💼 Ford Pro has launched a subscription service called Ford Pro E-Telematics for commercial vehicles. 🚚 The subscription service offers fleet owners monitoring capabilities for both commercial vehicles and commercial electric vehicles (EVs). 🛠️ Fleet owners can track vehicle health, driver habits, EV range, and fuel consumption using the Telematics and E-Telematics software. 💰 Ford…
🎯 Rivian aims to reach a production target of 57,000 units in 2024. 📈 The company exceeded its 2023 production guidance by 7,000 electric vehicles. 🚗 Rivian reported producing 57,232 R1 electric vehicles in 2023, delivering 50,122 units. 🔄 The production goals for 2024 are set to remain flat year-over-year, with an emphasis on improving…
💻 Hawaiian Airlines is now offering complimentary Wi-Fi to passengers on board commercial flights through SpaceX’s Starlink. 🛰️ Starlink Aviation, a division of SpaceX, provides high-quality internet connectivity with global reach to airplanes. 🌐 Hawaiian Airlines is reportedly the first major US airline to adopt satellite-based internet service for passengers. 🚀 Starlink Aviation, officially launched…
💰 A California judge has forced Cruise to increase its settlement offer to the maximum penalty of $112,500. 🚗 The accident involved a driverless Cruise vehicle dragging and seriously injuring a pedestrian in San Francisco in October. 📉 The California DMV revoked Cruise’s license to operate self-driving cars following the accident. 🕵️♂️ Cruise hired Quinn…
🚗 Lamborghini aims to reduce CO2 emissions per car by 40% by 2030. 🌐 The reduction targets the entire value chain, including production, supply chain, logistics, and product use phase. 🌍 This commitment is part of Lamborghini’s “Direzione Cor Tauri” strategy for electrification and carbon neutrality by 2050. 🛣️ The company plans to extend its…
🔌 The 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 will have Plug&Charge access at Electrify America stations from early 2024. 📱 VW ID.4 owners can activate the Plug&Charge feature through the Electrify America app. ⚡ Standard and S variants of the 2023 ID.4 include a three-year plan for 30-minute charging sessions at Electrify America DC fast chargers. 🚗 The…
🚀 The Department of Defense (DOD/Pentagon) has approached SpaceX regarding taking over Starship for sensitive and dangerous missions. 🛰️ The Pentagon is seeking a government-owned, government-operated asset for critical missions. 🌐 SpaceX’s senior adviser, Gary Henry, discussed the DOD’s request during the Space Mobility Conference, stating that SpaceX is exploring options in responding to the…
🚗 Apple plans to release its electric vehicle in 2028 with “limited autonomous driving.” 🤖 The car will have SAE Level 2 autonomy, similar to Tesla Full Self-Driving, requiring driver supervision. ⏳ Apple is taking a more conservative approach, expecting four years to develop the new car. 🌐 Previous ambitious plans, including collaborations with Toyota…
🚗 Hyundai & Kia launched ‘Active Air Skirt’ (AAS) tech for enhancing EV performance. 🌬️ AAS controls turbulence in EVs during high-speed driving, minimizing aerodynamic resistance. 🏞️ The technology improves high-speed driving, leading to better driving range and increased stability. 🧑💼 Sun Hyung Cho, VP at Hyundai Motor Group, sees a significant impact on SUVs’…
🚗 Rivian has hired Jonas Reinke, former Apple and Porsche development head, as the Vice President of Product Management for its future vehicle platforms. 🌐 Reinke expressed excitement about joining Rivian’s journey and praised the company’s innovative products. 💼 Before joining Rivian, Reinke worked on Product Innovation and Automotive Infotainment at Apple and held roles…