If you want a CEO who’ll carefully grow a mature business, there are better options. But that’s not what investors want from Tesla. Read more…
Are eVTOL companies starting a charging standards war?
Joby Aviation, a company developing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for commercial passenger service, has announced a collaboration with Atlantic Aviation, a provider of aircraft ground handling and corporate flight support, to electrify aviation infrastructure in New York and Southern California, paving the way for the launch of Joby’s air taxi service. The… Read more…
EnviroSpark has installed over 7,800 charging plugs. Here’s what the company has learned.
EnviroSpark runs its own EV charging network and helps others with installations, including Tesla, Volkswagen and Ford. The parlous state of public charging reliability has emerged as a major roadblock to wider EV adoption, and the entire industry is going through a soul-searching phase, trying to identify the roots of the problems and correct them…. Read more…
BMW Brings 5 Series Plug-In Hybrid To U.S., i5 Gets Another Trim
The new variants make for a comprehensive 5 Series line-up for the U.S., offering customers gas, PHEV, and BEV options. Read more…
Electric Mini Aceman aces final tests before official debut
Mini, a subsidiary of BMW, has taken a step closer to production with the new Mini Aceman EV. This electric SUV has recently been undergoing rigorous testing, and BMW was more than happy to share a few spectacular photos from it. Mini took the Aceman extremes, subjecting it to both the icy tundra of the Arctic Circle and the scorching… Read more…
Kia surprisingly tops Hyundai in market value with affordable EVs rolling out
For the first time since 2001, Kia surpassed Hyundai in market value with new affordable EVs rolling out this year. Kia is now South Korea’s fifth most-valued stock at $31 billion (41.3 trillion won). Read more…
Europe’s sightseeing buses are graduating from vegetable oil fuel to electric and solar power
Tootbus, a prominent sightseeing bus company around Europe, has partnered with electric fleet specialist VEV to deliver more sustainable mobility across its entire operations. Tootbus is currently operating buses that run on hydrotreated vegetable oil but is adopting BEV and solar technology with VEV’s help. Read more…
This EV startup, once valued at $13b, is on the verge of total collapse
Once an EV darling thought to revolutionize EV production with its concept of micro-factories that crank out delivery vans for the likes of Uber and UPS, UK startup Arrival is in a desperate search for funding after being delisted from Nasdaq this week. Read more…
Revoy EV promises to electrify diesel semis in minutes
By packing batteries and an electric drive axle into a tandem trailer that fits between a conventional semi truck and trailer, Revoy EV promises to “electrify” trucking and cut a fleet’s fuel bill in half. It sounds amazing – but eleven tons of questions remain. Read more…
Ford Will Offer Free Adapters For Tesla’s Supercharging Network This Spring
CEO Jim Farley says that eligible Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning owners in the U.S. and Canada can reserve the OEM adapter soon. Read more…
Kempower is part of a state-wide procurement contract in California
National Car Charging, a charging station reseller and installer, has scored an exclusive contract with the state of California. NCC will be the state’s primary provider of non-networked DC fast charging and has selected Kempower as its hardware partner. Read more…
Production issues with Huawei computing unit hit some Chinese automakers, report says
The computing unit, called the MDC 810, powers advanced driver assistance systems, according to Reuters. Read more…
EV sales near 8% of US new vehicle market
EV sales will reach 8.0% of the total U.S. new vehicle market this month, S&P Global Mobility has predicted. The market share of EVs won’t increase dramatically over the previous month, as automakers, dealers, and consumers digest new federal tax credit rules brought on by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that went into effect with the start… Read more…
Great Wall Motor looking to open direct sales outlets, with initial numbers likely to be around 100
Great Wall Motor has brought in talents with direct store management experience, including a former retail director at Li Auto, according to local media. Read more…
BMW unveils new i5 xDrive40 and iX2 eDrive20
BMW is freshening up its electric vehicle portfolio in time for the spring. As part of its ambitious plans for 2024 that include 20% increase in EV sales, the company is introducing new models to cater to an even wider customer base. Both BMW i5 and iX2 get new powertrains, the XM gets a hybrid 50e version with a 197… Read more…
Delaware judge voids Tesla CEO’s salary package
Tesla CEO Elon Musk had made major headlines with a compensation package worth up to $56 billion, contingent on the company achieving several milestones, however not all shareholders were happy with the deal. A court in Delaware has now made a decision for the shareholders. Read more…
Ford Pro sells 1,000 Mustang Mach E and F-150 Lightning trucks
Ecolab wants to convert its North American fleet to EVs by 2030. The water and hygiene services provider relies on Ford Pro and has ordered over a thousand top-of-the-line models from the carmaker’s commercial division. Read more…
Eurorepar Car Service announces maintenance for PHEVs and BEVs
Eurorepar Car Service, the Stellantis Group’s brand-independent workshop concept for repairs and maintenance of all vehicle makes, is now also offering maintenance for electric and hybrid vehicles in Europe. Read more…
‘Unfathomable’: Judge Fires Elon Musk’s $55B Pay Package Into The Sun
Plus, more on why General Motors is embracing hybrids again, and Volkswagen starts an AI lab. Read more…
BYD plans to open over a dozen outlets in Singapore and Philippines in 2024
BYD currently has a network of more than 10 dealers in the Philippines and seven in Singapore. Read more…