During the German Chancellor Scholz’s visit to Canada, Volkswagen and Mercedes Benz signed agreements with the Canadian government to secure access to key battery raw materials such as lithium, nickel and cobalt, according to media reports. Chancellor Scholz has also secured a deal to supply Germany with green hydrogen. In terms of the German carmaking […] More…
2023 Kia EV6 GT: US details revealed—but not price or range quite yet
Kia has announced U.S. details for its up[coming performance version of the EV6, called the EV6 GT, although range, efficiency, and pricing remain yet to be confirmed. The model has been the expected range-topper from the start—hitting a higher performance peg than any version of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 as of yet. Kia already laid out the… More…
Mercedes-Benz teases first glimpse of EQE SUV interior before it debuts this fall
Mercedes has offered the public the first glimpse of the interior of its upcoming EQE SUV. First glance appears to be on brand for the German automaker’s EQ line of EV sedans and SUVs, and MB is promising this one will deliver some of the most spacious interior in its class when it debuts in October. More…
Lucid Air: Car And Driver’s New 1,000-Mile EV Range & Charging King
Last year, when Car and Driver tested EVs on its 1000-mile loop, the Tesla Model S was king, but there was no Lucid to test.More…
VW and Mercedes-Benz ink agreements with Canada for raw materials vital to US battery manufacturing
Following last week’s signing of the Inflation Reduction Act in the US, German legacy automakers Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz have sealed agreements with the Canadian government to acquire raw materials for EV battery manufacturing at their US facilities. This move could help EVs from both automakers qualify for US tax credits under the revised terms of the recently signed bill. More…
Tesla engineer accused of stealing Dojo supercomputer secrets is now in bizarre situation
A former Tesla engineer who the company accused of stealing Dojo supercomputer secrets is now in a bizarre situation where he can’t defend himself as Tesla moves the case to arbitration. More…
Hyzon Motors changes CEO
Hyzon Motors, a manufacturer of H2 fuel cell commercial vehicles, has replaced former CEO Craig Knight. The post will now be held by the company’s former Chief Strategy Officer Parker Meeks, who has become Interim CEO. Craig Knight is also leaving the role of director of Hyzon Motors. The Board of Directors appointed Meeks, saying […] More…
XPeng reports strong revenue growth in Q2 but issues weaker than expected guidance
One of China’s biggest EV manufacturers, XPeng, reported strong revenue growth in Q2 earnings as demand for EVs continues rising worldwide, but rising material costs and lockdowns in China due to a resurgence in Covid are leading XPeng to be cautious with its Q3 guidance.. More…
Genesis X Speedium Coupe Concept Interior Unveiled Months After Exterior
Back when this concept was shown in April, it didn’t actually have an interior.More…
Freyr opens tech centre in Boston
The Norwegian battery company Freyr has opened its first technology centre in the USA. It is located in Boston with partner 24M Technologies. While Freyr continues to search for a location for its announced US battery cell factory, the new centre is intended to support technological development. Freyr is reportedly working with its joint venture […] More…
Report: EV tax credit rules might accelerate Hyundai timeline for US-built EVs
New federal EV tax credit rules requiring greater domestic content could accelerate Hyundai’s timeline for building electric cars in the United States, according to a recent Reuters report. Last week’s signing of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) expanded the federal EV tax credit by removing the previous 200,000-unit cap for manufacturers and… More…
Tesla Cybertruck Prototype Doesn’t Appear To Have Air Conditioning
Perhaps Tesla is hoping to still offer the Cybertruck with a bargain starting price?More…
Former Apple engineer takes plea deal for stealing self-driving trade secrets before working for XPeng
Former Apple engineer Xiaolang Zhang has pleaded guilty to trade secret theft after being accused of stealing information surrounding Apple’s self-driving technology. Zhang would go on to work for XPeng Motors in China, which has publicly stated it has zero involvement with Apple or Zhang’s case. More…
Polestar to deliver batteries and charging systems for Candela
The electric car manufacturer Polestar will supply battery and charging systems for the electric boats of the Swedish company Candela. The aim of the cooperation is to rapidly increase the production of Candela’s electric hydrofoils. The agreement is one of the world’s first direct collaborations between automotive and marine companies in the field of battery […] More…
Britishvolt’s CEO Orral Najdari steps down
The battery cell manufacturer Britishvolt has announced the resignation of its founder and CEO Orral Nadjari. Graham Hoare, currently Britishvolt’s deputy CEO and president of global operations, will temporarily take over as CEO. Officially, Orral Nadjari is stepping down to clear the way for the “next phase” of the project. According to a company spokesperson, […] More…
France Is Paying Drivers Up To 4,000 Euros To Switch To E-Bikes
The country is really ramping up efforts to reduce pollution and get people on two wheels.More…
Porsche Expects To Build 80,000 Macan EVs A Year Starting In 2023
The all-electric Porsche Macan is scheduled to enter production in Leipzig before the end of 2023.More…
Supercar Blondie Gives A Video Tour Of The Lexus LFA EV Successor
This stunning electric coupe is a concept for now, but it is said to spawn a very similar production model.More…
Tesla’s 4680 Structural Battery Pack Teardown: Pack Fully Disassembled
It’s time for a little bit of a summary.More…
Audi teases rugged Activesphere electric crossover concept ahead of 2023 reveal
Audi has a rugged electric crossover concept in the works, but it won’t be revealed until early 2023. The Audi Activesphere concept is the fourth in the automaker’s line of “sphere” concepts, the first of which was introduced roughly a year ago. This time, the focus is on “maximum variability for an active lifestyle—both on and off… More…
