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Neue Klasse BMW i3 prototypes begin final winter testing near the Arctic Circle BMW is conducting final winter testing for its upcoming fully electric i3 sedan at the company’s cold-weather development facility near the Arctic Circle in northern Sweden. Prototype vehicles are currently undergoing evaluation and calibration work around Arjeplog as engineers prepare the Neue Klasse model for its design debut scheduled for March 18, 2026. The electric ... Read more The post Neue Klasse BMW i3 prototypes begin final winter testing near the Arctic Circle appeared first on Destination Charged.
05.03.2026 16:02 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Volvo pushes major software update to 2.5 million vehicles worldwide Volvo Cars has begun deploying what it says is the largest over-the-air software update in the company’s history, delivering a redesigned infotainment interface to approximately 2.5 million vehicles worldwide. The update introduces a new user experience known as Volvo Car UX and will be distributed to compatible vehicles in roughly 85 countries starting this week. ... Read more The post Volvo pushes major software update to 2.5 million vehicles worldwide appeared first on Destination Charged.
05.03.2026 15:31 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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General Motors looks to expand access to EV-powered home backup General Motors is continuing to develop its vehicle-to-home energy strategy as it works to broaden access to home energy management systems tied to its electric vehicles. The automaker said it has sold more than 246,000 vehicles in the United States equipped with the hardware necessary to provide backup power to a properly equipped home during ... Read more The post General Motors looks to expand access to EV-powered home backup appeared first on Destination Charged.
19.02.2026 15:37 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Polestar plans four new EVs by 2028 in largest product expansion yet Polestar has outlined a three-year product expansion that will add four new electric vehicles to its global lineup by 2028. The announcement, made February 18 from the company’s headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, represents the most extensive coordinated rollout in the brand’s history. The plan includes the start of deliveries for the Polestar 5 this summer, ... Read more The post Polestar plans four new EVs by 2028 in largest product expansion yet appeared first on Destination Charged.
18.02.2026 15:42 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Ford provides more details on new EV platform and $30,000 electric truck Ford Motor Company on Tuesday outlined new details of its Universal Electric Vehicle platform, a next-generation architecture the automaker says will underpin a family of affordable battery-powered vehicles beginning with a mid-size pickup targeted to start at about $30,000 when it launches in 2027. The company said the new platform and accompanying production system are ... Read more The post Ford provides more details on new EV platform and $30,000 electric truck appeared first on Destination Charged.
17.02.2026 16:04 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The 2027 Toyota Highlander debuts as a three-row battery electric vehicle Toyota has announced the 2027 Highlander, marking the fifth generation of the midsize SUV and its transition to a battery-electric vehicle (BEV) powertrain. This model represents the first three-row BEV for Toyota in the United States market and the first Toyota BEV to be assembled in the United States. Production will take place at the ... Read more The post The 2027 Toyota Highlander debuts as a three-row battery electric vehicle appeared first on Destination Charged.
11.02.2026 02:32 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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BMW begins pre-series production of new i3 at Munich plant BMW Group has begun producing pre-series vehicles for the new BMW i3 at its Munich assembly plant, marking a key step toward series production scheduled to begin in the second half of 2026. The move signals that the facility has transitioned from preparation and pilot phases into near-series manufacturing conditions, with vehicles now moving through ... Read more The post BMW begins pre-series production of new i3 at Munich plant appeared first on Destination Charged.
04.02.2026 18:41 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Renewable energy makes sense It’s not a great time for renewable energy in the United States. The Trump Administration has already rolled back, or is attempting to roll back, any legislation that promoted its use. It might be easy to write this off as just delivering what the taxpayer and the consumer want. But it’s a result of a ... Read more The post Renewable energy makes sense appeared first on Destination Charged.
02.02.2026 14:36 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Toyota hints at a versatile new EV with interior-focused teaser Toyota has released a new teaser image offering a dimly lit look inside an upcoming vehicle, paired with the tagline: “Big energy. Bigger versatility. A new adventure starts February 10th.” The image centers on the cabin, revealing a wide interior layout with three rows of seating, a large central touchscreen, and ambient lighting running along ... Read more The post Toyota hints at a versatile new EV with interior-focused teaser appeared first on Destination Charged.
02.02.2026 13:02 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Honda and ODOT test vehicle-based system for automated roadway inspections Honda and the Ohio Department of Transportation have completed a two-year pilot program testing an automated roadway inspection system that uses vehicle-based sensors to identify road and infrastructure deficiencies. The project, led by Honda and funded by ODOT through its DriveOhio smart mobility initiative, evaluated whether data collected from production-style vehicles could supplement or partially ... Read more The post Honda and ODOT test vehicle-based system for automated roadway inspections appeared first on Destination Charged.
29.01.2026 14:57 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Toyota drops a dark teaser for an upcoming electric SUV Toyota has released a moody teaser image hinting at a new vehicle, showing little more than a rear silhouette and a full-width LED light bar. The image suggests an SUV or crossover form factor, though Toyota has not confirmed the model name, powertrain, or launch timeline. The teaser offers no accompanying technical details, but its ... Read more The post Toyota drops a dark teaser for an upcoming electric SUV appeared first on Destination Charged.
27.01.2026 13:15 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
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GM adds Electrify America charging access to its EV mobile apps General Motors has announced an integration between its electric vehicle mobile applications and the Electrify America public charging network aimed at simplifying how drivers locate, access, and pay for public fast charging. The integration adds Electrify America charging stations to GM’s myChevrolet, myGMC, and myCadillac apps, allowing drivers to find and use compatible charging locations ... Read more The post GM adds Electrify America charging access to its EV mobile apps appeared first on Destination Charged.
26.01.2026 14:20 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The Volvo EX60 Cross Country brings familiar rugged styling to an electric platform Volvo Cars has expanded its all-electric lineup with the introduction of the Volvo EX60 Cross Country, a more rugged variant of the forthcoming EX60 electric SUV. Revealed alongside the standard EX60 in January 2026, the Cross Country version applies Volvo’s long-running Cross Country formula—raised ride height, distinctive exterior details, and added off-road capability cues—to an ... Read more The post The Volvo EX60 Cross Country brings familiar rugged styling to an electric platform appeared first on Destination Charged.
21.01.2026 20:16 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Volvo EX60 debuts with up to 400 miles of estimated range Volvo Cars has formally unveiled the EX60, a new all-electric mid-size SUV positioned as a core model in the company’s expanding battery-electric lineup. Announced on January 21, 2026, the EX60 represents Volvo’s first entry into what it describes as the largest global electric vehicle segment by volume, targeting family-oriented buyers seeking a five-seat SUV with ... Read more The post Volvo EX60 debuts with up to 400 miles of estimated range appeared first on Destination Charged.
21.01.2026 19:54 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Tips for maximizing EV driving range in winter Cold weather is one of the biggest real-world challenges for electric vehicle range. Even drivers who see consistent efficiency in spring and summer often notice a sharp drop once temperatures fall below freezing. That reduction isn’t a flaw—it’s a predictable result of physics, battery chemistry, and how EVs keep occupants warm. The good news is ... Read more The post Tips for maximizing EV driving range in winter appeared first on Destination Charged.
20.01.2026 17:48 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Why dialing back regenerative braking can make winter driving easier and safer Regenerative braking is one of the most appealing aspects of driving an electric vehicle. Lift off the accelerator, the motors generate electricity, the battery recaptures energy, and the car slows without touching the brake pedal. In dry conditions, it’s smooth, efficient, and easy to control. Winter changes that equation. On snow- or ice-covered roads, regenerative ... Read more The post Why dialing back regenerative braking can make winter driving easier and safer appeared first on Destination Charged.
20.01.2026 14:57 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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New trade framework sets conditions for Chinese EVs in Canada Canada and China reached a preliminary trade agreement in January 2026 that includes a framework allowing limited imports of Chinese-built electric vehicles into the Canadian market at a reduced tariff rate. The agreement-in-principle was announced during Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s official visit to Beijing and represents a partial reversal of earlier trade restrictions imposed ... Read more The post New trade framework sets conditions for Chinese EVs in Canada appeared first on Destination Charged.
19.01.2026 21:19 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Honda reveals Base Station prototype lightweight travel trailer Honda has revealed a prototype travel trailer called the Base Station, marking the company’s first known exploration into towable recreational camping equipment designed for consumer use. The concept was developed by Honda’s U.S.-based research and development teams in California and Ohio and is intended to demonstrate how the automaker’s longstanding design and packaging philosophies could ... Read more The post Honda reveals Base Station prototype lightweight travel trailer appeared first on Destination Charged.
16.01.2026 14:53 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Honda earns carbon-neutral certification for U.S. sales headquarters in Torrance American Honda Motor Co. has achieved CarbonNeutral building certification for its U.S. sales headquarters in Torrance, California, according to an announcement issued by the company in mid-January. The designation makes the Torrance campus the first Honda facility in North America to receive the certification and positions the site as a pilot location for broader emissions-reduction ... Read more The post Honda earns carbon-neutral certification for U.S. sales headquarters in Torrance appeared first on Destination Charged.
16.01.2026 14:48 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The Volvo EX60 puts Nvidia Drive and Google Gemini at the center of its design Volvo Cars is set to reveal the all-electric EX60 on January 21, 2026, positioning the midsize SUV as a key step in the company’s transition toward software-defined electric vehicles. The EX60 will be the first Volvo model to launch with Google’s Gemini AI assistant integrated directly into its vehicle systems, marking a deeper collaboration between ... Read more The post The Volvo EX60 puts Nvidia Drive and Google Gemini at the center of its design appeared first on Destination Charged.
16.01.2026 13:54 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Electric BMW M models to debut with quad-motor architecture in 2027 BMW M is preparing to introduce its first fully electric high-performance models later this decade, marking a significant shift for a division historically defined by internal combustion engines and motorsport-derived engineering. Beginning in 2027, these vehicles will be part of BMW’s Neue Klasse platform strategy and will represent the first time the M brand’s performance ... Read more The post Electric BMW M models to debut with quad-motor architecture in 2027 appeared first on Destination Charged.
14.01.2026 14:40 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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2026 Corvette ZR1X records 8.675-second quarter-mile time Chevrolet has released verified acceleration figures for the 2026 Corvette ZR1X, indicating that the vehicle completed the quarter mile in 8.675 seconds at a trap speed of 159 miles per hour and accelerated from 0–60 mph in 1.68 seconds. These results were achieved during testing conducted in October 2025 at US 131 Motorsports Park on ... Read more The post 2026 Corvette ZR1X records 8.675-second quarter-mile time appeared first on Destination Charged.
13.01.2026 18:02 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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2027 Kia EV2: Another car we can’t get because woke Kia has revealed the EV2, a new B-segment electric SUV designed and built specifically for Europe. It’s the brand’s smallest and most affordable electric vehicle yet, positioned as the entry point to Kia’s EV lineup. And, as is increasingly the case with compact, affordable EVs that make too much sense, it is not headed to ... Read more The post 2027 Kia EV2: Another car we can’t get because woke appeared first on Destination Charged.
09.01.2026 15:57 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Ford moves toward centralized computing and internal software development Ford is continuing a shift toward developing more of its vehicle technology internally, outlining a strategy that centers on simplified electronic architectures, consolidated computing hardware, and increased use of software platforms developed in-house. The company says the approach is intended to reduce vehicle complexity, lower long-term costs, and allow for faster updates across future products. ... Read more The post Ford moves toward centralized computing and internal software development appeared first on Destination Charged.
08.01.2026 14:55 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Ford details features of its upcoming AI-powered voice assistant Ford Motor Company has detailed the functionality and intended use of a new in-vehicle AI assistant that will be introduced on select vehicles beginning with the 2026 model year. The system is designed to provide drivers with conversational access to vehicle information, controls, and selected external information sources using natural language voice commands. According to ... Read more The post Ford details features of its upcoming AI-powered voice assistant appeared first on Destination Charged.
08.01.2026 13:20 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Volvo EX60 aims to deliver 400-mile range and faster charging capability The Volvo EX60 is an upcoming all-electric SUV that Volvo Cars says will offer its longest driving range to date, along with faster charging capability than any previous electric model from the brand. The vehicle is scheduled to be fully revealed on January 21, 2026, with Volvo positioning it as a key product in its ... Read more The post Volvo EX60 aims to deliver 400-mile range and faster charging capability appeared first on Destination Charged.
08.01.2026 13:01 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Sony Honda Mobility details Afeela rollout and shows new prototype at CES Sony Honda Mobility used CES 2026 to outline its near-term product plans, highlight technology partnerships, and introduce a new vehicle concept under its Afeela brand. The company presented a pre-production version of the Afeela 1, its first scheduled production vehicle, alongside a new concept called the Afeela Prototype 2026. Executives described both models as part ... Read more The post Sony Honda Mobility details Afeela rollout and shows new prototype at CES appeared first on Destination Charged.
06.01.2026 13:29 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Autonomous vehicles get new open-source AI tools from Nvidia Nvidia has introduced a new set of open-source artificial intelligence tools aimed at advancing autonomous vehicle development, positioning the effort as a way to address some of the more difficult real-world challenges that automated driving systems encounter. The company’s Alpamayo family includes a research-focused AI model, simulation software, and publicly available datasets that are intended ... Read more The post Autonomous vehicles get new open-source AI tools from Nvidia appeared first on Destination Charged.
06.01.2026 13:12 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Hyundai details plan to integrate humanoid robots into factories Hyundai Motor Group used CES 2026 to outline a broad strategy for what it calls “AI Robotics,” describing plans to integrate artificial intelligence and robotics across manufacturing, logistics, and other industrial operations. The company framed the initiative as part of a longer-term effort to combine physical systems such as robots with software capable of learning ... Read more The post Hyundai details plan to integrate humanoid robots into factories appeared first on Destination Charged.
05.01.2026 21:28 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Hyundai’s MobED wins CES Best of Innovation award in robotics Hyundai Motor Company announced that its MobED robotic mobility platform has been recognized with the Best of Innovation Award in the Robotics category at CES 2026. The award represents the highest honor granted within each category of the CES Innovation Awards program, which evaluates new technologies based on design, engineering, and innovation. This marks the ... Read more The post Hyundai’s MobED wins CES Best of Innovation award in robotics appeared first on Destination Charged.
05.01.2026 21:23 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0