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BYD’s Q3 report: 824,000 NEVs sold, BEV sales match Tesla
BYD wrapped up Q3 with an impressive sale of 824,001 new enegry vehicles of which 431,603 pure electric passenger vehicles. This represents a whopping 52.4% of its total sales for the period. Tesla, in the same stretch, reported 435,059 pure electric car sales. So even if you discount the various EREVs and PHEVs that BYD makes its sales are already matching the American company’s. Earlier today Tesla reported a 26.5% jump year-on-year, but a dip of 6.7% compared to Q2. On the other hand BYD saw electric vehicle sales rising by 66.9% year-on-year and 22.6% sequentially. BYD and Tesla BEV… More…
Watch Jay Leno Drive Tesla Semi And Tow Another Semi With It
He also experiences the Semi’s unreal turning radius while succcessfully making a U-turn in an intersection – while towing a trailer. More…
Mass Market EV Ownership Costs 18 Percent More Than Gas Cars: Report
Certain premium EVs and their gas-powered counterparts are closer to price parity than mass-market models. More…
Honda reveals new electric SUV and sedan concepts in latest video
With Honda’s EV offensive finally starting, the Japanese automaker is already giving us a preview of what could be its next-gen electric SUV and sedan concepts in its latest video. More…
MIT scientists used solar power to make drinking water cheaper than tap water
MIT scientists have designed a solar-powered desalination system that turns saltwater into drinkable water at a higher volume – and a lower cost. More…
Watch The First Tesla NACS To CCS1 Adapter In Action
We get the exclusive opportunity to check out an adapter that allows authorized CCS1-equipped EVs to charge at Tesla Superchargers. More…
EV sales are 49% up, China still far ahead of Europe
The first half of 2023 saw an impressive surge in global electric vehicle (EV) sales, painting a picture of a world increasingly swayed by sustainable transit choices. In the first six months of this year, global EV sales posted a 49% increase, reaching 6.2 million units. This isn’t just a tiny blip on the radar. EVs now constitute 16% of the global light vehicle market, a jump from 12.4% in H1 2022. China remains the runaway leader with 55% of global EV sales in H1 2023. However, it’s worth noting that China’s growth rate has settled to a more modest 43% in H1 2023, down from a… More…
Here’s How The Tesla Cybertruck Holds Up In A Crash Test
Drone flyover above Giga Texas reveals damage to the Tesla Cybertruck after a crash test. More…
The world’s longest subsea cable that will send clean energy from Morocco to the UK just got a big boost
A plan to build the world’s longest subsea cable that will carry clean energy from Morocco to the UK just got streamlined. More…
Tesla (TSLA) surges back to positive on annual delivery goal reassurance
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) surged back up and recovered from a premarket tumble as the market seems to be reassured by the reiteration of the automaker’s annual delivery goal. More…
Tesla manages to weasel its way out of the Full Self-Driving class action
Tesla has managed to weasel its way out of a class-action lawsuit over its Full Self-Driving claims because it argued that customers have agreed to take any issue to arbitration in their contracts. More…
Chinese EV leaders BYD and NIO achieve record EV sales as price war looms
Several leading Chinese EV makers, including BYD and NIO, posted strong sales results this week. NIO hit a new record in Q3, while BYD continued its dominant streak with record-breaking EV sales in September. More…
1,234 HP Lucid Air Sapphire Enters Production In Casa Grande, Arizona
The Tesla Model S Plaid’s archnemesis starts at an eye-watering $249,000 before taxes and fees. More…
Rivian More Than Doubled EV Production And Deliveries In Q3 2023
New records bring the company closer to meeting the increased annual guidance. More…
Tesla Q3 report shows disappointing deliveries
Following a warning earlier on, Tesla now published its Q3 financial report and the numbers are below expectations. The warning caused analysts’ estimate to vary greatly – from 440,000 to 490,000 units. However the actual number was even below the bottom end of that range. In total Tesla made 435,000 deliveries for the quarter. Now, let’s break down these numbers: Model S/X: Produced: 13,688 Delivered: 15,985 Model 3/Y: Produced: 416,800 Delivered: 419,074 In total, Tesla churned out 430,488 vehicles and managed to deliver 435,059, with 4% of… More…
Tesla Production And Deliveries Graphed Through Q3 2023: From 0 To 5 Million
The company maintains its annual target of 1.8 million vehicle sales in 2023. More…
Volkswagen Hires Rivian, Tesla Veteran To Help Sort Out Its Software Woes
Sanjay Lal has an impressive pedigree. Can he get the VW Group back on track? More…
BETA Technologies cuts ribbon on new Vermont facility; electric aircraft production is underway
All-electric aircraft developer BETA Technologies is putting the finishing touches on a new assembly facility in its native Vermont we learned about earlier this year. With two impressive electric aircraft in its arsenal working to get certified for commercial flights, BETA is already assembling eVTOLs at its new home. Here’s the latest. More…
Rivian (RIVN) EV deliveries climb in Q3 to beat estimates, on track to hit annual guidance
California-based Rivian (RIVN) beat Q3 analyst estimates Monday as EV deliveries and production continue climbing. As production ramps, the EV maker remains on track to hit its 52,000 target for 2023. More…
