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Lithium. We’re going to need a whole bunch of this stuff in the coming years if vehicle electrification takes off the way automakers are planning. To secure its access to this critical material, on Tuesday, GM announced it’s working with Lithium Americas to develop Nevada’s Thacker Pass mine, supposedly the largest source of lithium yet […]

The Polestar 5 is set to unleash the power of long-range Lidar technology as Polestar and Luminar expand their collaboration. Their existing partnership has resulted in the Polestar 3 being outfitted with Luminar’s cutting-edge Lidar technology, and configurations with this innovative technology are now able to be ordered. This four-door GT is expected to launch […]

What’s better than a canyon? That’s right, the Grand Canyon. How could you settle for a run-of-the-mill tour when you could instead go on a grand tour? Why drive a standard Highlander when Toyota is set to introduce the new Grand Highlander? Ahead of this upsized SUV’s unveiling on Feb. 8 in conjunction with the […]

On Wednesday, Nissan unveiled a physical version of its all-electric Max-Out concept vehicle that debuted in virtual form back in November of 2021 when the automaker’s Nissan Ambition 2030 plan was announced. The adventurous looking design study will be on display in all its glory at the company’s monthlong Nissan Futures showcase at its global […]

Battery packs are the biggest, heaviest and most expensive component in an electric vehicle. For many reasons, if one of these energy reservoirs gets struck or impacted while driving, it’s critical to know where and how severe the damage is. Helping with this, supplier company Continental has developed a new battery impact detection sensor that’s […]

Recently, we sat down for an interview with Amperage Capital CEO, Farrukh Malik, who is trying to address the EV charging needs of 44-million Americans who live in apartments. If you live in an apartment in the U.S. and have considered purchasing an electrified vehicle, it’s very likely the lack of home charging has deterred […]

On Tuesday, Hyundai announced important details about its sleek, new Ioniq 6 all-electric sedan. This slippery, wind-cheating four-door has just completed testing with the EPA, and the car’s range and efficiency numbers look pretty spectacular. SEE ALSO: 2023 Genesis Electrified G80 review: Smooth operator In its most-efficient form, the Ioniq 6 is estimated by the […]

Just like the opening theme to “The Jeffersons” TV show from the 1970s and ‘80s, Mazda is movin’ on up. The Japanese automaker unveiled its new 2024 CX-90 SUV on Tuesday, a three-row flagship-caliber vehicle riding on a rear-wheel-biased platform and boasting of a new turbocharged inline-six under the hood. With smoothly contoured body panels, […]

Engineers at Continental have developed a new type of rotor sensor for electric motors. Their design is smaller, lighter and much more accurate than competing solutions currently on the market. SEE ALSO: Continental’s Electric Corner Module improves EV efficiency, serviceability and even maneuverability “The advantage that you have over a typical resolver or encoder, typically […]

The largest publicly-traded, full-service travel center network in the U.S. has announced an agreement with Electrify America to add charging stations to select TA/Petro locations starting this year. TravelCenters of America and Electrify America have plans to install 1,000 individual chargers at 200 locations over five years and they’ll be located along major highways throughout […]