The Tesla boss recently said he believed the plant’s production capacity could be increased by an additional 50 percent. More…
Tesla Fremont Factory Is More Productive Than Ever, Elon Sees Room To Grow
Fisker Claims Its Ocean EV Surpassed 50,000 Reservations
That is a significant rise from the 40,000 reservations announced by the EV startup in early April 2022. More…
Tesla Goes Up In Flames Weeks After Crash That Didn’t Involve Fire
The Tesla Model S was sitting in a wrecking yard in Sacramento for three weeks before it was suddenly ablaze. More…
Tesla is surprised by demand for Model Y in right-hand drive markets, will increase production
Tesla has been surprised by the demand for the Model Y in right-hand drive markets, and CEO Elon Musk says that the automaker will increase production. More…
SVOLT to build industrial battery park in Dazhou
Battery cell manufacturer SVOLT is planning to build a new industrial park in the city of Dazhou in China’s Sichuan province. According to an agreement signed with the city, almost the entire production chain for LFP batteries will be located there. The agreement provides for total investments of 17 billion yuan (equivalent to 2.41 billion […] More…
Stellantis & Iveco successfully test inductive charging
On the “Arena del Futuro”, a test track for inductive charging in motion, Stellantis, Iveco and the other project partners have made important progress. Based on the initial results, Stellantis says DWPT (Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer) technology may “power our electrified future”. During the tests on the “Arena del Futuro” near Brescia, which was built […] More…
Ford F-150 Lightning comes well adapted to Tesla cars
Ford’s F-150 Lightning EV now include charging adapters that can charge a Tesla should it require on-road assistance. Ford CEO Jim Farley on Twitter dismissed any suggestions that they were “trolling” Musk or Tesla owners. Instead, he says the charging feature is “just helpful.” To be fair, Ford has made the F150’s bidirectional charging capabilities […] More…
Schaeffler introduces 4-1 electric axle drive
Automotive supplier Schaeffler presented a range of electric drive solutions at the Electric Vehicle Symposium in Oslo. Among them is the 4in1 electric axle drive, which is still under development and which Schaeffler describes as its most comprehensive drive system for electric cars to date. In addition to the electric motor, power electronics and transmission […] More…
Hyundai Ioniq 6 Electric Sedan Teased, Called An “Electrified Streamliner”
We’ve seen most of this vehicle uncovered in spy photos, but its actual reveal is still quite exciting. More…
Report: Tesla Giga Berlin Produced Almost 1,000 Cars Last Week
The plant is ramping up production of the Made-in-Germany Tesla Model Y. More…
Ford F-150 Lightning With Minor Damage Sells For $110,400: Report
The electric pickup truck reportedly sold at auction for ~$40,000 over MSRP despite having loose trim on the running boards. More…
Getting grid energy to the most EVs: Researchers look to mathematical modeling
Researchers at North Carolina State University have created a mathematical model for optimal placement of EV charging stations, as well as how powerful stations can be without straining local power grids. “Ultimately, we feel the model can be used to inform the development of EV charging infrastructure at multiple levels,” Leila Hajibabai… More…
Tesla Will Ask Shareholders To Vote On 3-For-1 Stock Split
The proposed stock split means that shareholders who own one Tesla share will get two more, all valued the same as the original share. More…
Ben Sullins Range Tests His New Rivian R1T Until It Dies
This type of range test, whose goal is to keep driving until the vehicle won’t move any more, is usually quite exciting. More…
Nio manages to contain Q1 financial expenditures
The Chinese electric car manufacturer Nio has presented its business figures for the first quarter of 2022. Nio was able to increase deliveries and consequently sales, but is still in the red. Nio delivered 25,768 electric cars in the first three months of the year, 28.5 per cent more than in the same quarter last […] More…
This Fiat 500 EV Is Charging Wirelessly Through The Road As It Drives
Fiat’s parent company Stellantis showcased what it calls “Arena del Futuro” capable of dynamic inductive charging for electric vehicles. More…
Honda creates Striemo venture for micro-mobility
Honda announces a dedicated micro-mobility business called Striemo Inc. The new venture has already designed the first product, a three-wheeled scooter of the same name. The kickscooter features a special balance assist mechanism for more stable riding. Honda says the balance-assist covers the entire speed range, from strolling to riding a bicycle. There appear to […] More…
Watch This 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum 70 MPH Range Test
From fully charged to absolutely dead, it goes almost 260 miles (418 km). More…
Kia EV6 Wholesale Shipments Steady At 7,000+/Month In May 2022
Over 35,000 units were produced so far this year, so 80,000+ is possible in 2022. More…
CATL looking to gain billions by floating new shares
China’s battery giant CATL is looking to collect billions on the stock market. According to Bloomberg News, the company has kicked off a private placement that could raise about 45 billion yuan ($6.7Bn; €6.4Bn). The fresh capital is to finance expansion and R&D. According to Bloomberg, CATL has set a floor price of 339.67 yuan […] More…
