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Exclusive: Hyundai Rethinks EV Plans – New Georgia EV Plant May Add Hybrids, Gas Models

Exclusive: Hyundai Rethinks EV Plans – New Georgia EV Plant May Add Hybrids, Gas Models

by | Mar 14, 2024 | , , , , , , , , ,

As EV sales growth slows, automakers are rethinking prior plans, in some cases delaying, even canceling battery-electric vehicle projects. That includes Hyundai Motor Group, the Korean automaker previously announcing one of the industry’s more aggressive EV launch programs. But, in an exclusive report Headlight.News reveals Hyundai is not only studying whether to slow the rollout of new EVs, but also whether to make major changes to the $5.54 billion EV plant in Georgia currently set to start production in October. That would allow the facility to meet production targets by assembling more than just EVs, Hyundai officials revealed.

Apple Considered Buying GM — Then Dropped $1 Billion Annually Before Killing its Own Car Program

Apple Considered Buying GM — Then Dropped $1 Billion Annually Before Killing its Own Car Program

by | Mar 11, 2024 | , , , , , , , , , ,

When Apple disbanded Project Titan last month, it marked the end of the tech giant’s long-standing goal of getting into the automotive business. But just how far back did that dream begin — and how much did Apple invest? Apparently, much further back than was previously known. And it spent far more than previously reported on its failed attempt to launch a line of self-driving EVs. Find out more at Headlight.News.

First Drive: 2024 Honda Prologue — A Partnership Pays Off

First Drive: 2024 Honda Prologue — A Partnership Pays Off

by | Feb 22, 2024 | , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Honda is finally getting into the EV game, the automaker getting ready to roll its first long-range model into U.S. showrooms in the coming weeks. The name is an appropriate one, the 2024 Honda Prologue set to become the first in a planned family of EVs set to debut later this decade. While future models will be developed in-house, however, the Japanese automaker took a shortcut with Prologue, turning to its longtime Detroit rival, General Motors for help. Headlight.News has the back story — and a first review of the 2024 Honda Prologue.

With Stellantis Now Onboard, Tesla Has Won the Charger Battle

With Stellantis Now Onboard, Tesla Has Won the Charger Battle

by | Feb 16, 2024 | , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Stellantis will adopt the Tesla-style North American Charging Standard. The parent of brands including Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram was the last holdout among major automakers to go with the NACS plug. It means owners will have access to a substantial wider network of plugs and formalizes Tesla’s Superchargers as the de facto winner in the charging battle. Tesla, meanwhile, is taking steps to prevent the embarrassing charger failures many owners ran into during a recent Midwest cold snap.

Shell Shutting Down All its California Hydrogen Stations

Shell Shutting Down All its California Hydrogen Stations

by | Feb 14, 2024 | , , , , , , , , , ,

The struggling market for fuel-cell vehicles was handed another setback as Shell announced that it was shutting down all seven of its hydrogen refueling stations open to retail customers in California. That might seem an irrelevant number were this to involve its gasoline service network. But it represents nearly one in six of the hydrogen facilities in California and about 12% of the 59 open to the public nationwide.

Chevrolet Announces Range, Delivery Dates for Equinox EV – But Pricing Misses Original $30,000 Target

Chevrolet Announces Range, Delivery Dates for Equinox EV – But Pricing Misses Original $30,000 Target

by | Feb 12, 2024 | , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Chevrolet is rapidly ramping up its battery-electric vehicle lineup, with a mix of products soon to include the Chevy Equinox EV. With deliveries slated to begin “in coming months,” the bowtie brand has released range and other information about the all-electric compact crossover. But the Equinox EV won’t be as affordable as had originally been signaled. Get the details at Headlight.News.

New Tesla Supercharger Rival Ionna Opens Up; Backed By Seven Major Automakers

New Tesla Supercharger Rival Ionna Opens Up; Backed By Seven Major Automakers

by | Feb 9, 2024 | , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

A group of seven major automakers officially launched Ionna — aimed at becoming an EV charging network to rival the Tesla Supercharging system — and, in the process, give motorists more confidence they’ll be able to charge up their battery-electric vehicles wherever they travel.

Soaring Fuel Prices Threaten Market for Hydrogen Vehicles

Soaring Fuel Prices Threaten Market for Hydrogen Vehicles

by | Jan 29, 2024 | , , , , , , , , , ,

When Toyota introduced the Mirai fuel-cell vehicle three years ago the automaker tossed in an appealing incentive, $15,000 worth of the hydrogen needed to power it up. At the time, it cost just over $70 to fill Mira’s 5.6-kilogram tank. Today, you’ll pay over $200 – if you can find the lightweight gas, as many of the stations providing it have run dry. And that’s threatening to short-circuit the “hydrogen economy” that fuel-cell proponents have predicted is just around the corner.