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KIA AMERICA'S MAY 2022 Sales ELECTRFIED

KIA AMERICA'S MAY 2022 Sales ELECTRFIED

Kia America today announced May sales of 57,941 units with the Niro family of hybrid, PHEV and EV models posting best-ever May sales, up more than 28-percent over the previous record set in 2021. In addition, the first full month of deliveries of the all-new Sportage HEV charged ahead in May, with 2,417 units sold. ... Continue reading

ChargePoint Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results

ChargePoint Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results

CAMPBELL, Calif.--ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. (“ChargePoint”), a leading electric vehicle (EV) charging network, today reported results for its first quarter of fiscal 2023 ended April 30, 2022. “Positive first quarter results, despite expected significant headwinds due to global supply constraints, are a testamen ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Woodland Edition Preview

2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Woodland Edition Preview

Toyota is taking the RAV4 Hybrid to a whole new level of adventure with the new 2023 Woodland Edition. Equipped with everything needed for an outdoor excursion, the RAV4 Hybrid Woodland Edition is the first hybrid off-road special edition SUV for the brand. ... Continue reading

2023 Honda CR-V is Rugged and Ready

2023 Honda CR-V is Rugged and Ready

May 24, 2022 — TORRANCE, Calif. Rugged and sophisticated design. ... Continue reading

Eaton’s eMobility Business Introduces Battery Disconnect Unit Featuring Updated Breaktor® Circuit Protection Technology

Eaton’s eMobility Business Introduces Battery Disconnect Unit Featuring Updated Breaktor® Circuit Protection Technology

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Eaton’s battery disconnect unit combined with Breaktor® circuit protection technology provides circuit protection in electrified vehicles while reducing overall complexity and cost. (Photo: Business Wire) Eaton’s battery disconnect unit combined with Breaktor® circuit protection ... Continue reading

Advance Auto Parts Announces Innovative, First to Market 12-Volt DieHard Battery Designed Specifically for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

Advance Auto Parts Announces Innovative, First to Market 12-Volt DieHard Battery Designed Specifically for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

RALEIGH, N.C.--Advance Auto Parts , a leading automotive aftermarket parts retailer, today announced the introduction of DieHard® EV with xEV by Clarios, becoming the first auto parts retailer to sell 12-volt batteries designed specifically for hybrid and electric vehicles. Advance continues to drive innovation and ex ... Continue reading

Hyundai to Establish Its First Dedicated EV Plant and Battery Manufacturing Facility in the U.S.

Hyundai to Establish Its First Dedicated EV Plant and Battery Manufacturing Facility in the U.S.

Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) today announced it has entered into an agreement with the State of Georgia to build its first dedicated full electric vehicle and battery manufacturing facilities in the U.S. The Group’s U.S. investment decision will support its goal of becoming a leader in electric mobility in the U.S ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz and Sila Achieve Breakthrough With High Silicon Automotive Battery

Mercedes-Benz and Sila Achieve Breakthrough With High Silicon Automotive Battery

STUTTGART, Germany & ALAMEDA, Calif.--Mercedes-Benz takes another major step in building the world’s most desirable electric cars. The inventor of the automobile today announced that it will work with Sila, a next-generation battery materials company, to incorporate Sila’s silicon anode chemistry in batteries which ... Continue reading

NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary (Official) May 16,2022

NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary (Official) May 16,2022

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

Electric Grid Not Ready For BEV Onslaught

Electric Grid Not Ready For BEV Onslaught

May 12 (Reuters) - After decades of struggle, the U.S. is raising hopes for the fight against ICE powered vehicles. All this progress, however, could be derailed without a massive overhaul of America’s antiquated electric infrastructure – a task some industry experts say requires more than $2 trillion. Will EV owne ... Continue reading

2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Takes Family Vehicle of Texas, Green Vehicle of Texas Awards at TAWA Auto Roundup

2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Takes Family Vehicle of Texas, Green Vehicle of Texas Awards at TAWA Auto Roundup

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 12, 2022 -- The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid claimed multiple victories at the Texas Automotive Writers Association (TAWA) Auto Roundup, held April 25-26 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, earning prestigious Family Vehicle of Texas honors for the sixth consecutive year, as well winning th ... Continue reading

All-new 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid (Phev) Breaks Cover At 2022 Twin Cities Auto Show

All-new 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid (Phev) Breaks Cover At 2022 Twin Cities Auto Show

FRANKLIN, Tenn., May 12, 2022 -- Since the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) launched in 2017 as a 2018 model, the vehicle has reinforced its credentials as the best-selling PHEV sport-utility vehicle in the world. In the U.S., the vehicle quickly found sales success across Minnesota's capital ... Continue reading

EVgo Inc. Reports First Quarter 2022 Results

EVgo Inc. Reports First Quarter 2022 Results

LOS ANGELES--EVgo Inc. (“EVgo” or the “Company”) today announced results for the first quarter of 2022. The Company continues to execute on its growth plans on the back of continued EV market development. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up Week Ending May 7, 2022

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up Week Ending May 7, 2022

These are this past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets. ... Continue reading

2023 Volvos Will Have Hybrid or Fully Electrified Powertrains

2023 Volvos Will Have Hybrid or Fully Electrified Powertrains

Washington DC May 5, 2022; The AIADA Online reported that Volvo will only sell electrified cars in the US beginning with the 2023 model year, the automaker confirmed. ... Continue reading

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