Smart Cars
2030 Vision: Accelerating the Shift to Electric Vehicles and Indigenous Battery Manufacturing in the United States
November 20, 2023 – The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law have collectively infused billions of dollars into the U.S. electric vehicle industry, incentivizing localized battery production and charging infrastructure projects. The IRA offers incentives such as a maximum $7,500 tax credit for each new energy-efficient vehicle. Recently, the United…
Energizing America: Unleashing Billions to Propel Electric Vehicle Growth
**November 20, 2023 – Powering America’s Electric Vehicle Revolution** In a strategic move to catalyze the domestic electric vehicle (EV) industry, the United States has witnessed an infusion of billions of dollars through two groundbreaking legislations: the “2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)” and the “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.” This financial boost aims to stimulate localized battery…
Driving Innovation: Hyundai Vehicles Now Available for Direct Purchase on Amazon
November 17, 2023 – In a joint statement released today, Amazon and Hyundai announced a collaborative initiative set to kick off next year, marking the commencement of Hyundai car sales directly on Amazon’s U.S. website. Customers will now have the convenience of purchasing Hyundai vehicles directly through Amazon.com, with the added benefit of arranging delivery…
Turning the Tide: Tesla’s Video Advertising Strategy Hits YouTube, Focusing on Safety Excellence
November 17, 2023 – Tesla has ventured into the realm of video advertising, debuting its first-ever promotional clip on YouTube, a commercial that prominently highlights the safety performance of its vehicles. Earlier this year, Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk made a strategic shift, departing from the long-standing philosophy of refraining from advertising and instead investing in…
Driving Economic Growth: Rivian’s $5 Billion Investment in Georgia’s Automotive Future
November 15, 2023 – Last week, officials in the state of Georgia announced that the American electric vehicle startup Rivian has signed an agreement with the state, granting approval for the construction of an electric vehicle factory in the Stanton Springs Industrial Area, east of Atlanta. According to the agreement, Rivian will lease land and…
Jim Rowan: Volvo Stands Firm on User Freedom Amid CarPlay Shift
November 15, 2023 – Volvo’s CEO, Jim Rowan, recently discussed General Motors’ decision to abandon CarPlay in an interview with The Verge. Rowan emphasized Volvo’s commitment to not restrict consumers, providing them the freedom to choose their in-car entertainment system. Customers can opt for Volvo’s in-house system, Apple CarPlay, or Google’s Android Auto based on…
Cybertruck Delivery Extravaganza: Tesla’s Texas Gigafactory Event Set for November 30th
November 15, 2023 – Tesla has recently sent out a large number of invitations, confirming that the Cybertruck delivery event will take place on November 30th at the Texas Gigafactory. This marks the culmination of a four-year wait since the Cybertruck’s initial unveiling. Regarding eligibility for attendance at the delivery event, Tesla has stated that…
Musk’s Pledge: Tesla’s FSD V12 Training Progressing Well, Experience Available in Two Weeks
November 13, 2023 –In a recent interaction on Twitter, a user queried Elon Musk about the anticipated trial availability of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) Version 12. Musk responded with a timeframe, stating, “About 2 weeks.” This isn’t the first time Musk has addressed inquiries on this matter. However, his previous responses remained ambiguous, asserting that…
Founding Grounds: Hyundai Group Launches Ambitious Project at Joo-Young Chung’s Inaugural Site
November 13, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Company announced today the establishment of a state-of-the-art electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant in Ulsan, commemorated with a groundbreaking ceremony. Significantly, over 50 years ago, the founder and inaugural chairman of the Hyundai Group, Joo-Young Chung, laid the foundation for the company’s initial major production facility at this very…
Exclusive Insider Insights: Tesla Cybertruck’s Specs Revealed
November 09, 2023 – According to reports from foreign media, an insider at Tesla has disclosed detailed specifications of the Tesla Cybertruck on their personal social media platform. From the images, it can be observed that the Tesla Cybertruck’s length, width, and height are 5.66 meters, 2.02 meters, and 1.79 meters respectively, with a wheelbase…