Gas Free: Volvo to electrify all vehicles by 2023
Richmond Hill, Ontario — Volvo has committed to end gas-only vehicle sales in Canada, limiting its offerings to hybrids and electric vehicles (EVs) by 2023. According to a press release, the entire lineup of Volvo cars in Canada will consist of mild-hybrid, hybrid and electric vehicles by 2023. These vehicles will be equipped with a […]
Digital Prints: first NFT-equipped car announced, Alfa Romeo
Milan, Italy — Alfa Romeo’s latest vehicle, the 2023 Tonale is the first car in the world equipped with NFT certificates. For the uninitiated, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are used as unique identifiers for digital files. Imagine a computer file, with a unique serial number and ownership records. In this case, Tolane’s NFT tracks the car’s […]
Green Machine: LKQ acquires EV battery business
Chicago, Illinois — LKQ Corporation is going green with its new announcement that it has gained the business and assets of Green Bean Battery Company. LKQ, a provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles, has expanded by obtaining the battery company, which focuses on reconditioning and installing hybrid […]
