NOVEMBER 29, 2021

All-Wheel Drive Adds Appeal to VW’s ID.4 BEV

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Volkswagen’s first long-range electric car now offers all-wheel drive, which makes it faster and more capable – with almost no range penalty.

BEVs Not Only Weapon in Toyota’s Climate Change Arsenal

Toyota believes ICE-augmented hybrid and PHEV powertrains can plot a much quicker path to reducing overall industry CO2 output for many users than a blind plunge into BEVs for all, says Gill Pratt, the automaker’s chief scientist.

Hyundai Named OEM of the Year at Automotive Tech Week

The winner was chosen to recognize how the world is changing and which automaker is learning and adapting the fastest.

Tesla Inks Lithium Pact, Opens Supercharger Network; VW’s Diess in Hot Water

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The leading seller of battery-electric vehicles has been moving swiftly to secure raw materials for batteries, as shortages loom.

Mainstream Automakers Perform High-Tech Juggling Act

“We have to cover the entire transportation system,” Frank Abkenar says of Ford’s multi-pronged R&D.

Six Minute Webinar Episode 17 Robotaxis Taking to Streets as Self-Driving Technology Accelerates

Billions of dollars and intense competition define this early market for autonomous vehicles. Listen and find out how Robotaxis are creating a new mobility paradigm.