Tesla shared some rare and stunning images of its internal vehicle testing; this time, for extreme heat and durability testing in Dubai. More…
The largest American solar panel maker pledges to build $1B factory in US Southeast
First Solar, the largest American solar panel maker, today announced that it will invest up to $1.2 billion to ramp up production of US-made solar panels. The announcement follows the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act two weeks ago, which incentivizes domestic clean energy manufacturing. More…
Electric school buses are a no-brainer, yet decision-makers somehow still need educating
Sitting at the bus stop, breathing toxic exhaust fumes may be a thing of the past as soon as electric school buses roll out in several districts around the US. But the pace is not moving as quickly as it should be as many decision-makers are failing to grasp the benefits for students, the school, and the environment. More…
Susan Wojcicki held talks about Tesla COO job before becoming YouTube CEO
Susan Wojcicki became the CEO of YouTube in 2014 but held talks about a job as Tesla’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Elon Musk’s second-in-command before that. More…
This Tesla SpaceX Electric Hypercar Is Built Around Two Huge Rockets
Even though this is not an official Tesla design, it does embody Elon’s ethos of combining cars, electricity and rocket boosters. More…
The Caviar Thunderball Is A Golden Electric Scooter That Costs $49,000
It’s based on the DUALTRON X2 and features solid gold components. More…
Tesla faces class-action lawsuit over Autopilot’s phantom braking problem
Tesla is facing a new proposed class-action lawsuit over the phantom braking problem that has been plaguing Autopilot for years now. More…
US: xEV Share Out Of Total Vehicle Production Doubled In 2021
Plug-in car production significantly accelerated in recent years. More…
GM CEO Barra Talks EV Future, Doesn’t Reiterate Being No. 1 By 2025
When asked if she stands behind her goal of GM being No. 1 by 2025, Barra said GM will have 1 million EV units in North America alone. More…
Sibros and Google Cloud team up to deliver OTA updates, AI, and real-time data to a wide range of EVs
Connected vehicle system developer Sibros has added a new partner to its Rolodex. This time it isn’t an automaker but Google Cloud. By adding Google’s advanced scalable data infrastructure, Sibros looks to bolster its connected vehicle management technology to support a number of data-driven functions to its EV customers, like fleet management and OTA updates. More…
After climate bill passes, automakers race to make EV batteries in the US
Just two weeks after President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (also known as the climate bill) into law, we are already seeing the positive effects ripple through the US economy. Global automakers are racing to source and assemble EV components in the US as new tax incentives from the climate bill expect to drive significant demand for electric vehicles.. More…
Blix unveils 80-mile-range ‘Dubbel’ electric bike to carry your friends, pets, and cargo
Blix has just launched a new cargo-friendly electric bicycle known as the Dubbel. It’s not just fun to say; it also looks like a fun ride with a long rear rack to carry your friends, kids, pets, or cargo on back. More…
Polestar 2 Battery Replacement Far Exceeds Car’s Price In China
The owner of one Polestar 2 in China was quoted the equivalent of $79,200 for a new battery pack. More…
Kollter RS1 80 mph electric motorcycle will start cruising US roads soon
The commuter-class electric motorcycle market is heating up quickly, with the Kollter RS1 set to become the next mid-power bike hitting US roads. More…
Tesla’s Giga Shanghai Transitions From Exports To Local Deliveries
We’ll have to wait a month or more to begin seeing Tesla’s vehicles piling up for export out of China. More…
Here’s how Tesla’s first battery cathode factory progress is going
Tesla has so many projects going on at the same time that i is often easy for one to be forgotten – like the fact that it is currently building a big battery cathode material factory in Texas. More…
It’s A Cold Summer For Italy’s EV Market: Plug-Ins Below 8% In July
While the overall car market held steady this July, the same wasn’t true of electrified models. More…
SparkCharge expands its on-demand EV charging, reports new investment
SparkCharge announced a new round of funding Monday that will help enable a continued expansion of the firm’s unique on-demand charging services. The company essentially uses portable hardware to help fill gaps in infrastructure or help EV owners with unforeseen charging needs. Through its Currently app, SparkCharge has been allowing EV… More…
Baidu’s (BIDU) Apollo Go service strikes 1 million EV autonomous ride milestone in China
Chinese tech giant Baidu (BIDU) beat Wall Street’s Q2 earnings estimates on Tuesday despite several headwinds in China’s economy. Baidu’s Apollo Go, its robotaxi business, unveiled its next-gen autonomous EV, the Apollo RT6, as the service surpasses 1 million rides.. More…
France preparing 100€/mth EV leasing scheme
The French government is planning to subsidise electric vehicle leasing. Thanks to government support, all-electric vehicles could become available for as little as 100 euros per month. Bloomberg broke the news with reference to a television appearance by Minister Gabriel Attal. Such an EV leasing scheme would also follow an election promise by President Emmanuel […] More…
