The new target is 1.2 million battery-electric vehicles annually by 2030. More…
Kia Presents 2030 Roadmap With Accelerated EV Transition Targets
Mountain town becomes ‘Tesla village’ after Model Y owner convinced a bunch of people to buy the electric SUV
A small mountain town in China is becoming known as the “Tesla village” after a single Tesla owner convinced dozens of people to buy Model Y electric SUVs to use for their businesses. More…
3 record-breaking things that happened with EVs, clean energy, and battery storage in 2021
2021 was a record-breaking year for investment in and deployment of clean energy, battery storage, and EVs in the US, according to the “2022 Sustainable Energy in America Factbook” published today by BloombergNEF (BNEF) and the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE). More…
Volvo Cars is the latest company taking a crack at wireless EV charging
Swedish automaker, Volvo Cars, shared news that it is testing wireless EV charging technology in a live city environment to evaluate its potential. The stations in Gothenburg, Sweden will offer wireless charging to Volvo XC40 Recharge EVs operated by taxi company, Cabonline, over the next three years. More…
Tesla fears having to shut down service centers in Oklahoma as new bill passes committee
Tesla fears having to shut down its stores and service centers in Oklahoma as a new bill banning direct sales and service from automaker has passed a House committee unanimously, and it’s heading to a vote. More…
Fisker Ocean Debut, Volvo Electric Trucks, MG4 Teaser, Tesla & More
We round up some of the big news items of the past week. More…
Tesla Software Updates Speed Up Recalls, But May Increase Risks
Reuters provides an analysis of the pros and cons related to Tesla software updates and recalls. More…
Kia’s turn: Hyundai’s counterpart expects 14 BEV models by 2027 including two pickup trucks and plans to be #1 purpose-built vehicle provider by 2030
Kia Corporation has followed parent company, Hyundai Motor Group, by delivering its own Investor Day virtual event, outlining its roadmap to further sustainability by 2030. The strategy includes 14 BEV models in the Kia lineup by 2027, as well as an expectation of 1.2 million BEV sales annually by 2030. Additionally, Kia will deliver its own dedicated purpose-built vehicles starting in 2025. More…
Elon Musk Welcomes UAW To Come To Tesla And Try To Organize
Musk has said in the past that the union has tried and failed, and he will not do anything to stop them from trying again. More…
Rivian Backtracks On Price Increases For Existing Reservations
In a new letter to customers, CEO RJ Scaringe apologizes to reservation holders and says Rivian will honor the original prices. More…
Opel/Vauxhall to release Insignia & Crossland as EV
Opel has confirmed that they will offer the successors to the Crossland SUV and Insignia sedan only as pure EVs. On the way to becoming a 100% EV brand, the cult Opel Manta will also return by mid-decade as an electric car. Opel, also known as Vauxhall and now part of Stellantis, reportedly wants to […] More…
Tesla Receives Final Approval For Giga Berlin: Report
It seems production is still weeks away. Tesla must reportedly provide evidence of compliance with further requirements. More…
Most Rivian Reservation Holders Unhappy With Price Hikes, Poll Shows
A Rivian Owners Forum poll shows that almost 63% of respondents plan to cancel their R1T and R1S orders. More…
EKPO to build FC stacks for logistics vehicles
EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies, the joint venture between ElringKlinger and Plastic Omnium, has signed a development and supply agreement with Globe Fuel Cell Systems for fuel cell stacks to power logistics vehicles. Starting in 2023, EKPO will exclusively supply the stack modules for Globe’s fuel cell system, according to the company. The term of the […] More…
After backlash, Rivian (RIVN) backtracks on price hike in letter from Founder/CEO RJ Scaringe
Just two days ago, Rivian announced it would be either increasing the price of reservation holder vehicles $12,000+ or making reservation holders wait until 2024 at the earliest and giving them a smaller battery with a slower drivetrain and only two motors. More…
Wireless charging by magnetic induction
Andy Daga, founder, president and CEO of Momentum Dynamics, wants to make charging EVs easier than refuelling IC-engine vehicles while enabling practically unlimited range in day-to-day driving, at least in urban and suburban environments (writes Peter Donaldson). The company is now rolling out its wireless charging system based on magnetic induction technology for large vehicles […] More…
Hyundai Announces Accelerated Electrification Strategy
More electric models, higher investments/production, and a new platform. More…
Updated Tesla Model S Plaid Deliveries Begin, Photos And Videos
It’s now clear that the Plaid with the new headlights and taillights is in the hands of owners. More…
Polestar presents electric convertible concept
With the project name Polestar O2, the Swedish electric car brand has presented the concept of an electric convertible. The Polestar O2 takes up the design language of the Precept. The brand is not yet making any statements about possible series production. The O2 is a 2+2-seat hardtop convertible that looks “incredible,” according to Polestar […] More…
Rumoured Nio supplier WeLion to make solid-state cells in Zibo
The Chinese battery company Beijing WeLion New Energy Technology (WeLion for short) has started building a factory for “hybrid battery cells”. These come with solid and liquid electrolytes, but the plant could eventually make all-solid battery cells. The factory in Zibo in the province of Shandong, East China, will produce 100 GWh in battery cells […] More…
