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Alpine Says A110 Successor Will Come to United States, Outlines Expansion Plan

The Truth About Cars

Alpine is to become a global brand, with seven vehicles being planned for the United States by 2027. However, those wanting to sell in the United States know that crossover vehicles have been the safe bet and the brand definitely plans on having a few for sale by 2027. Known models, slated for the U.S.,

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Hyundai & Kia launch ‘Active Air Skirt’ Tech to enhance EV performance

Teslarati

Hyundai & Kia launch ‘Active Air Skirt’ (AAS) tech to enhance the performance of electric vehicles (EVs). The new tech should minimize aerodynamic resistance coming from the air flowing through the lower part of an EVs bumper. The AAS tech may also operate at speeds over 200 km/h under certain conditions.

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China’s Gotion High-Tech rolls first battery pack off its new US assembly line

Electrek

China’s EV battery developer Gotion High-Tech continues its global expansion, celebrating its latest milestone in new technologies this month. Gotion rolled its first battery pack off its new assembly line near Silicon Valley – its first product manufactured in the United States.

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Zeekr 009 electric van debuts CATL cell-to-pack battery tech

Green Car Reports

Chinese automaker Geely's Zeekr brand on Tuesday unveiled the 009, an electric van that marks the production debut of battery supplier CATL's cell-to-pack battery tech. There are no plans to offer it in the United States.

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CATL to license LFP battery tech to General Motors

Teslarati

In addition, CATL and GM’s battery factory would be in either the United States or Mexico. Tesla & CATL deemed the Power Couple to Recharge the US EV Market: Morgan Stanley Sources state that the agreement between CATL and GM would likely be similar to the one between Ford and the Chinese battery supplier.

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Mercedez-Benz gets approval for autonomous driving tech beforeTesla FSD in CA

Teslarati

The German automaker’s autonomous driving tech received approval before Tesla Full Self-Driving. The state DMV approved the Level 3 Mercedes-Benz “DRIVE PILOT system, a significant step towards accepting autonomous driving tech in the United States. The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.

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Genesis delivers first GV60 electric vehicle in the United States

Teslarati

Genesis has announced that it has officially delivered the first GV60 electric vehicle in the United States for the first time, as Patricia Wayne of Los Angeles officially took delivery of her vehicle on Thursday. ” In mid-May, Genesis announced it would launch and start sales of the GV60 in the United States.