Umar Shakir Profile and Activity - The Verge
Umar Shakir is a news reporter for The Verge, specializing in coverage of electric cars and related topics. Prior to his current role, he amassed over 15 years of experience in IT support, which included managing Macs for a University and providing support at the Genius Bar. Umar's interests extend to collecting video game cartridges, watching football, and spending time in shopping center parking lots while waiting for his EV to charge.
Ford Promotes Pro Power Onboard Generators
Following major power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl in the Houston area, Ford is leveraging the situation to showcase its Pro Power Onboard generators available in select F-150 models, including both gas and Lightning EV versions. The company's communications director, Mark Levine, shared a map highlighting areas where F-150 trucks were able to generate at least one kilowatt of electricity.
XPeng Unveils P7 Plus Electric Car with Self-Driving Technology
Chinese automaker XPeng has unveiled the first images of its P7 Plus electric car, featuring camera-based self-driving technology that operates similarly to Tesla’s Full-Self Driving (FSD) tech. As reported by Electrek, XPeng previously utilized Lidar technology in its vehicles, a method embraced by some automakers and robotaxi ventures in their quest for achieving autonomous driving.
Toyota Joins Ionna EV Charging Network for Enhanced Access
Toyota, the world's largest car company, has announced its participation in the Ionna EV charging network, alongside seven other automakers such as BMW, Honda, General Motors, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis. Ionna aims to deploy several chargers by the end of the current year, with plans for over 30,000 units across North America by 2030. By that timeframe, Toyota and Lexus intend to collectively introduce 30 EV models globally, according to the company's statements.
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