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CYVN to become Nio’s largest shareholder, while William Li to retain most voting rights
At the end of February, Li’s stake in Nio was 10.5 percent, with 44.2 percent of the voting rights. CYVN will hold a 20.1 percent stake in Nio after its latest investment. Read more…
UAW win helps nonunion workers too as Tesla is latest to hike pay
Tesla has announced that it will raise factory worker pay for some workers at its Nevada Gigafactory by 10% or more. The news comes not long after UAW’s historic strike wins, in which it earned 25% pay increases at all of the Big Three American automakers. Read more…
BYD catches up with Tesla in global BEV market share in Q3
BYD has caught up with Tesla’s 17 percent share of the global BEV market in the third quarter and is expected to overtake Tesla as the global leader in the fourth quarter, Counterpoint Research said. Read more…
Reservations open for 2024 Acura ZDX electric SUV
Acura, the premium sub-brand of Honda, has finally thrown its hat into the electric ring with the announcement of reservations opening for its highly anticipated 2024 ZDX SUV, marking the brand’s inaugural foray into the world of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) in the US. Priced starting around $60,000, the ZDX promises not only a thrilling driving experience but also exclusive… Read more…
Nio ET9 will be unveiled on December 23 to take on Maybach
Nio was in the news recently thanks to the real life testing of an ET7’s range, which saw Nio founder and CEO William Li drive the car for 1,044 km on a single charge using the new 150 kWh semi-solid battery pack. But Nio will be in the news even more later this week, for the company is set to… Read more…
Tesla confirms wireless inductive electric car home charger is coming
Tesla has confirmed it is working on a wireless inductive home charger for its electric cars after teasing it earlier this year. Read more…
Hyundai Kona Electric gets even sportier as new N Line model shows its face
Hyundai’s all-electric Kona is getting a high-performance upgrade. The Hyundai Kona Electric was spotted wearing the famed Hyundai N Line badge with a new sporty look. Read more…
Nikola founder Trevor Milton sentenced to 4 years in prison for fraud
Trevor Milton, founder and former CEO of Nikola Corporation, has been sentenced to four years in prison for defrauding investors with false statements about the company’s electric trucks. Read more…
Take To The Water With BeTriton’s New Amphibious E-Bike Trailer
The BeTriton Trailer can carry two adults, as well as a day’s worth of camping gear. Read more…
Lucid Air Touring Owner Review: No More Asterisk For The EV Road Trip
But it is the “buggiest” car I’ve ever owned, and I don’t mean software. Read more…
Tesla Hides Disney+ App Following Elon Musk’s Spat With Bob Iger
Elon Musk called out Bob Iger after Disney stopped advertising on his social media platform, X. Read more…
FLO to install solar-powered EV chargers for Phoenix Contact USA employees
Canada-headquartered EV charging network and infrastructure provider FLO will install four solar-powered dual-port CoRe+ chargers at the Pennsylvania headquarters of Phoenix Contact USA, a subsidiary of Phoenix Contact, a German manufacturer of industrial automation, interconnection and interface equipment. FLO has provided similar charging equipment to Phoenix Contact Canada at locations in Ontario for use by… Read more…
6K Energy wins $50-million DOE grant for PlusCAM battery material production plant in Tennessee
6K Energy, a provider of critical materials for lithium-ion batteries, has won a $50-million grant from the DOE’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains for its PlusCAM battery material production plant located in Jackson, Tennessee. The company will apply the 50 big ones to the estimated $200-million construction cost for the factory. The PlusCAM… Read more…
Nissan will make EVs in China, export them across the world
Nissan is looking to develop and manufacture future EVs in China, according to Masashi Matsuyama, the company’s vice president and president of Nissan China. These EVs will then be exported to global markets from China. If you’re wondering which markets those will be, Nissan is apparently looking at BYD for inspiration – it wants to offer these Chinese-built EVs in… Read more…
The Dutch are riding their bikes on two new solar cycle paths
Two solar cycle paths came online in the Netherlands, and they’re the country’s first to have 1,000 square meters (10,764 square feet) of solar surface area each. Read more…
Greenworks electric riding mower $2,234 off, Level 2 EV charger $148, e-bikes, more
A massive off-season discount is landing on this Greenworks PRO 80V 42-inch electric riding mower, helping you prepare for spring lawn care while saving $2,234. It comes joined by VOLTORB’s Level 2 at-home EV charger on sale for $148, as well as an assortment of deals on e-bikes and all of the other best Green Deals. Read more…
Ford’s latest F-150 Lightning frunk idea would make it the ultimate work truck
The F-150 Lightning is already the smartest truck Ford has ever built, but the company wants to make it even more functional. Ford’s latest idea for the Lightning frunk could make it the best work (or tailgating) truck, too.. Read more…
Coal-state Kentucky just broke ground on its largest solar farm
National Grid Renewables has broken ground on what will be the largest solar farm in Kentucky once it comes online in 2024. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Vs. VW ID.7 Vs. BYD Seal: Which Electric Sedan Is Best?
The Model 3 Highland is not only the cheapest to buy but also the most efficient and easiest to charge, UK review finds. Read more…
