Kalena Thomhave

Pittsburgh

freelance journalist and researcher on poverty & inequality丨alum: @theprospect, @fordschool, the south丨kuh-lay-nuh | [email protected]

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Assisted by increasing affordability, global EV adoption continues to rise

5 days ago | automotivedive.com | Kalena Thomhave

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Despite market disruptions in the global automotive industry — including U.S. tariffs — EV sales remain on an upward trajectory. That’s according to aMay report from the International Energy Agency, the global energy forum of32 industrialized countries, including the United States. The IEA’s annual Global EV Outlook predicts that more than a quarter of vehicles sold around the world in 2025 will be electric.
Hyundai’s updated Bluelink app simplifies EV charging

1 week ago | automotivedive.com | Kalena Thomhave

Hyundai has made it easier for drivers of its newer model electric vehicles to find and pay for charging with new updates to its MyHyundai with Bluelink smartphone app, the company announced May 6. The app connects Hyundai vehicles to its vehicle subscription ecosystem. The latest update now allows eligible customers to locate EV chargers, get turn-by-turn directions to the nearest one and pay for charging sessions, all from a single interface.
Trump's Plan to Dismantle Education Department Threatens Classroom Funding

1 week ago | register-herald.com | Kalena Thomhave

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BMW hits milestone of 7M BMWs built in the US

2 weeks ago | automotivedive.com | Kalena Thomhave

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. BMW’s sole U.S. manufacturing plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, has assembled its seven millionth BMW, the automaker said in a press release April 30. The company celebrated the milestone at the plant with the assembly of a bespoke BMW — a metallic green Alpina XB7, featuring special design modifications and a 4.4-liter B-Turbo V8 engine that produces 631 horsepower.
Stellantis opens automated parts distribution center in New York

2 weeks ago | supplychaindive.com | Kalena Thomhave

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Stellantis has opened a new Mopar parts distribution facility in the Hudson Valley’s East Fishkill, New York, a move the company said will enhance its services across the Northeast, according to an April 24 press release. The new facility, which covers more than 500,000 square feet, has more than 46,000 unique parts in stock.
Stellantis opens automated parts distribution center in New York’s Hudson Valley

2 weeks ago | automotivedive.com | Kalena Thomhave

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Stellantis has opened a new Mopar parts distribution facility in the Hudson Valley’s East Fishkill, New York, a move the company said will enhance its services across the Northeast, according to anApril 24 press release. The new facility, which covers more than 500,000 square feet, has more than 46,000 unique parts in stock.
Kia joins Tesla’s Supercharger network after months-long delay

3 weeks ago | automotivedive.com | Kalena Thomhave

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Kia electric vehicles can officially charge on Tesla’s Supercharger network, according to an April 24 press release. Kia EV6, EV9 and Niro owners can now use an additional 21,500 vehicle charging stations, increasing charging station availability for Kia EV drivers by more than 80% and totaling access to more than 40,000 fast chargers, the company said.
Volkswagen and Uber to test, deploy robotaxis

3 weeks ago | automotivedive.com | Kalena Thomhave
Volkswagen and Uber to test, deploy robotaxis

3 weeks ago | finance.yahoo.com | Kalena Thomhave

This story was originally published on Automotive Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Automotive Dive newsletter. Volkswagen and Uber inked a partnership to offer robotaxi service on the Uber app via thousands of the automaker’s ID. Buzz vans, the companies announced April 24. Testing with human operators is set to begin later this year.
Hyundai, Plus collaboration pairs self-driving tech with fuel cell trucks

1 month ago | truckingdive.com | Kalena Thomhave

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Hyundai Motor Co. and autonomous technology firm Plus believe their collaboration can expedite deployment of self-driving hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks. The companies have a vision for an autonomous hydrogen freight “ecosystem” with Hyundai's XCIENT Fuel Cell truck at the core, according to an April 29 press release.