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First Drive: 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter

First Drive: 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter

by | Feb 5, 2024 | , , , , , , , ,

The iconic Mercedes-Benz tri-star badge today graces a wide range of products, from the little CLA sedan to the flagship GLS crossover. It’s also found on one of the world’s most popular vans, the big Sprinter. And, as the German automaker accelerates its switch to zero-emissions propulsion, the latest model to go all-electric is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter. Headlight.News spent a day in Southern California testing it out and discovered it was surprisingly fun to drive while delivering plenty of range. It also maintains the flexibility of the classic Sprinter and could even wind up with an RV option.

Volvo Cuts Off Funding for Polestar

Volvo Cuts Off Funding for Polestar

by | Feb 1, 2024 | , , , , , , , ,

Struggling Polestar faces some serious financial challenges now that Volvo, its Swedish parent, plans to cut off funding for the battery-electric startup. It’s the latest sign of retrenchment by the auto industry as the rapid growth of EV sales has started to flatten out. Volvo itself continues to move forward with plans to become an all-electric brand by decade’s end. Investors applauded the move — and Volvo’s stronger than expected earnings.

Ford EV Owners Getting Free Tesla Supercharger Adapters

Ford EV Owners Getting Free Tesla Supercharger Adapters

by | Jan 31, 2024 | , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Ford was the first automaker to tie up with Tesla, announcing plans to switch to the NACS plug letting owners of products like the Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning use the big Tesla Supercharger network. Ford CEO Jim Farley on Wednesday announced “eligible” owners...

GM Bringing Plug-In Hybrids to North American Market

GM Bringing Plug-In Hybrids to North American Market

by | Jan 30, 2024 | , , , , , , , ,

After reporting a profitable 2023 that exceeded their own expectations, GM officials revealed they’re deploying plug-in hybrid vehicles — for certain models — to the North American market. It was a decision made after reviewing and tweaking its EV production plans and feedback from dealers. Find out more from Headlight.News.

Rivian Poaches Top Apple Exec, Other Talent, Despite Ongoing Problems

Rivian Poaches Top Apple Exec, Other Talent, Despite Ongoing Problems

by | Jan 30, 2024 | , , , , , , , , ,

The New Year got off to a rough start for Rivian, the start-up slammed by investors nervous about slowing growth in EV sales. But the market is taking notice of the news that Rivian has poached DJ Novotny, the vice president of hardware engineering away from Apple. The move comes as the tech giant reportedly again delayed – by as much as four years – its secretive Apple Car program. More from Headlight.News.

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.

Apple Delaying EV Launch Four Years, Downgrades Planned Self-Driving Capabilities

Apple Delaying EV Launch Four Years, Downgrades Planned Self-Driving Capabilities

by | Jan 26, 2024 | , , , , , ,

It’s been a decade since Apple began work on what was to be a self-driving, all-electric vehicle. But, after years of turmoil, Project Titan appears to be delayed again, by at least four years. And it will have far less autonomous driving capabilities than originally planned, according to a new report. More from Headlight.News.