat, with significantly higher efficiencies at 5F (-15C), and ideally operate at -15F […]

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‘Plant-Based’ Has Lost All Meaning

  • January 8, 2024
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Several years ago, I made a New Year’s resolution to eat more plants. Doing so, I assumed, would be better for my health, for animals, and for the planet. Besides, it would be easy: The rise of plant-based meat alternatives, offered by companies such as Impossible Meat and Beyond Meat, made it a breeze to […]

Tesla (TSLA) now has 4.2% of the US auto market

  • January 8, 2024
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Tesla (TSLA) has reportedly grown its deliveries by 25% in the US last year to now hold a 4.2% market share of the US auto market. It wasn’t that long ago that many bigwigs in the auto industry didn’t see Tesla ever being more than a niche automaker. But the company has made itself undeniable […]

EPA announces $1 billion in grant funding for electric school buses

  • January 8, 2024
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Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley electric school bus Source: Daimler Truck North America The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced nearly $1 billion in grant funding for electric school buses across the US – enough for more than 2,700 clean buses. Sixty-seven applicants have been selected for funding in 280 school districts serving over 7 million students […]

Volkswagen begins integrating ChatGPT into its production vehicles

  • January 8, 2024
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Volkswagen’s latest infotainment update rolling out to several of its ID EV models includes a popular new bot – ChatGPT. The German automaker kicked off CES 2024 in Las Vegas this morning with the announcement as it looks to make the chatbot a standard feature in a majority of its passenger vehicles. Volkswagen Group as […]