Tesla appears to be losing steam in China this year. Read more…
‘Production Teams Will Be Overburdened,’ Says Former Tesla Employee After Layoffs
Ex-Tesla engineer sheds light on production challenges and how international workers walk a tightrope between work visas. Read more…
First drive Xiaomi SU7: Tracing the rise of Xiaomi
The Xiaomi SU7 was the star at the Beijing Auto Show. To see it, you had to queue. Yet, we had the chance to take it for a spin in and around Beijing and gathered exciting impressions. One thing is clear: with the SU7, Xiaomi is stealing the show from Tesla and Porsche in China.
Survey: Local governments see EV charging as costly, lower-priority
More local governments across Michigan see EV charging as a relevant issue, but the number is still fairly low, according to a new University of Michigan survey, and those interested in EV charging see cost as a barrier. While the survey is Michigan-specific, it’s the traditional hub of the auto industry and probably represents a greater awareness… Read more…
The $11,990 Eli Zero microcar is now available to reserve in the US
The Zero microcar from new brand Eli has reportedly been quite successful across the world, and now it’s launching in the US. It’s not available yet, but you can reserve one for a fully refundable $200. Its MSRP is $11,990, and reserving one will secure your place in line to get it early, since there will apparently be limited availability.… Read more…
Nikola (NKLA) Q1 2024 by the numbers: Production and revenue down amid a keen focus on hydrogen
Nikola Corporation has posted its Q1 2024 financial report ahead of a call with investors this morning, and the numbers detail a commercial vehicle developer growing amid setbacks that arose last year. Today’s update mainly focuses on hydrogen as Nikola looks to execute deliveries while making good on issues with its BEV trucks. Read more…
Ryvid Outset launched as $5,995 US-built electric motorcycle
Ryvid, the Southern California-based manufacturer of the popular Ryvid Anthem electric motorcycle, has just launched its second model based on the same platform. The new Ryvid Outset, priced at just $5,995, is set to become the most affordable highway-capable electric motorcycle in the US. Read more…
Tesla is finally going to release everything we want to know about Autopilot/FSD as NHTSA forces it
Tesla is finally going to release everything we always wanted to know about Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD), but it’s because NHTSA is forcing the automaker to do it. Read more…
What Happens To The Federal Money Tesla Won For Superchargers
Tesla is backing off from the Supercharging business after winning millions in government funding. We explain what happens next. Read more…
A $175,000 CyberTrailer Camper That Can Charge Your EV Is In The Works
Made by California-based Living Vehicle, the Cybertruck-inspired trailer will be ready next year. Read more…
Fisker Ocean Production Halt Means 500 Magna Workers Laid Off
Plus, new rumors about Rivian and the Apple Car, and NHTSA is demanding Autopilot data from Tesla. Read more…
US haulage company 4 Gen Logistics drives sustainable goods transport forward
The US transport company 4 Gen Logistics is now using 41 electric trucks from Volvo Trucks North America in California. The vehicles are on the road in the Inland Empire metropolitan region. Read more…
De Lijn to procure 100 electric buses from Irizar
The Belgian public transport company De Lijn has concluded a framework agreement with the Spanish manufacturer Irizar for the delivery of up to 100 electric buses. De Lijn intends to use the ie tram electric buses in special projects such as the Spartacus project in Limburg and the BRT project in Kortrijk. Read more…
Two electric trucks for Mercedes’ plant logistics around Stuttgart
Mercedes-Benz is electrifying its logistics operations between Bad Cannstatt and Sindelfingen with two electric eActros trucks from Mercedes-Benz Trucks. The duo now transports car engines on a daily basis. Read more…
Milence builds truck charging park near the French-Spanish border
The electric truck charging joint venture Milence announces another location in France. This is being built in Perpignan in the south of the country and is scheduled to go online in September 2024. This will be Milence’s second French site after Heudebouville in Normandy. Read more…
Rock Tech loses funding support from Germany
Lithium producer Rock Tech will not receive any money from the federal funding programme created in 2023 to build a battery cell ecosystem in Germany. According to a media report, the company is now hoping for support from elsewhere to complete its lithium converter in Guben – in particular from the state of Brandenburg.
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UrbanLink orders 20 eVTOLs from Lilium
The Bavarian electric flying taxi startup Lilium has received an order from UrbanLink for 20 Lilium jets with an option for 20 more. The fledgling airline plans to offer its service with electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft in Florida from 2026. Read more…
BorgWarner does business with Xpeng and Polestar
BorgWarner has received two further orders for electric motors from Xpeng to equip new SUV models from the Chinese manufacturer. At the same time, the US supplier has announced that its new torque vectoring system will make its debut in electric cars from Polestar. Read more…
You Can Put A Wet Towel On A Tesla Supercharger Handle To Get Faster Charging Speeds
The trick is most useful on older, V2 Supercharger stalls, but it can also come in handy on the newer V3 units. Read more…
Kia EV3 world premiere confirmed ahead of summer launch
After launching three large EVs, namely the EV5, EV6, and EV9, Kia is going back to affordable models, aiming for higher sales volumes. Three such models have been confirmed for the near future: EV2, EV3, and EV4. The first of the lot, which will be the Kia EV3, will break cover on 23 May 2024. Read more…
