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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 […]

One of the most anticipated EVs set to arrive onto the market finally has a price tag. The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 will start from $42,715 including $1,115 in delivery. That gets the SE RWD standard range model with 18-inch wheels, powered by an electric motor that provides 149 horsepower and a 53-kWh battery pack […]

In an attempt to prove electric vehicles belong in the off-road world, Optima Batteries steamed up with DCE, Volta Power Systems, and Autel Energy to host the first-ever Optima Unplugged during the King of the Hammers race week in Johnson Valley, California. If you’ve never heard of “King of the Hammers,” it’s one of the […]

Nissan, like practically every other automaker has big plans for electric vehicles. According to a news release outlining the company’s Ambition 2030 long-term strategy, “Nissan will introduce 23 new electrified models, including 15 new EVs by fiscal year 2030 aiming for an electrification mix of more than 50% globally across the Nissan and Infiniti brands.” […]

We might not be able to see much, but spy photographers have caught what appears to be Ford Performance’s F-150 Lightning concept on a trailer in Dearborn, Michigan. In case you’re a little bit confused about what this is, Ford Performance has a habit of building some outrageous, high-performance concepts, like the insane SuperVan. When […]