In recent years, automakers have announced new EV investments totaling $154 billion and creating 188,000 jobs, largely catalyzed by President Biden’s EV policies. A new map shows where it’s all happening in the US.
The new interactive mapping tool was created by BlueGreen Alliance and Atlas Public Policy. It aggregates all the investment in EV-related facilities – battery, automotive and…
The world's largest wind turbine set a new electricity generation record – during a typhoon
September 5, 2023
The world’s largest offshore wind turbine has set a new world record for electricity generation by an individual wind turbine in a 24-hour period.
Goldwind’s GWH252-16MW intelligent wind turbine has a rotor diameter of 252 meters (827 feet). It also has a swept area of…
A new trademark filing under F-200 from Ford is fueling speculation that a more powerful electric truck than the F-150 Lightning is coming.
Ford files for F-200 trademark
The trademark, filed on August 28, 2023, is classified under “Motor vehicles, namely gasoline and…
Ford Mustang Mach-E sales bounce back, becoming 2nd best-selling EV SUV behind Tesla's Model Y
September 5, 2023
Sales of Ford’s Mustang Mach-E bounced back in August, rising 61% from last year. The Mach-E became the second-best-selling electric SUV in the US, behind Tesla’s Model Y.
Although Mach-E sales fell over 20% in the first half of the year as Ford retooled its plant in Mexico, where the electric SUV is built, they are on the rise again.
Ford announced the plant upgrades last year, revealing…
BMW teases first look at its Neue Klasse electric SUV in video intro
September 5, 2023
After unveiling its Vision Neue Klass this week, BMW teased a first look at its upcoming electric SUV during a video presentation.
BMW gave us a glimpse into the luxury brand’s future after introducing its Vision Neue Klass at IAA Mobility in Munich over the weekend…
Volkswagen of America revealed today that the 2024 VW ID.4 electric compact SUV is getting a major upgrade for its 82 kWh battery models – here’s the lowdown.
2024 VW ID.4
The Chattanooga, Tennessee-made 2024 ID.4 will be available in three trim levels – Standard/Pro…
CATL is bringing 700km range ShenXing LFP battery production to Europe, but what EVs will use them?
September 5, 2023
Mere weeks after first revealing details of its new fast-charging ShenXing LFP battery technology CATL has shared some insight to where and when production will begin. Soon, CATL intends to move ShenXing battery production to two separate territories in Europe, but is being less candid about what local automakers might soon be adapting the long range batteries into their EVs.
CATL remains the…
EV maker Lucid Motors plans to take on Tesla’s top-selling Model Y and Model 3 models with an electric vehicle priced around $50,000.
CEO Peter Rawlinson recently spoke with ABC News in an interview about accelerating EV adoption and how vehicle efficiency will be key.
Playing Starfield on a midrange Razer Blade 15 laptop
September 5, 2023
I’ve been making my way through the galaxy mission by mission, playing Starfield, the big new franchise from Microsoft’s Bethesda Game Studios division.
It’s been fun exploring the vast galaxy and I’ve got a long way to go to see the 1,000 planets among the stars in…
Visa is taking a step in advancing digital currency adoption by expanding its stablecoin settlement capabilities to the Solana blockchain network. The payments giant also announced new pilot programs with merchant acquirers Worldpay and Nuvei to explore streamlining settlement in the Circle-issued stablecoin USDC.
Visa Expands Stablecoin Settlement to Solana; Partners With Worldpay and Nuvei for…
