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DHL is buying 2,000 electric Ford E-Transits as delivery vans

The electrified version of Ford's best-selling van is finding new friends. Enlarge / After successful pilot programs, DHL is expanding its fleet of electric delivery vans with a big order from Ford Pro. (credit: Charlie McGee).....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaDec 5th, 2022

Ford seeks improved communication with new supplier program

The automaker has abolished its long-standing Aligned Business Framework, which prioritized some preferred suppliers, to focus on better communication with a more diverse group of parts makers......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

Mercedes-Benz G580 vs Rivian R2: Is the much cheaper Rivian actually better?

Mercedes-Benz has taken the wraps off of the G580, a new electric G-Wagon. But how does it compare with another upcoming electric SUV, the Rivian R2?.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

Usually $1,500, this HP gaming PC with an RTX 4070 is $800 today

Buying a budget gaming PC can be quite difficult, but this $700 discount on the Omen 40L with an RTX 4060 is a solid choice with some good upgrade options......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

Tesla"s March registrations fall 12% as rivals gain EV share, U.S. data shows

Overall, registrations for battery-electric vehicles rose 3.8% in March compared with the year-earlier month. Ford, Hyundai and Kia gained significant share in the EV segment, S&P Global Mobility said......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Nearly 80% of consumers would consider buying an EV in four years, Cox says

EV skeptics would consider an EV if it costs the same as a gasoline-powered alternative and if more public charging becomes available......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Honda doubles EV investment to $64B, fleshes out 7 new models in 0 Series

Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe outlines the business case for achieving fat electric vehicle margins by the end of the decade as he doubles investment in next-generation EVs......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Hybrids replace EVs on industry"s center stage

Consumer preferences shift to hybrids and plug-in hybrids as interest in fully electric vehicles cools......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Ford issues "call to action" for EV suppliers

Ford's memo offers a look into how heavily the automaker is leaning on suppliers for help with EVs. It comes even as many of those suppliers grapple with dramatically lower volumes and production delays......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Get this Shark cordless vacuum while it’s discounted from $399 to $169

Feel good about buying a vacuum cleaner again with this great deal that takes 50% off of the price......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Ford built its own rallycross course to test newest Mustang Mach-E variant

Ford turned a grassy field at its sprawling Michigan Proving Grounds to create a series of winding dirt paths it used to torture test the Mustang Mach-E Rally......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Tesla must face claims it misled buyers about Autopilot and self-driving

Tesla Inc. must face a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging that it misled consumers about its cars’ self-driving capabilities, a fresh setback for the electric-car maker just as Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk has staked the company’s future.....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

This 5G phone just had its price slashed to $150 for a limited time

The Moto G 5G is a simple phone for a very cheap price. If you need a 5G phone for less, here's what you need to know before buying......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Waymo"s newest robotaxis may face Chinese tariff roadblock

Robotaxis the company plans to eventually deploy by the thousands across the United States might be subject to stiff new tariffs that target electric vehicles imported from China......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Tesla Cybertruck beats Rivian R1T in March registrations, but Ford leads in EV pickups

In its fourth month on sale, the Tesla Cybertruck had 1,158 registrations versus the Rivian R1T's 548. The Ford F-150 Lightning led the EV pickup segment with 2,893, S&P Global Mobility data showed......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Here’s how many years Apple users are keeping their iPads

Alongside the 2024 iPad Pro and Air launches, CIRP has a new report that sheds light on Apple customers’ tablet upgrade cycles. Here’s how many years iPad users are waiting before buying a new model. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

The inside story of Elon Musk’s mass firings of Tesla Supercharger staff

The day before Elon Musk fired virtually all of Tesla’s electric-vehicle charging division last month, charging chief Rebecca Tinucci went to meet with Musk about the network’s future.The meeting could not have gone worse......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

These Electric School Buses Are on Their Way to Save the Grid

Loaded with ever more renewables, the grid will need to store a whole lot of energy. Enter: a new kind of magic school bus—one that can both charge and give power back......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Quantum geometry offers new insights into "smart" materials with switchable electric polarity

Quantum theorists at the University of British Columbia have proposed a new approach to studying stacking ferroelectricity—spontaneous electric polarization—in layered, two-dimensional lab-grown materials......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Penske Truck Leasing to offer REE electric truck to fleet customers

REE's partnership with Penske Truck Leasing is a boon for the electric truck and chassis company at a time EV startup successes are rare......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

iPad 10th Gen hits all-time low at $334, Studio Display $300 off, Apple Watch SE 2 from $160, much more

While just about everyone’s focus is on the new M4 Pro and M2 iPad Air models ahead of delivery tomorrow, Apple did slash the price on the entry-level 10th gen tablet and now it’s even lower than that – check out our M2 iPad Air vs iPad 10 feat.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024