GM is planning to put a heat pump in each of its Ultium EVs. CATL has launched a battery swap venture for low-cost electric vehicles and apartment dwellers. And we drove the first of the pending EVs from Vinfast. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.
In one preview driving Vinfast VF 8 2023The first of two electric crossovers announced to be available in the US before the end of 2022 from the Vietnamese brand, we see a lot of work to do in the company’s aggressive delivery schedule.
GM confirmed this morning that a heat pump-based cooling system will feature in every one of its Ultium-based vehicles — including the delivered GMC Hummer EV and the upcoming Cadillac Lyriq, as well as other models. future more popular vehicles like the Chevrolet Trailblazer EV and Chevy Blazer EV. GM says this technology will lead to a meaningful real-world boost to the range, plus faster charging and faster acceleration.
In China, battery giant CATL has launched its own battery swapping service, Evogo, revolves around proprietary battery modules likened to chocolate bars. With 30 stations already planned in the city implementing the program, it is offered at speeds comparable to (or beating) fast charging, but aims to be an alternative for residents. Urban apartment dwellers do not have home chargers. CATL says there will be more car manufacturing partners and more cities coming soon.
And Big Game EV ad spend from GM, BMW, Kia and others this year also resulted in Tesla orders spike? It doesn’t just appear to be that way, but it’s something Tesla bragged about in its quarterly update.
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