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By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 21 Nov 2024, 06:16 AM Porsche India has teased the 911 GT3 RS Manthey Racing set to be unveiled on November 22, 2024. The upgraded model promises enhanced performance featu … Porsche India has teased the 911 GT3 RS Manthey Racing set to be unveiled on November 22,
The American auto major is aiming to boost sales with these year-end offers on its SUVs. The carmaker hopes these benefits, along with the high demand for SUVs and crossovers in the country, will propel the OEM’s sales before the year ends but will also ensure reduced inventory of the MY2024 models in dealerships. Also
Honda has been promising to unlock the power of all-solid-state EV batteries for several years. Today, we are getting our first look at the progress. Honda unveiled a demonstration production line as it continues to advance promising new battery technology. By 2050, Honda wants all its products and corporate activities to be carbon neutral. Although
The refreshed 2026 Genesis Electrified GV70 was introduced at the LA Auto Show on Wednesday, now equipped with an NACS charging port to access Tesla Superchargers. In addition to gaining more driving range, here’s what the new model includes. After introducing the GV70 three years ago, the SUV is already the most popular Genesis vehicle
Photo: Xcel Energy Xcel Energy has started delivering clean energy from one of the US’s largest solar farms: Sherco Solar in Minnesota. It’s a major step in the utility’s push to ditch coal and move to renewable energy across the Upper Midwest. Sherco Solar, which recently began generating power, will eventually have a massive capacity
Mining giant Rio Tinto will partner with China’s State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) to demonstrate battery-swap-capable electric haul trucks at the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in Mongolia. The technology is already in use on haul trucks in mining operations in China, and this collaboration will enable Rio Tinto to demonstrate a complete battery-electric truck and
Ioniq 9 will seat up to seven, has fully reclining first and second Aims for 335 miles of range, 24-minute 10-80% fast-charging Capable of downloadable Features on Demand, energy sharing Hyundai’s upcoming three-row EV, the 2026 Ioniq 9, may get closer than any contemporary vehicle to straddling the boundaries between SUV, wagon, and minivan. Although
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 21 Nov 2024, 09:54 AM The C3 Aircross SUV put under test is manufactured in Brazil and offers two airbags and Electronic Stability Control as standard. The Brazil-spec Citroen C3 Aircross SUV has returned with a zero-star safety rating at the Latin NCAP crash test. The India-spec SUV
There are typically a few common factors that make it hard to enjoy a bit of speed, but unlike most electric scooters on the market, Ausom managed to get just right with their new Leopard DT1 pro scooter. Of course, given that you’re in a safe area where it’s legal to get some speed going. Going fast
A new all-electric Toyota model made its first appearance at the Guangzhou Auto Show this week. The Toyota bZ7 concept is a sleek electric sedan that will likely use BYD batteries and motors in China. Meet the new Toyota bZ7 EV concept Like most legacy automakers, Toyota is battling to stay afloat in China as
The all-electric Ram 1500 REV pickup will not launch by the end of 2024 as expected. Ram’s first electric pickup is being delayed as Stellantis works to manage the “significant” workload ahead of it. Ram’s first electric pickup will now launch in 2025 After unveiling the Ram 1500 REV (Revolution Battery-electric vehicle) concept at CES
Stellantis launched its newest EV platform on Tuesday. The new STLA Frame Platform will first underpin upcoming Jeep and Ram EV models. According to Stellantis, it aims to provide “best-in-class capabilities,” including up to 500 miles range. The STLA Frame is designed for full-size trucks and SUVs as Stellantis looks to grab a bigger share
Volkswagen Group Africa has officially begun production of a modern electric farm tractor at its multifunctional facility in Gashora, Rwanda in a bid to advance modern, low-emission agricultural initiatives in Africa. Part of a larger Rwandan initiative called the GenFarm Project, the new VW tractor is part of a “holistic ecosystem” of electrified farming machinery set
Corporate America is investing in clean energy at record levels, with tech giants taking the top spots for users of solar. Meta, Google, and Amazon are leading the charge in solar and battery storage adoption, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association’s (SEIA’s) latest “Solar Means Business” report. Meta continues to hold the title of
Tesla is now using ‘Tesla Electric’, its electric utility service in Texas, to help sell cars with a new incentive. After gaining experience through its virtual power plants (VPPs), Tesla took things a step further with the launch of “Tesla Electric” back in 2022. Instead of reacting to specific “events” and providing services to your local electric
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 20 Nov 2024, 08:46 AM Toyota Urban Cruiser HyRyder wss launched in India two years ago and is priced between ₹11.14 lakh and ₹20.19 lakh (ex-showroom). Under the hood, the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder comes with a 1.5-litre petrol motor that puts out 115 hp of power and
Japanese eVTOL developer SkyDrive continues to grow its order books and is now expanding potential air taxi operations in South Carolina, a state it chose as its US base last year. SkyDrive has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with one of the state’s largest private jet charter companies, which includes purchasing up to ten SKYDRIVE
Today’s Green Deals are being led by yet another new Lectric release, as the brand launches its XPeak 2.0 Off-Road e-bikes for pre-order with $365 in free gear – all starting from the first-generation’s $1,399 price tag. Next we have Black Friday savings on Samsung’s Bespoke AI Combo All-in-One Electric Washer and Ventless Heat Pump
A new, all electric Peterbilt 579EV is in-service at Honda’s Lincoln, Alabama assembly plant, where it’s busy transporting newly-built Honda cars from the plant to a nearby railhead for shipment to dealers across the country. Part of a pilot program between Honda, Alabama Power, and Virginia Transportation Corp., the new electric semi truck will help
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we’ve got big solar breaking ground all over, despite the incoming administration’s supposed lack of love for home-grown clean energy. Our guests today walk us through home solar, energy storage, and more. Today’s episode is sponsored by BLUETTI, a leading provider of portable power stations, solar generators, and energy
Starting off this week’s Green Deals is a cascade of new Black Friday low prices on UGREEN’s three PowerRoam Portable Power Stations starting from $269, with discounts on solar panels and bundle options too. We’ve also got two Black Friday EV sales, with the first coming from Vvolt, which is offering up to $1,099 in
Overview GEELY is the next Chinese brand to arrive in Australia with yet another midsize electric SUV; but this one promises to be a bit different to some of the other recent arrivals… The Chinese mega business – which oversees Volvo, Polestar, Lotus, smart, Lynk & Co, Zeekr and more – is heading
Damon Motorcycles, the startup that in 2019 unveiled a flashy electric motorcycle intended to best its combustion engine-powered competition, has announced that it has gone public and will assemble its first production-intent motorcycles next year. The company’s announcement today claims that it has gone public on the Nasdaq and touts its US $100M in “deposit
Photo: Eco Wave Power Eco Wave Power (Nasdaq: WAVE) has secured the final permit from the US Army Corps of Engineers to install its first onshore wave energy system in the US at AltaSea’s site in the Port of Los Angeles. This pilot project will be the first of its kind in the US. The
Tesla has slashed the base monthly Model Y lease price – the latest of a series of incentives to help the automaker attempt to deliver a record number of vehicles this quarter. Last month, Tesla said that it still plans to be marginally up on deliveries this year despite being down for the first 9
Skoda Auto will open the bookings for Kylaq SUV, rival to Maruti Brezza and Tata Nexon among others, on December 2. The Skoda Kylaq is the smallest offering from the Czech manufacturer yet and is based on the same platform that underpins the Slavia and the Kushaq. It will enter the sub-compact SUV segment which
Image: Penske Truck Leasing Penske Truck Leasing is rolling out rooftop solar on its US truck leasing, rental, and maintenance buildings, starting in Illinois. Penske Truck Leasing, which offers an electric truck fleet leasing program, wants to cut emissions and save energy, so it’s activated its first rooftop solar system at its new facility in
Kia’s upcoming entry-level EV has finally made its way to the famous Nurburgring for testing. The EV4 hatch was spotted ripping across the track, nearly on two wheels at one point, as Kia preps for its big debut. According to Kia, the EV4 is “an entirely new type of EV sedan. ” It was first
Elon Musk is hinting at Tesla making bigger electric cars, but you shouldn’t hold your breath as it’s not the first time he said that. In the last few hours, Musk responded to two fans on X, asking Tesla to build bigger vehicles to support larger families. Musk often promotes the idea of having bigger
That $20,000 luxury Lucid EV you’ve been waiting for will likely never hit the market. CEO Peter Rawlinson said Lucid (LCID) has no plans to launch a $20K vehicle. However, it could play a role in bringing cheaper EVs to market. After its third straight quarter of record deliveries in Q3, Lucid is gaining traction.
Built by Damen Shipyards and the first fully electric tugboat to be deployed in the Middle East, the new RSD-E Tug 2513 Bu Tinah put in its record-breaking performance took place at Khalifa Port during ADIPEC, the world’s largest energy conference. The RSD-E Tug 2513 is based on the already efficient hull design of the
For 2025, dozens of EV variants top 300 miles of range The top-ten list contains pickups, SUVs, crossovers, sedans, and a hatchback Standouts like Lucid Air and Hyundai Ioniq 6 manage market-leading range without huge battery packs Less than a decade ago, 300 miles seemed like the holy grail for EV driving range. Now, even
3717 Kilometer in 24 Stunden: Kein Elektroauto kam bislang weiter als der Mercedes-Benz CLA auf seiner Fahrt in Nardò. Im Windkanal wurde die Fahrzeugtarnung an den Zielwert der Serienfahrzeugs angeglichen. // 3717 kilometers in 24 hours: No electric car has ever gone further than the Mercedes-Benz CLA on its journey in Nardò. In the wind
Overview THIS is one of the most intriguing models from Mazda in a while – it’s the CX-70, a big SUV with five seats that comes with a limited number of choices and isn’t expected to sell in big numbers. That’s despite the fact the CX-70 – which is, in essence, a CX-90
Owner-operators are a huge part of the heavy truck market, and they’ve been among the most hesitant groups to transition from diesel to electric semi trucks. That may be changing, however, as Saldivar’s Trucking becomes first independent owner-operator in the US to deploy a Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 truck. The higher up-front cost of
Daimler Truck North America has helped alcohol distributor Reyes Beverage Group deploy fully 29 zero-emission Freightliner eCascadia Class 8 electric semi trucks in its California delivery fleet. Reyes Beverage Group (RGB) plans to deploy the first twenty Freightliner electric semi trucks at its Golden Brands – East Bay and Harbor Distributing – Huntington Beach warehouses,
The Windsor, Ontario utility says it’s driving towards a more sustainable future after adding a dozen new electric vehicles to its fleet – including a state-of-the-art, 55-foot Terex electric bucket truck. Based on a Class 7 (33,000 lb. GVWR) International eMV Series BEV, the Terex EV takes the eMV’s 291 kWh battery and adds the Terex
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA will be available as an EV and hybrid The electric CLA will be able to add 186 miles of range in 10 minutes It may be the first EV to feature both CCS and NACS charge ports Mercedes-Benz still views the future as electric, though the timeline for the transition’s become
We got to ride a pre-production model of a striking new e-bike/e-moped, the Owlet One, with lots of power in a small package. We first met Owlet at Electrify Expo in Long Beach, CA, where we only had a couple minutes on its bike. But since the company is headquartered nearby in Los Angeles, they
EV policy was one of the top issues for Michigan voters in the 2024 Presidential election. And in a state where the Biden administration’s policies have created some of the most jobs, negative messaging may have helped deliver the key swing state to Donald Trump. That’s the conclusion of a postmortem report by the American