Tesla’s stock is dropping despite quarterly records, two new factories, and major strides with FSD Beta. Does Tesla need a plan? More…
A Top Tesla Shareholder Proposes “Undervalued” Stock Buyback Strategy
Tesla’s Service Manuals Now Free Of Charge, Grab Them While You Can
Tesla’s website now shows a $0.00 price for the “Service and Repair Information” subscription package. More…
GM patent: Electric trucks could charge other EVs during fast-charging, with dual ports
Electric vehicles have the potential to become mobile power banks for our houses and worksites. But as more scenarios become viable, would two ports be better than one? That appears to be something GM has either pondered, or saved for the future, with a recent patent filing showing a setup that might get the most out of GM’s double-layer… More…
Tesla agrees to build battery and EV factory in Indonesia, official says
Tesla has reportedly agreed to build a battery and electric vehicle factory in Indonesia, according to the country’s head of investments. The comment comes after Musk met with the Indonesian president. More…
Tesla Model Y Structural Battery Pack Is Removable Via 143 Steps
According to Tesla’s service manuals, replacing the battery pack requires a whopping 314 steps. More…
Renault Scénic Vision EV concept: Fuel-cell range extender enables smaller, lighter battery
Renault has imagined one of its staple models as an EV with a hydrogen fuel-cell range extender. It previews a production model scheduled to launch in Europe in 2024. The Renault Scénic Vision concept borrows the name of the European-market Scénic compact minivan that first appeared in the 1990s. But instead of the current production… More…
Ford Mustang Mach-E Recall Related To Unintended Acceleration
Fewer than 500 cars are potentially impacted, and the fix is possible via a free over-the-air software update. More…
Rivian, Genesis, Electrify America And More: EV News May 20, 2022
As the floodgates open with compelling EV news, we recap some of the best stories of the week. More…
VW ID.4 production kicks off in Emden
The VW ID.4 is now also being produced in Emden. This means that the ID.4 is now built at the German sites in Zwickau and Emden as well as in the Chinese plants in Anting and Foshan. From autumn this year, production for the US market will start in Chattanooga. According to Wolfsburg, Emden is […] More…
ID.4 production kicks off in Emden
The VW ID.4 is now also being produced in Emden. This means that the ID.4 is now built at the German sites in Zwickau and Emden as well as in the Chinese plants in Anting and Foshan. From autumn this year, production for the US market will start in Chattanooga. According to Wolfsburg, Emden is […] More…
India: Mahindra Intends To Use MEB Components From Volkswagen
The two manufacturers are exploring the potential before signing the binding supply agreement. More…
Watch Rivian CEO Demonstrate The R1S SUV’s Utility In New Video
RJ Scaringe takes a look at the massive trunk, folding second- and third-row seats, and some clever practicality features of the R1S. More…
High-Power E-Bikes Are Helping Ukrainians Stop Russian Invaders
Electric bikes from ELEEK and Delfast are being outfitted for combat in Ukraine. More…
Mercedes Vision AMG electric sports car concept previews performance brand’s EV future
Mercedes-Benz on Thursday unveiled a concept car previewing the electric future of its AMG performance brand. The Vision AMG concept is a sleek electric four-door coupe underpinned by the AMG.EA platform, one of three dedicated EV architectures Mercedes plans to introduce around 2025. That’s also when we should see the first AMG production model… More…
Tesla Dominates EV Sales In 2022 Despite Mounting Competition
Tesla’s Model Y SUV and Model 3 sedan were the two top-selling vehicles in the US in Q1 this year. More…
I go everywhere in my city by electric vehicle, yet I don’t own an electric car. Here’s how I do it
Spoiler alert: Electric vehicles are the future, and they’re destined to replace fossil fuel-powered cars. Unless you’ve got your head firmly buried in the sand, that won’t come as a shocker to you.. More…
Daimler Truck & Sysco sign MoU for 800 electric trucks
The US food delivery company Sysco has signed a letter of intent with Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) to purchase up to 800 Freightliner eCascadia electric trucks. The first eCascadia delivery is scheduled to arrive at Sysco’s Riverside, California location later this year. The deployment of the complete 800 electric Class 8 tractors is scheduled […] More…
Nissan & Mitsubishi present compact EV for Japan
Nissan and Mitsubishi have presented a jointly developed electric small car for the Japanese market. It is marketed by Nissan under the name ‘Sakura’ and by Mitsubishi as ‘eK X EV’ and offers a range of 180 kilometres, according to Japanese WLTP standards. “We have gathered the electrification technologies that Nissan has developed until now,” […] More…
Nissan, Mitsubishi Debut Sakura and eK X Electric Kei Cars In Japan
Built on the same EV architecture, the kei cars have identical specs and similar prices, starting at around $14,000 after subsidies. More…
VW presents board of their battery unit
With the European Company (Société Européenne) founded last December, Volkswagen wants to bundle activities along the battery value chain. The group has now presented a six-member board of directors, headed by Frank Blome, which is to expand the battery business from Salzgitter. The operational business will start at the beginning of July. As mentioned, the […] More…
