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Subaru 3-Row Electric SUV To Be Built In US By Toyota

TOKYO - According to sources familiar with the plans (via Automotive News), Toyota will begin building the new three-row electric SUV in 2025, shortly after starting production of its own larger EV model. Toyota revealed at the end of May, it would begin assembly of its own three-row electric SUV, also expected to start in 2025.

By |2023-08-20T16:48:54-04:00August 20th, 2023|Auto Tech|

Empowering Auditing in Your EV Company for Seamless Operations

In the fast-paced world of electric vehicle (EV) companies, efficient auditing processes are vital for ensuring seamless operations. With the increasing complexity of EV manufacturing and the need for compliance with stringent regulations, effective auditing plays a crucial role in maintaining transparency and accountability. This article explores how empowering auditing practices can enhance the overall

By |2023-08-11T12:47:09-04:00August 11th, 2023|Guest Columns|

Stellantis Launches EV Charging Service Despite Having ZERO EVs In The US

AUBURN HILLS - Stellantis has unveiled its latest offering for electric vehicle (EV) owners: Free2move Charge. This comprehensive system aims to provide EV owners with convenient charging and energy management options, catering to their needs at home, at work, and on the go. Introducing Free2move Charge aligns with Stellantis' Dare Forward 2030 plan, which focuses

By |2023-07-13T09:30:48-04:00July 11th, 2023|Auto Tech, Science|

Toyota Group Manager Updates Electric Vehicle Technology

ANN ARBOR - What is Toyota's Research Institute south of Ann Arbor developing to power the next generation of vehicles? Todd Remtema, Group Manager of Powertrain Calibration & Evaluation at Toyota Motor North America Research and Development, provides details on MITech TV with Matt and Mike. More at TRI https://youtu.be/aLk4kZP021s

By |2023-06-20T13:25:34-04:00June 18th, 2023|Clean Update, mitechtv|

Grounded Launching Fully Customizable Electric RV

DETROIT–Grounded, an electric RV startup, announced its launch of what it says is the world’s first fully customizable smart electric RV. Grounded will begin delivering its first G1s via a monthly subscription model, annual lease, and direct purchase in April. The company developed the G1 in response to a growing demand for spending time in

By |2023-03-28T14:54:15-04:00March 28th, 2023|Auto Tech, ESD|

Dissatisfaction With EV Service Jolts J.D. Power Study Of Auto Service

TROY–The increasing volume of battery electric vehicles being serviced at dealerships is contributing to a negative effect on overall customer service satisfaction, resulting in a year-over-year decline in score for the first time in 28 years. According to the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Customer Service Index Study, satisfaction with the service experience declined 2 points to

By |2023-03-14T12:53:01-04:00March 13th, 2023|ESD|

Tesla 1200 Mile Road Trip With Former Freep Auto Writer Rachel Konrad

ANN ARBOR - One of the knocks on Electric Vehicles is they aren't good for long road trips. Not true says Rachel Konrad, former Detroit Free Press auto writer, and now a California venture capitalist. Rachel and her family drove from the San Francisco Bay area to New Mexico in a Tesla Model Y, 1,200

By |2023-01-25T11:12:25-05:00January 24th, 2023|Auto Tech, Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid, mitechtv|

$73 Billion Spent On US EV Battery Plants In 2022

DETROIT - These days, billion-dollar plants to make the massive batteries that power electric vehicles are announced so often that — even if you follow the auto industry — it's hard to keep track of them all. Did you hear about the one from KORE Power in Arizona? Samsung and Stellantis in Indiana? The Chinese project

By |2023-01-01T18:01:46-05:00January 1st, 2023|Auto Tech, Clean Update, Featured|

Hyundai IONIQ 6 EV Boasts 400-Mile Range

DETROIT - In the summer of 2020, Hyundai launched IONIQ as its own electric brand consisting of three initial models. This began with the IONIQ 5 crossover EV, which is currently available and remains in high demand in all its respective markets. During that initial brand launch, Hyundai also shared details of its second EV scheduled for 2022,

By |2022-10-09T14:44:52-04:00October 9th, 2022|Auto Tech, Clean Update|

Chinese Electric SUV Claims Range Of 578 Miles On Single Charge

BEIJING, China - A new electric SUV from a Chinese auto company is challenging Tesla’s Model Y with its longer range. The manufacturer claims the new ES7 can go 578 miles on a charge. The Model Y has a range of only 330 miles. However, with a price tag of $70,000, the sleek new car isn’t a

By |2022-07-02T17:31:58-04:00July 2nd, 2022|Clean Update|