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Lotus completes billion dollar factory in China, rolls first all-electric Eletre off assembly line


Sport and racing car manufacturer Lotus Cars announced it has officially completed its $1.2 billion production facility in Wuhan, China where several of the company’s future BEVs will be built. The first to arrive will be the Lotus Eletre, whose first unit rolled off the assembly line as part of its development toward actual production. More…

Stellantis terminates Jeep joint venture with GAC in China after failed takeover attempt


Global automaker Stellantis is making its footprint slightly less global, following the termination of a joint venture established with GAC Group over a decade ago to build Jeeps overseas. Stellantis has cited a “lack of progress” in acquiring a majority stake in the JV, and instead will try to import its electrified Jeep offerings to China. More…

Wildcat Discovery closes $90 million funding round

U.S. energy tech firm Wildcat Discovery Technologies has raised $90 million from investors to develop a high energy density battery cell for electric vehicles, combining a cobalt and nickel-free high energy cathode, a composite solid-state electrolyte and a lithium metal anode. Using the funds, Wildcat plans to commercialize the multiple innovative technologies, which the company […] More…

Report: South Carolina–built Polestar 3 electric SUV might start around $75,000


The Polestar 3 electric SUV could undercut some potential rivals in price when it launches in early 2023, according to a new report. Speaking at the Automotive News Europe World Congress, Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath said the Polestar 3 will be priced between 75,000 euros and 110,000 euros. With the current dollar-to-euro parity, that also means… More…