Cleantech & EV'sNews

Is GM planning a rugged Kia EV9-rivaling electric SUV from Buick?

Could General Motors be crafting a rugged electric SUV for its Buick brand? A new painting from GM Design that looks eerily similar to Kia’s flagship EV9 could give us a clue. When you think of rugged SUVs, Buick isn’t often the first brand that comes to mind. But neither is Kia. Kia unveiled its flagship EV9 in March, and it’s already making its presence felt. The electric SUV collected…
Read more
Cleantech & EV'sNews

Kia plant fire pauses EV6 production in South Korea for a week

After a fire broke out at Kia’s No. 3 plant in Hwaseong, South Korea, Tuesday, the automaker is pausing production until September 6. Kia’s EV6 electric crossover is one of the models built at the facility. Kia shuts down SK plant where EV6 is built over a fire Kia, a Hyundai Motor Company affiliate, is suspending operations at its Autoland Hwaseong 3 plant just south of Seoul. According to…
Read more
Cleantech & EV'sNews

Porsche's new EVs will bring bold designs as 'an evolution' of the sports car brand

Porsche is bringing fresh design features for its upcoming electric vehicles. According to Ingo Scheinhütte, head of advanced exterior design at Porsche, the brand’s new EVs “must be an evolution” of the German firm’s heritage. Porsche vehicles are known for their performance, but the design plays an integral role, especially when it comes to EVs. Scheinhütte recently sat down with…
Read more
Cleantech & EV'sNews

Move over Quad-Motor, the Dual-Motor Rivian R1 EVs have the makings to be something special

Since Rivian began R1T pickup production in 2021, I’ve been trying to get behind the doors of its facility in my native Illinois and only managed to get arrested for trespassing once (kidding). Last week, I finally got a chance to tour the revamped EV plant and test drive the new Dual-Motor R1 vehicles featuring Rivian’s new Enduro drive unit and I’ve gotta say – it begs the question…
Read more