Tag: EV

Polaris takes next electric step with Ranger XP Kinetic

Posted by Kevin Jost | Dec 7, 2021 | Electrification, Vehicles

The new UTV’s electric powertrain developed with Zero Motorcycles brings to the segment smoother riding and new levels of capability, durability, and performance.

Momentum builds for Factorial solid-state batteries with OEM deals

Posted by Kevin Jost | Dec 1, 2021 | Business Development, Electrification, News, Research, Startups

Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Hyundai/Kia have gotten behind Factorial Energy’s breakthrough solid-state technology, which addresses key issues of driving range and safety, with what it says is the first 40-Ah solid-state battery cell for EVs and other applications.

Nissan’s Ambition 2030 vision and concepts

Posted by Kevin Jost | Nov 30, 2021 | Business Development, Electrification, Infrastructure, Vehicles

The company is accelerating its electrification plans, with an investment of ¥2 trillion over the next five years and a plan to launch 23 new electrified models, including 15 new EVs, aiming for a 50% electrification mix by FY2030 and to introduce solid-state batteries in FY2028.

Hennessey plans six-wheel-drive electric hyper-GT for 2026

Posted by Kevin Jost | Nov 30, 2021 | Design, Electrification, Vehicles

Code-named Project Deep Space, the new car will feature four-place diamond seating and is part of the company’s next phase of a strategic product plan that will introduce three all-new vehicles over the next 10 years.

Damon aims to revolutionize motorcycle industry

Posted by Kevin Jost | Nov 29, 2021 | Autonomy, Business Development, Connectivity, Electrification, Startups, Technology, Vehicles

Much like Tesla with passenger cars, Damon is looking to disrupt the industry with electric motorcycles that are safer, cleaner, and better performing—with innovative delivery and marketing strategies to match. In the lead-up to CES 2022, CEO Jay Giraud gave Futurride an exclusive look at the company and its revolutionary bikes.

McMurtry Spéirling electric track car makes some noise on track

Posted by Kevin Jost | Nov 23, 2021 | Business Development, Motorsports, Startups, Testing, Vehicles

Launched at the 2021 Goodwood Festival of Speed in July, the small, light, and efficient demonstrator with a downforce-on-demand fan system has been making surfacing at more venues, and its now approved to bring its 120 dB of jet-like sound next to MSV test days at Donington Park.

Fisker reveals production-intent Ocean electric SUV

Posted by Kevin Jost | Nov 19, 2021 | Autonomy, Design, Electrification, Startups, Technology, Vehicles

At the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show, the company showed its first vehicle, an aggressively priced SUV from $37,499, with sustainable design features including a “vegan” interior and solar roof, as well as the world’s first look rotating infotainment interface.

Xpeng reveals electric G9 flagship SUV for global markets

Posted by Kevin Jost | Nov 18, 2021 | Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Electrification, Startups, Vehicles

Designed for C-NCAP & E-NCAP safety design standards, the new vehicle shown at the 19th Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition features Xpeng’s latest technology: XPower 3.0 powertrain, X-EEA 3.0 E/E architecture, and XPilot 4.0 advanced driving assistance.

SPI Energy launches EdisonFuture in LA

Posted by Kevin Jost | Nov 17, 2021 | Business Development, Design, Electrification, Vehicles

At the 2021 LA Auto Show this week, the company’s new EV brand is debuting a solar-electric pickup truck and showing a companion utility van both developed with help from Icona.

Eluminator concept highlights Ford’s aftermarket electrification ambitions

Posted by Kevin Jost | Nov 5, 2021 | Aftermarket, Electrification, Motorsports

At SEMA 2021, Ford unveiled an all-electric F-100 pickup concept with the new Eluminator EV crate motor adapted from the Mustang Mach-E program.

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