The unofficial sources indicate around a $704 million investment in the initial manufacturing capacity. More…
Report: Panasonic To Start Production Of Tesla’s 4680 Cells In 2023
Tesla now operates the most productive car factory in the US
Tesla is now operating the most productive car factory in the US, according to a new report tracking all US auto factories. More…
Renault, Mitsubishi, Nissan form an alliance to make affordable EVs
Renault, Nissan, and Mitsubishi are expected to announce this week that they will form an alliance to jointly develop electric vehicles, according to an exclusive story published by Reuters today. More…
Formula E season 8 set to kickoff with new, ‘knockout’ qualifying format
Season 8 of the all-electric ABB FIA Formula E World Championship racing series is set to kick off this weekend in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. As ever, the series continues to act as something of a proving ground for innovations to “improve the show,” and this season is no different thanks to a new, “knockout qualifying” format. More…
Volkswagen Group increases EV deliveries by 64% in 2021, beats EU CO2 emissions target by 2%
Following another productive year of increased EV deliveries, Volkswagen Group has shared specifics to its electrification numbers in the EU. In addition to seeing a 64% increase in EV deliveries across most of its brands combined, the German automaker also exceeded average emissions targets put in place for the EU.. More…
Rivian R1T: Towing, Charging, Off-Road Impressions After One Week
What are the pros and cons of living with the Rivian R1T electric pickup truck? More…
Tesla May Enter The Audio Gadgets Market
The automaker has filed to have its trademark expanded to include audio equipment. More…
Report: Tesla V3 Supercharger Output To Be Increased To 324 kW
A higher power V4 Supercharging will follow “soon after,” according the rumor. More…
Consumer Reports: Testing Tesla & Ford Driver Monitoring Systems
Only two automakers passed Consumer Reports’ driver monitoring tests: Ford and GM. More…
Tesla Cybertruck prototype shown in detail in new leaked walkaround video
After a few pictures leaked this weekend, we now have a full video walkaround of Tesla’s latest Cybertruck prototype. More…
Convenience stores want to bring EV charging to rural America
Is rural America ready for electric vehicles? And where would you charge your Ford F-150 Lightning or Tesla Cybertruck when out on a long ranch errand? Although a hearing of the House Committee on Agriculture earlier this month included plenty of testimony about rural America not being ready for EVs—cast into what many will hear as… More…
Nio ET5 to arrive in Europe in spring 2023
Chinese EV manufacturer Nio unveiled its new ET5 mid-size sedan in December, with deliveries in China scheduled to begin in September 2022. Now, CEO William Li revealed that the Nio ET5 would also arrive in Norway and some other overseas markets from spring 2023. Li mentioned the plan during a call with the company’s Norwegian […] More…
Motorsport Games’ Le Mans Virtual Series Followed By More Than 81 Million Fans
The series concludes its five-month season with racing legends, millions of fans and hundreds of laps. More…
Watch Tesla Model Y Spotted Driving Outside Of Giga Austin Plant
It’s the first time we can see a locally produced car driving on public roads. More…
Tesla Cybertruck Arrives At Giga Texas Ahead Of Product Roadmap
CEO Elon Musk will talk about Tesla’s future product roadmap during the upcoming earnings call later this week. More…
New study predicts which European countries will have the highest percentage of new EVs by 2035
As EV adoption continues to grow around the world, Europe in particular appears to be moving at a quicker pace. With automakers vowing to go all electric as a result of laws to eventually eliminate the sale of combustion vehicles, countries overseas are well on their way to fully embracing zero-emissions vehicles. A new study used historical date to predict where European countries will stand in 2035, based on new EV registrations.. More…
Natural Yachts to electrify entire fleet
Dutch yacht dealer and rental company Natural Yachts wants to rent out only electric yachts. Seven new electric motor yachts are to be chartered for this purpose. The decision was made after renting out several electric yachts last year, according to the family-owned company. In the statement, Natural Yachts argues that tourism is responsible for […] More…
Tesla insurance is offered in five states, with real-time behavior impacting rates in all but California
Tesla insurance is now available in five states, with rates based on analysis of real-time driving behavior in four of them. An expansion to Arizona and Ohio was first reported by Electrek Thursday. It was previously available in California, Illinois, and Texas as well. Tesla’s website notes that insurance based on real-time driving behavior is… More…
Ford Mustang Mach-E GT: How Does It Perform In A Snow Storm?
Is a high-performance EV crossover a bad idea if you live in an area that gets heavy snow? More…
FLO scores deal to supply chargers to GM workplaces
North American charging provider FLO announces it has scored a multi-year deal with General Motors to supply AC and DC fast chargers for installation at GM premises in the United States. The charging stations will allow GM employees to charge their vehicles at the workplace. The new agreement also builds on existing cooperation between FLO […] More…
