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Last October, Honda announced a major investment towards producing EVs in the state of Ohio. And now, the Japanese automaker in a joint venture with LG Energy Solution have broken ground on a new EV battery facility in Fayette County, Ohio. The new joint venture EV battery plant will be over 2-million square feet in […]

Goodyear has introduce its first tire that is compatible with EV and gasoline- or diesel-powered regional work vehicles. Called the RangeMax RSD EV, it’s Goodyear’s best regional drive tire for energy efficiency. It’s equipped to deal with the higher load capacities of electric vehicles, while engineered with ultra-low rolling resistance technology. Regardless of drivetrain, this […]

Now that the Lotus Eletre has debuted, the British automaker is hard at work on Type 133, which should be called the Envya when it’s made official. Set to take on the Porsche Taycan as a performance all-electric sedan, this prototype was caught on camera in the Arctic Circle undergoing some severe cold weather testing. […]

Comfortable, dynamic, stylish and sumptuous, the Genesis GV70 is one hell of a luxury SUV. The upcoming battery-powered model promises to be another blockbuster for the brand, though Genesis is taking an unusually cautious approach with the new Electrified GV70, focusing on quality instead of sales volume. This amped-up utility vehicle is something of pioneer […]

Last October, automotive supplier Foriva launched Materi’act as a separate business unit to introduce new materials that are more ecologically friendly and have lower carbon footprints. The new company is actively developing fabrics, leather substitutes and structural polymers that are made of recycled plastics or contain plant-based fibers harvested from hemp or even pineapple leaves. […]

Fuses and circuit breakers are designed to protect electrical systems from damage and prevent fires if there’s a short circuit or other issue. While incredibly important, neither of these components are very smart; the former burns out if it’s subjected to too much current and the latter just cuts power. Bringing electrical safety into the […]

Polestar is showing no signs of slowing down its growth, as the automaker has opened a new design studio in Gothenburg, Sweden. Located adjacent to the brand’s global headquarters, the studio houses up to 120 design team members and will be where future Polestar models are created based on the brand’s new design language. It […]

Electric vehicles have dramatically different cooling requirements than internal combustion-powered cars and trucks. Since they’re not hauled down the road by thousands of tiny explosions, EVs don’t need huge radiators and gaping grilles to dissipate heat. This gives designers the opportunity to reshape how cars and trucks look while also adding new functionality. “So, now […]

Today’s cars and trucks are chockablock with computer chips and sensors, actuators and modules, components that are backed up by untold lines of software code. These cutting-edge parts are required to deliver the advanced safety and convenience features drivers expect, but vehicle complexity is becoming a problem, which is why supplier company Forvia has developed […]

As electrified vehicles become more and more popular nationwide, businesses are looking for ways to entice EV owners to visit their locations. Last year, furniture store IKEA announced its plans to quadruple the number of EV chargers at its stores and more recently, TravelCenters of America revealed its intentions to add EV chargers to its […]