JULY 25, 2022

Toyota Sequoia Makeover Brings the Lumber to Large SUV Market

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Our test drive reveals a vastly improved Toyota Sequoia for the ’23 model year that the automaker hopes will triple its sales against market leaders from General Motors and Ford.

Tesla’s Cloudy Future

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Tesla is a wildly successful company by any measure. Yet, a lot has changed for the BEV maker in the past year: The economy is slowing down; Legacy OEMs are finally getting in the game; And there is a flood of BEV makers in the global market. Despite some rosy predictions, it’s not clear if Tesla’s can retain its market position.

Aerodynamics, Sustainable Materials Keys to Ioniq 6 BEV

Hyundai says the Ioniq 6’s “overall design theme of ‘Ethical Uniqueness’ reflects Hyundai’s customer-centric commitment to energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.”

GM Plans Battery State-of-Health Data, Touts Faster AC Charging

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More easily knowing how much life is left in their vehicle’s battery pack will be possible in the future for owners of GM’s Ultium BEVs.

Electrified-Vehicle Technologies Keep Advancing Globally

Experts project that by 2030 all-electric cars will account for one out of five vehicles sold globally and, in the most advanced markets, China and Europe, share will approach 40%.

Nio Plans 500-kW Chargers; Mobile Chargers; Tesla and EA News

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Chinese BEV maker and swapping-station advocate Nio plans 500-kW chargers for its network, while a new, ad-driven mobile charger is coming and Tesla and Electrify America make news.

Genesis G80 Gets ‘Electrified’

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Genesis, the luxury division of Hyundai, is committed to going fully electric by 2030. The Electrified G80 is the second model in the brand’s march toward that ambitious goal.