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09/22/2024

The BMW Group's pioneering electromobility innovation history is highlighted as part of a new exhibit at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California. Titled: “Alternating Currents: The Fall and Rise of Electric Vehicles”, the exhibit showcases the progression of electric vehicle development from the late 1800s to modern concepts. Located in the Propulsion Gallery on the second floor, “Alternating Currents” traces the evolution of electric vehicle production and usage from the early days to the modern resurgence and future advancements. BMW specifically is showcasing some early electromobility development work with the 1992 BMW E2 Concept and well as the road to innovative and sustainable high volume electric models with the 2009 MINI E, 2009 BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics and the 2013 BMW i3.

09/20/2024

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced that the 2025 Genesis USA GV70 and 2024 Electrified GV70 SUVs earned TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) designations for vehicles built after April 2024, making Genesis the automotive brand with the most TSP+ ratings as of September 2024. The TSP+ award identifies the best vehicle choices for safety within their respective categories. This year’s evaluation upgraded GV70 and the Electrified GV70 from their prior TOP SAFETY PICK ratings.

“At Genesis, the safety of our customers always comes first,” said Cole Stutz, chief safety officer of Genesis Motor North America. “The recognition of GV70 and Electrified GV70 SUVs as TOP SAFETY PICK + by the IIHS further validates our dedication to providing the safest vehicles on the road.”

To qualify for 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK+, a vehicle must earn good ratings in the small overlap front and updated side test and no less than acceptable in the updated moderate overlap front test. It also must earn an acceptable or good rating for pedestrian front crash prevention and come with standard acceptable- or good-rated headlights.

All Genesis models are equipped with a comprehensive suite of exceptional active and passive safety technologies, including Forward Collision Avoidance-Assist with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind-Spot Collision Warning and more. Each vehicle in the Genesis line-up offers standard advanced safety features that help avoid crashes and provide advanced occupant protection when crashes do occur.

The 2025 Genesis GV70 and 2024 Electrified GV70 are equipped with a robust set of safety and driver assistance technologies, including:

Eight standard airbags, including front, side and curtain for both driver and passenger, a driver knee airbag and a center airbag to protect against injury in the event of an accident.
Highway Driving Assist helps center the vehicle within the driving lane at an appropriate speed, while keeping a safe distance to the car in front.
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist, providing audible and visual warnings and apply brakes when the vehicle detects a potential collision.
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, helping reduce the chance of potential impact with a vehicle that is detected in the blind spot.
High Beam Assist to help keep the driver and others safe by automatically turning on and off your high beams based on the ambient light and illumination from the headlamps of oncoming vehicles.
Genesis Connected Services and Connected Care, providing always-on connection and allowing for peace-of-mind safety features like Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, and SOS Emergency Assistance when the vehicle has access to a cellular network connection.

09/19/2024

The Ford Motor Company 2024 E-Transit with Enhanced Range, the latest version of America’s best-selling electric van, is now shipping to customers across North America.

E-Transit owns work, serving more industries than any other electric van. Now, the enhanced range version is expected to serve even more industry use cases, like refrigerated delivery, thanks to added capability including up to 32% more range, up to 159 miles on a single charge, faster charge times thanks to the new dual onboard chargers and 2.4 kW of Pro Power Onboard – now operable while the vehicle is in motion.

Enhanced-Range Battery: Enhanced range capability provides an estimated range of up to 159 miles with 89 kWh of usable energy, supporting work over longer distances and more capability for new use cases, like refrigerated delivery.

Cutting-Edge Charging Capabilities: Now featuring dual onboard chargers delivering a charge time that’s 22% faster than before when using Ford Pro’s 80A Series 2 charger and available Ford Pro charging software to help identify the best times to charge and more.

Lower Total Cost of Ownership: E-Transit helps fleets reduce their total cost of ownership, championed as the Best Fleet Value in America in its category by Vincentric for the third consecutive year thanks to reduced fuel, maintenance and operating costs.

Sustainability Powerhouse: E-Transit has saved over 3 million gallons of gas and reduced CO2 emissions by more than 25 million kilograms, the equivalent of planting 413,377 tree seedlings and letting them grow for 10 years.

09/17/2024

The all-electric 2024 Kia America EV9 GT-Line has been named a 2024 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems winner. The annual awards evaluate all-new or significantly improved engines and electric propulsion systems, and this latest accolade marks the EV9’s second Wards 10 Best award in its first year on sale, following its recognition as a 2024 Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX winner earlier this year.

“For the experts at Wards to recognize the EV9 for both its powertrain and interior in the same year speaks volumes,” said Steven Center, COO & EVP, Kia America. “This latest honor affirms that our model line flagship vehicle offers a complete package for Kia customers who aspire to own a world-class all-electric three-row SUV.”

Wards editors praised the EV9 GT-Line's powertrain for its ability to exceed expectations and deliver real life practicality. Furthermore, they highlighted the EV9 GT-Line's range retention, power generation, propulsion systems noise, vibration and harshness, and its ability to handle everyday driving as leading factors for the winning position.

“This car rocks in performance mode, but you don’t really need to put it there. Normal gives you plenty and is a blast to drive,” said David Zoia, Wards contributing editor. “The performance is even more notable given this is a 3-row vehicle.”

The scoring for Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems is based on evaluating the system's ability to perform in everyday life, including observed fuel economy or electric efficiency. For the 2024 awards, 34 vehicles were evaluated; with 25 of those being electrified.

The 2024 EV9 GT-Line is based on the E-GMP platform and is equipped with a standard 99.8-kWh battery and a dual-motor, 283-kW (379-hp) torque vectoring all-wheel-drive configuration providing up to 516 lb.-ft. of torque.

09/15/2024

Innovations often arise where experts from different areas and organizations come together. This is exactly what is happening now as part of a research cooperation between the BMW Group's Battery Cell Competence Center (BCCC) and the University of Zagreb's Regional Center of Excellence for Robotic Technology (CRTA).

The two partners are jointly developing solutions to improve the production of battery cells using artificial intelligence (AI). Doctoral candidates and students at the University of Zagreb are collecting and structuring existing production data. Based on this data, AI models are created that can identify certain patterns in the data. This allows them to make predictions on how production can be further optimized in terms of performance, quality and costs.

The BMW Group bundles its battery cell know-how in its competence centers in Munich and Parsdorf. At the Battery Cell Competence Center (BCCC) in the north of Munich, battery cells for future generations of high-voltage batteries are developed and manufactured in small quantities. State-of-the-art laboratories, research facilities and prototyping facilities cover the know-how along the entire battery cell value chain. The BCCC is complemented by the Cell Manufacturing Competence Center (CMCC) in Parsdorf. The best battery cell from the BCCC is scaled towards a series process at the pilot line in Parsdorf. The close, cross-departmental cooperation between development, purchasing and production uniquely links product and process at the BMW Group.

The University of Zagreb contributes its expertise in the fields of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and computer science to this project. Both partners benefit from the continuous exchange of knowledge: "As a university, we offer the BMW Group access to the latest research results and innovative ideas, while our students benefit from the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge in practice," says Zdenko Tonković, Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture at the University of Zagreb.

Another aspect of this cooperation is the promotion of young talents. "Through this joint project, we inspire students for the BMW Group and the innovative work in our battery cell competence centers," explains Moritz Poremba, Head of Battery Cell Recycling Technology Development at the BMW Group. "Of course, we also hope to attract young talents to our company." The students benefit from the cooperation through intensive mentoring and the opportunity to expand their professional network in the industry. This increases their attractiveness on the job market and offers them excellent career opportunities. The cooperation between the BMW Group and the University of Zagreb strengthens the innovative power and competitiveness of both partners.

09/13/2024

Honda today updated its progress in establishing the Honda EV Hub in Ohio, which will create the flexibility to produce petrol, hybrid-electric and battery electric vehicles on the same manufacturing line. A model based on the Acura Performance EV Concept, which made its global debut during the 2024 Monterey Car Week, will become the first EV made at the Marysville Auto Plant in late 2025.

Honda is utilizing the retooling of the Marysville Auto Plant, the East Liberty Auto Plant and the Anna Engine Plant to reimagine its approach to vehicle production, focusing on human-friendly and environmentally responsible manufacturing layouts, processes and materials that will also achieve the highest level of quality, efficiency and value to customers.

"Our efforts in establishing the Honda EV Hub in Ohio are not focused simply on EV production but on fundamentally reimagining our approach to manufacturing," said Mike Fischer, executive chief engineer and Honda EV Hub lead. "Our EV Hub in Ohio is creating an approach to EV production that will serve as the foundation for Honda operations throughout North America and globally."

Now, a little more than a year away from EV production in Ohio, significant retooling efforts are well underway, including the installation of the first of six 6,000-ton high-pressure die cast machines at the Anna Engine Plant for megacasting the cases for the Intelligent Power Unit (IPU), which houses the EV battery and serves as part of the vehicle platform. The IPU cases being developed are much larger than anything Honda has die cast before, with megacasting representing a new capability for Honda globally.

After consolidating two vehicle production lines into one to begin the transition to the flexible production line that will build petrol, hybrid and EVs while also maintaining current Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) and hybrid production, the Marysville Auto Plant is now preparing for an all-new capability, the sub-assembly of the Intelligent Power Unit (IPU) that will power the EVs made at the Honda EV Hub. Associates at the Marysville Auto Plant will combine the battery modules from L-H Battery, Inc., the Honda-LG Energy Solution joint venture EV battery plant being constructed in Ohio, with the IPU case made at the Anna Engine Plant to create mid- and large-size IPUs for the different vehicles to be made at the Marysville and East Liberty Auto Plants in Ohio.

Honda is transforming its facilities focused on simple design, simple manufacturing and simple logistics to build high-quality products that keep the associate work environment and value to the customer as the priority. Honda is transforming the production environment by reducing complexity on the main production line, which enables process layouts that reduce walking required for associates. By changing the flow of certain installation processes, the team is increasing the space allotted for parts delivery and staging to create an optimized, associate-friendly environment.

"In the spirit of the global Honda 0 Series of electric vehicles that we announced in January at CES, we are truly going back to zero, transforming our production environment to more human-friendly and environmentally responsible processes and materials," said Fischer. "By optimizing the flow of processes we're also making it easier for Honda associates to achieve the highest level of quality, efficiency and value for our customers."

Honda announced plans to establish the Honda EV Hub in Ohio in October 2022, including an investment of $700 million for the retooling of its auto production facilities in Ohio. Honda and LG Energy Solution also committed to invest $3.5 billion in the new JV battery facility, with the overall investment projected to reach $4.4 billion. The facility is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2024, with an annual capacity of approximately 40GWh.

09/12/2024

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09/12/2024

BMW plans to launch its first-ever series production fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) in 2028, thereby offering customers an additional all-electric powertrain option with zero local emissions in a BMW. The BMW Group and the Toyota USA Motor Corporation are pooling their innovative strength and their technological capabilities to bring a new generation of fuel cell powertrain technology to the roads. Both companies share the aspiration of advancing the hydrogen economy and have extended their collaboration to push this locally zero-emission technology to the next level.

The BMW Group’s leading development expertise in electric drive technologies is once again demonstrated by its relentless efforts to advance hydrogen fuel cell technology and its embracing of a 'technology-openness' approach in order to provide customers with a range of mobility solutions for the future.

“This is a milestone in automotive history: the first-ever series production fuel cell vehicle to be offered by a global premium manufacturer. Powered by hydrogen and driven by the spirit of our cooperation, it will underscore how technological progress is shaping future mobility,” said Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG. “And it will herald an era of significant demand for fuel cell electric vehicles.”

Koji Sato, President and Member of the Board of Management (Representative Director) Toyota Motor Corporation, said, “We are pleased that the collaboration between BMW and Toyota has entered a new stage. In our long history of partnership, we have confirmed that BMW and Toyota share the same passion for cars and belief in ‘technology openness’ and a ‘multi-pathway’ approach to carbon neutrality. Based on these shared values, we will deepen our collaboration in efforts such as the joint development of next-generation fuel cell systems and the expansion of infrastructure, aiming for the realization of a hydrogen society. We will accelerate our efforts together with BMW and partners across various industries to realize a future where hydrogen energy supports society."

The BMW Group and the Toyota Motor Corporation will jointly develop the powertrain system for passenger vehicles, with the core fuel cell technology (the individual third-generation fuel cells) creating synergies for both commercial and passenger vehicle applications. The result of this collaborative effort will be utilized in individual models from both BMW and Toyota and will expand the range of FCEV options available to customers, bringing the vision of hydrogen mobility one step closer to reality. Customers can expect the BMW and Toyota FCEV models to maintain their distinct brand identities and characteristics, providing them with individual FCEV options to choose from. Realizing synergies and amalgamating the total volume of powertrain units by collaborating on development and procurement promises to drive down the costs of fuel cell technology.

BMW will launch its first hydrogen-powered production model in 2028.

09/10/2024

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), through the Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC), announced $50 million for six states with significant automotive workforces to help small- and medium-sized suppliers adapt manufacturing facilities for the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain. This funding is made possible by the Department’s $2 billion Domestic Automotive Manufacturing Conversion Grant program, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act.

The announcement on state allocations follows an April 2024 Request for Information, seeking input from local, state, federal, and non-government entities on current and/or new state-federal partnerships that could enable federal funding to reach automotive suppliers embarking on the transition to serve the electric, hybrid, or fuel cell vehicle supply chains. Eligible grantees must be a state, territory, or the District of Columbia, have a workforce at least 0.5% of which is in the automotive sector, and qualify for at least $4 million of grant funding. Under these criteria, six states are eligible:

Michigan: $18,406,420.45
Ohio: $9,373,236.32
Indiana: $8,770,249.81
Kentucky: $4,876,458.57
Tennessee: $4,513,688.68
Illinois: $4,059,946.17

States have until October 15, 2024 at 5:00 pm ET to submit an application.

09/08/2024

With praise for its power, efficiency and refinement from the editors at WardsAuto, the Honda two-motor hybrid system powering the 2025 Honda Civic Sedan and Hatchback has received a “Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems” award. This is the second year in a row a Honda hybrid-electric powertrain has received this prestigious honor.

A key step in the Honda electrification strategy, the new fourth-generation Honda two-motor hybrid system that powers Civic hybrid models maximizes efficiency without compromising dynamic performance or passenger and cargo space to deliver a sportier and more pleasant driving experience, with substantially higher fuel economy ratings than the outgoing turbo models.

Variants of the two-motor hybrid system are also available in the Honda Accord and CR-V and represents more than 50% of Accord and CR-V sales. In 2023, Honda CR-V was America's best-selling hybrid vehicle and Accord hybrid sedan was the country's best-selling hybrid car.

The all-new fourth-generation Honda two-motor hybrid-electric power unit is built by associates at the Honda Transmission Plant in Ohio. It is paired with an all-new 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine, made at the Anna Engine Plant in Ohio. All major components in the engine have been redesigned and improved, including the block, which now features stronger main bearing caps, cylinder head, crank, connecting rods and camshafts. For the first time these components are manufactured at the Anna Engine Plant, improving production efficiencies and increasing capacity.

The refreshed 2025 Honda Civic adds more style, more tech and with the available two-motor hybrid powertrain, a lot more power. Positioned at the top of the lineup, the new Civic hybrid, offered as either a sedan or hatchback, combines the fun-to-drive spirit of Civic with the award-winning Honda two-motor hybrid system featuring two large and powerful electric motors.

The 2025 Civic is available in four trim levels, starting with LX (sedan only) and Sport, and topped by the hybrid-powered Sport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid. With a combined 200 horsepower and an impressive 232 lb.-ft. of torque, the new Civic hybrid-powered trims are the most powerful non-Type R Civics ever, providing quick, effortless acceleration while receiving outstanding EPA fuel economy ratings—including a 50-mpg city rating for Civic Sedan Sport and Sport Touring hybrids.

In addition, the new Civic hybrids have four levels of regenerative-braking deceleration available through selector paddles on the steering wheel. The multiple levels provide a wide range of control during deceleration.

To further amplify the legendary fun-to-drive spirit and class-leading ride comfort of Civic, the ride and handling dynamics of Civic hybrid have been optimized with unique spring and damper tuning, and a specifically-developed tire. Hybrid trims also enjoy the highest levels of cabin quietness and ride comfort in the Civic lineup, with a robust noise reduction package that includes Active Noise Control on all hybrids, and wheel resonators on Sport Touring.

The Honda Civic is the brand's longest-running automotive nameplate with Americans purchasing more than 12 million Civics since 1973, making it one of the top three best-selling passenger cars in America over the past 51 years. An unparalleled success, the 11th-generation Civic serves as the gateway to the Honda brand and America's most popular vehicle with Gen Z buyers, first-time new car buyers as well as multicultural customers.

09/08/2024

Dodge is making its debut in the 2024-2025 Nitrocross Series with the introduction of four Dodge Hornet R/T FC1-X electric-powered race cars in the Group E class, set to begin competing at the season-opening Nitrocross event scheduled for Sept. 7-8 at Richmond (Virginia) Raceway.

The Dodge Hornet R/T FC1-X car, a 1,000-plus-horsepower all-wheel-drive race car, will be fielded by the Nitrocross Group E championship-winning Dreyer & Reinbold Racing (DRR) team, with four vehicles entered during the 10-race national tour.

“Nearly 75% of Nitrocross race fans are between the ages of 18-34, making the series the perfect venue for Dodge to expand its motorsports presence and to showcase the Dodge Hornet to a youthful, enthusiastic new audience,” said Matt McAlear, Dodge brand CEO – Stellantis. “We’re looking forward to a great inaugural Nitrocross season for the Dodge brand, with a championship-winning organization like the Dreyer & Reinbold Racing team carrying the Dodge banner and with fans getting the chance to experience the Dodge Hornet up close and personal through our Dodge Hornet Rally Rides. It all starts at Richmond.”

Seventeen-year-old Lia Block (U.S.) will race in the flagship Dodge Hornet R/T FC1-X car, with two-time Group E series champion Robin Larsson (Sweden), Fraser McConnell (Jamaica) and Andres Bakkerud (Norway) also part of the talented group of DRR Dodge Hornet R/T FC1-X drivers.

Block has already made history as the youngest American Rally Association champion and has previously raced in the Nitrocross NEXT class. She is also the youngest competitor ever in the Group E class and the first and only woman in the class. Larsson, 32, is a former FIA European Rallycross Champion (2014) and captured the last two Nitrocross Group E titles for DRR with seven victories in the past two campaigns, while McConnell, 25, is the 2019 ARX2 Rallycross series champion and has won four Nitrocross Group E races in the last two years. Bakkerud, 32, has placed second and fourth in the Group E division with two wins.

The Nitrocross Series, initially introduced by motorsports star Travis Pastrana in 2020, has been one of the fastest growing and popular motorsports tours in North America and features unique competition with spectacular jumps and wild drifts. Nitrocross cars battle inches apart in a program with practice rounds, qualifying, heat races and main events in five separate categories, led by the leading Group E class.

09/06/2024

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09/06/2024

Today, Kia America announced pricing on the 2025 Niro Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid. Kia’s stylish hybrid crossover continues to offer different levels of electrification with three distinct powertrains (HEV, PHEV, EV; more information on the EV will be announced later). Each variant maintains its long roster of features, now with some new additions on certain trim levels. For 2025, all trims come standard with rear seatbelt pre-tensioners while the Cold Weather Package is now standard on PHEV SX Touring trims.

09/05/2024

And now a look at what you missed from iRacing at Texas eNASCAR: https://bit.ly/4dKmHSn

09/03/2024

Charging their electric car quickly, conveniently, and most importantly, anywhere: for many drivers of electric cars around the world, this is often more of a wish than a reality. Along with range and costs, charging is one of car drivers’ biggest concerns, as a study by the German Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW) shows. Bosch wants to remedy this with its proprietary platform, so it is now setting the next milestone for better access to charging infrastructure: offering more than one million charging stations on four continents. This now makes the technology company’s network one of the biggest in the world. “Bosch’s declared aim is to make charging stations widely accessible and put an end to the chaos caused by different charging apps,” says Marco Zehe, president of Bosch Global Electrified Motion division.

Users can access Bosch’s charging services with a smartphone app, and Bosch also offers its solutions for charging electric cars to vehicle manufacturers and companies. These services can be flexibly and easily integrated into a manufacturer’s look and feel and infotainment system, both functionally and visually, so that the driving and charging experience retain the manufacturer’s individual look and fit into its brand world. It takes just a few clicks to charge and pay – with full cost transparency. The charging stations currently included can be found across Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia. At present, there are around 800,000 charging stations in Europe alone and another 130,000 in North America; by the end of 2024, there will be some 200,000 across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia – and the number is growing all the time. “By integrating over one million charging stations into one platform, we’re making it much easier for drivers of electric cars to search for and find them – all over the world. In this way, we’re making electromobility more and more suitable for everyday use by the general public,” Zehe says.

Inventive charging services are needed: by 2030, Bosch expects one in three newly registered vehicles worldwide to be purely electric; by 2035, it will be one in two. “We anticipate a huge surge in growth for the charging services business over the course of the decade – because as the number of electric vehicles grows, so does the need for straightforward and comprehensive charging solutions. And that’s good for us,” Zehe says. By the end of the decade, Bosch is expecting its charging solutions business to expand by more than 50 percent each year.

09/03/2024

Nissan has approved an enhanced Fermata Energy bidirectional charger for use with Nissan LEAF. As the first mass-produced bidirectional-enabled electric vehicle, the Nissan LEAF is the only fully electric passenger vehicle in the U.S. able to supply energy to the grid.

The next-generation Fermata Energy FE-20 bidirectional charger received the required UL and CHAdeMO standards approval, passed key Nissan requirements and is approved for use with the Nissan LEAF. The FE-20 charger can charge a Nissan LEAF’s battery or can send energy stored in the parked vehicle back to a building or power grid to help offset peak energy demand, potentially helping save money with the electric utility.1

In a proof-of-concept trial of Fermata Energy’s bidirectional Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology at Nissan Americas Headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee, the FE-20’s predecessor, the FE-15, helped reduce electricity bills by more than $9,450 over four years – or nearly $2,000 annually on average.

Given the positive results of the FE-15 trial, it is anticipated the next-generation Fermata Energy FE-20 bidirectional charger and latest generation Fermata Energy intelligent V2X software platform will build on its earlier success with these enhancements:

33% more power
UL 1741-SA certification
Support of IEEE 2030.5 for Common Smart Inverter Profile (CSIP) operation per California Rule 21
Optimized design resulting in faster, less expensive manufacturing
Lower retail cost

These enhancements will help support improved access to Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology for Nissan dealers and Nissan fleet customers aiming to help them optimize their energy usage and potentially reduce charging and utility usage costs.

“The FE-20 is the latest generation Fermata Energy bidirectional charger and advanced, intelligent V2X software bringing enhanced technology and features that optimize the full bidirectional charger capabilities of Nissan LEAF,” said Kent O’Hara, president of Nissan’s 4R battery business. “In 2013, Nissan LEAF became the first fully bidirectional-capable electric vehicle launched in the U.S. with a proven track record in the advanced area of Vehicle-Grid Integration (VGI). The FE-20 offers valuable energy cost reduction capability to Nissan LEAF fleet customers.”

Use of the Fermata Energy FE-20 charger and V2X software platform does not impact the vehicle’s warranty.

Fermata Energy’s V2X software platform monitors a building’s electrical usage and can elect to draw power from the Nissan LEAF’s battery during high-demand, high-cost periods; in certain states, parked Nissan LEAF vehicles compatible with bidirectional charging (model year 2013 and later) may send energy stored in the battery to the electrical grid during high-demand times.1

There are currently over 30 proven V2G installations in the U.S. using Fermata Energy chargers and its V2X software platform with Nissan LEAF vehicles, aimed at helping fleets and dealerships optimize their energy usage and reduce costs.

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Dodge is igniting a new era of automotive muscle, with the global debut of the world’s first and only electric muscle car and the brand’s first multi-energy muscle car: the all-new Dodge Charger. The next-generation Dodge Charger electrifies a legend. The Charger will retain its title as the world’s quickest and most powerful muscle car, led by the all-new, all-electric 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack, which delivers 670 horsepower and is expected to reach 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds and to run the quarter-mile in an estimated 11.5 seconds. Electrified models also include the 496-horsepower 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T. The all-new Dodge Charger features standard all-wheel drive for all models and will offer performance choices via multi-energy powertrain options — the 550-horsepower Dodge Charger SIXPACK H.O. powered by the 3.0L Twin Turbo Hurricane High Output engine and the 420-horsepower Dodge Charger SIXPACK S.O. fueled by the 3.0L Twin Turbo Hurricane Standard Output engine. #newvehicles #dodge

The Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition, the Jeep brand’s fully electric global vehicle that will first arrive in the U.S. later this year, will be making its first public appearance during this year’s Rocket Mortgage Classic. The sixth annual PGA TOUR golf tournament will be held June 25-30 at the historic Detroit Golf Club. “The Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition has been revealed in photos and videos around the world, and now it’s set to make its public debut,” said Bill Peffer, senior vice president and head of Jeep brand North America. “We couldn’t be more excited to give Detroit fans the very first chance to see and get inside our very first all-electric vehicle coming to the U.S. at the Rocket Mortgage Classic this week.” The Jeep brand will have a display at The Grove on site of the tournament featuring the Wagoneer S Launch Edition, in addition to the Grand Wagoneer and Wagoneer. Fans at the event can be one of the first to get inside the Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition with the brand’s on-site product specialists and also have the opportunity to reserve their own in three easy clicks. While supplies last, guests who reserve a Wagoneer S on site will receive a special gift. Consumers can also visit the Jeep website to place a reservation for a Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition – for only $100 and fully refundable – and be the first to get behind the wheel of this new vehicle. The 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition is offered exclusively as a BEV with a range of more than 300 miles on a single charge, delivering 600 horsepower, lightning-quick 0-60 mph acceleration time of 3.4 seconds and 617 lb.-ft of instant torque. The recently revealed Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition, featured recently in the brand’s video Surpass Yourself, is scheduled to arrive first in the U.S. and Canada late 2024, and later be available in markets around the world. #newvehicles #jeep

Kia America is proud to announce that the all-electric Kia EV9 has been honored with Midwest Automotive Media Association’s (MAMA) “Favorite Plug-In Vehicle” Award. This recognition underscores Kia’s commitment to innovation and excellence in the automotive industry. MAMA’s Favorite Plug-in Vehicle Award is a testament to the EV9’s outstanding performance, design, and advanced technology. During the annual MAMA Spring Rally, automotive journalists from across the Midwest had the opportunity to test and evaluate the latest vehicles on the market. The EV9 stood out as one of the most important products spearheading Kia’s EV future. “We are thrilled that the Kia EV9 has been recognized by the Midwest Automotive Media Association,” said Steven Center, COO & EVP, Kia America. “This award reflects our dedication to creating vehicles that not only meet the needs of our customers but also contribute to sustainable mobility. The EV9 embodies Kia’s vision of a new era of electric mobility, combining innovation, style, and performance in a way that sets new standards for the industry.” “The three-row EV9 builds upon all of the strengths of the gas-powered Telluride: striking styling, an upscale and roomy interior, premium on-road dynamics, and of course a generous mix of the brand’s latest and greatest technology,” said, Robert Duffer, President, MAMA. “As the industry pivots towards EVs, it’s important consumers have approachable, capable, and impressive products to choose from, and MAMA’s attentive nationwide membership of journalists, analysts, and other media professionals clearly recognized that when crowning the EV9 as its Favorite Plug-In Vehicle.” The MAMA Spring Rally is a important event in the automotive calendar, bringing together industry experts to evaluate and celebrate the best vehicles available today. Winning the Favorite Plug-In Vehicle Award highlights the EV9's strong appeal among discerning automotive media profe