Hyundai Mobis, Hyundai Motor Group’s core supplier, announced a “large-scale order” from Volkswagen Wednesday. The South Korean auto parts giant will supply Battery Systems Assemblies (BSA) for VW’s next-generation EV platform.
Hyundai Mobis scores deal with VW for EV components
The BSA is a fully integrated product that combines the battery management system, battery pack, and other…
Cadillac unveils sleek, all-electric ESCALADE IQ with a big battery, big range, and a price tag to match
August 10, 2023
GM luxury brand Cadillac publicly unveiled its upcoming, all-electric version of the Escalade in front of a crowd in New York this morning. The ESCALADE IQ is a far cry from the vehicle synonymous with music videos and transportation services the past 24 years, but in the…
A Saudi Arabian company has installed the largest wind turbine in Central Asia, in the Bukhara region of Uzbekistan.
The 6.5 megawatt (MW) wind turbine was made by Chinese wind turbine maker Envision for Saudi Arabia-based ACWA Power, and China Energy Engineering…
BMW unveiled its first bulletproof electric sedan this week, the BMW i7 Protection, as the automaker expands its emission-free models into new segments.
Meet BMW’s first bulletproof electric luxury sedan
BMW has been building protection vehicles for over 45 years, but the i7 Protection marks a new milestone.
After releasing its first electric 7 series, the i7, last April, BMW’s latest…
Tesla poaches top manufacturing executive from Bosch
August 10, 2023
Tesla has poached a top manufacturing executive from Bosch, Dr. Michael Schmitt, who has over 25 years of experience at the German manufacturing giant.
Last year, Tesla brought Tom Zhu, the executive in charge of Tesla’s operations in China, to the US to oversee all…
Gear in this story
August 10, 2023
The Canon EOS R6 Mark II is loaded with features. Here are five settings you might want to change or customize to get a better experience.
Photo: John Greengo
The Canon EOS R6 Mark II is a modern mirrorless ‘jack of all trades, master of none.’ While it may not be…
Netflix releases Gaming Controller app on App Store
August 10, 2023
Netflix has a new Gaming Controller app on the App Store for iOS and iPadOS devices. The app will allow users to play supported gaming titles from Netflix on their TV by pairing their phone or tablet. The app is not yet functional as we await for Netflix to put the final touches. The controller layout features a directional stick on the left side and A-B-X-Y buttons on the right as well as Netflix…
Oppo Find N3 Flip gets certified with 67W charging support
August 10, 2023
Earlier this month we saw the upcoming Oppo Find N3 getting certified with support for 100W fast wired charging, up from its predecessor’s 67W. And today a new certification has unveiled a similar upward trajectory in terms of charging speed for the next flip-style…
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra came with a 10MP 3x telephoto camera, which was rumored to be replaced with a 5x unit on next year’s Galaxy S24 Ultra. However, reliable tipster says the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra will feature a 50MP 3x telephoto unit, which, if true, will…
OnePlus Ace 2 Pro will have a 6.74” OLED screen, the company revealed on Weibo. The display specs are similar to the Ace 2, but the new device will have a Q9+ panel by BOE for an improved visual experience.
The display of the Ace 2 Pro is going to match its non-Pro sibling’s basic specs – 120 Hz refresh rate, 1240p resolution, 10-bit color support and HDR10+ certification.
The Q9+…
