She was thinking about getting a Nissan Leaf but decided to get a Bolt instead. Read more…
Iberdrola builds Green Corridor in Brazil
And the company is using specially designed EVs to do so. Seventeen charging points have already been installed along the 1,200-kilometre corridor between the states of Bahia and Rio Grande. Read more…
Mercedes invests in charging in South Africa with Chargify
Mercedes-Benz South Africa and Chargify aim to install over 120 new AC and DC charging points across South Africa. Read more…
Volvo EM90 electric minivan is an executive shuttle for the future
Volvo believes an electric minivan could be the future of luxury vehicles—in some markets at least. The automaker on Saturday fully revealed the all-electric EM90 and confirmed the opening of pre-orders in China. Volvo confirmed Chinese sales when it first announced the EM90 in August, and didn’t discuss other markets in this latest… Read more…
Fisker takes another tumble, slashes production forecast
California-based electric automaker Fisker saw its shares plummet 14% yesterday after reporting big losses and lower sales than expected. Now the American startup expects to slash its production forecast for this year by as much as 30% of initial expectations. Read more…
Tesla reveals everything that affects its range calculation
Tesla reveals everything that affects its range calculatio. Read more…
Lambretta’s sleek new electric scooter is sexy, but repeats Vespa’s big mistake
Lambretta, an icon of retro-inspired scooter design, showed off a stylish electric model at the EICMA 2023 Milan Motorcycle Show. The new model, known as the Lambretta Elettra, mixes vintage vibes with the latest electric vehicle technology. Read more…
Agreement reached on critical raw materials in Europe
Representatives of the member states and the European Parliament have agreed upon the EU strategy for securing critical raw materials. The Critical Raw Materials Act was proposed in March this year and addresses materials required for electric vehicle manufacturing and an emerging European battery industry. Read more…
Exxon to extract lithium in the USA starting 2027
ExxonMobil has officially unveiled its plan to enter the mining and production of lithium. The US mineral oil company wants to extract the raw material under the new Mobil Lithium brand in Arkansas. Read more…
Nio wins final verdict in lawsuit against vlogger
The final judgment upheld the original verdict, requiring the owner of the Douyin account Cheshiji to post an apology to Nio for thirty consecutive days and pay RMB300,000 in damages. Read more…
Peugeot E-Traveller EV van debuts with up to 350 km range
Peugeot has unveiled a new addition to its growing EV portfolio. The E-Traveller is designed with professional drivers in mind and it promises a blend of style, comfort, and efficiency. The E-Traveller is available in two lengths: Standard (4.98 m) and Long (5.33 m), with a height of 1.90 m, making it suitable for most car parks. The interior is remarkably spacious, offering configurations that can accommodate up to 9 people with a trunk volume of 1,500 l, or provide up to 4,900 l of load volume with fewer passengers. The E-Traveller is powered by a single electric motor offering a… Read more…
Karma presents new luxury EV lineup
The carmaker from Southern California revamped its portfolio, presenting the fully-electric Kaveya at an event in Las Vegas. It also teased two additional newcomers. Read more…
Alexander Dennis to deliver 35 electric buses to Hong Kong
The British bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) has received a new electric bus order from Hong Kong’s transport company MTR Corporation. The 35 all-electric double-decker will be delivered in 2025 and 2026. Read more…
Xpeng to start pre-sales of X9 MPV on Nov 17
The Xpeng X9 will compete head-to-head with the Li Mega, a Li Auto MPV that will also be unveiled and go on pre-sale on November 17, the first day of the Guangzhou auto show. Read more…
BYD Yangwang to unveil supercar platform and concept car on Nov 17
Yangwang will unveil a supercar platform as well as a concept car based on its e⁴ technology on the first day of the Guangzhou auto show. Read more…
First electric Audi from China may be a long-wheelbase version of the Q6 e-tron
New details have emerged about the production of electric Audis based on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) in China. For example, the order in which the three models will be produced – and where the batteries will come from. Read more…
Fisker lowers production forecast again
Fisker has revised its production forecast for 2023 downwards for the third time this year – and significantly so. The electric car manufacturer now only expects to produce 13,000 to 17,000 vehicles for the whole year. Read more…
Rivian officially gets green light for its EV factory in Georgia
The US carmaker received final approval from the relevant authorities for the construction of its plant in the US state of Georgia. It has now leased a site around 40 miles east of Atlanta for a period of 50 years for the plant announced in 2021. Read more…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Nov 12: Nio 2,900, Xpeng 3,900, Li Auto 10,000, Tesla 12,700
So far this month, Nio was at 5,700 units, Xpeng at 6,100 units and Tesla at 22,900 units. Read more…
Tesla’s upcoming FSD V12 is two weeks away according to Musk
There is no doubt even for a minute that Tesla remains a name synonymous with innovation. Regardless of delays and broken promises – credit where credit is due. On occasion though, we all run short on patience. The electric car giant has yet again sparked interest with the announcement of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) Version 12, touted as the most advanced version yet. As Elon Musk, Tesla’s enigmatic CEO, hints at its release “in about two weeks,” the automotive world buzzes with speculation and a fair dose of skepticism. The anticipation aligns intriguingly with the scheduled delivery… Read more…
