The US Department of Commerce (DOC) is investigating whether Southeast Asian solar cell manufacturers are using parts made in China that would normally be subject to a tariff. In a survey released today, most of the US solar industry asserted that the DOC investigation will devastate their businesses, as they rely on solar module imports to meet growing demand. More…
Lexus unveils new pictures of its first all-electric car and it has a yoke steering wheel
Lexus is about to unveil its first all-electric vehicle, the Lexus RZ 450e, later this month, and it has started teasing it with new pictures.. More…
Oversight Committee grills USPS over gas-guzzler contract
The House Oversight Committee held a 3.5-hour long hearing today on USPS’ contract to buy tens of thousands of gas guzzling trucks from Oshkosh Defense to replace its aging delivery fleet. More…
Sono Motors and Valmet Automotive sign terms to manufacture Sion SEVs in Finland, but will hike prices again
Sono Motors announced it has signed a term sheet with contract manufacturer, Valmet Automotive, to produce the latter’s Sion solar electric vehicle (SEV) in Finland beginning in 2023. Due to increased manufacturing costs and a need for additional funding, the Sion SEV will soon see a second price increase in less than six months. More…
New Skoda Electric Crossover Believably Previewed In This Rendering
We don’t know the model’s name yet, or much about it for that matter. More…
NASA contracts Canoo to build EVs that will transport astronauts to launchpad for Artemis missions
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced it has chosen EV startup Canoo to provide zero-emission EVs to transport its crew to the launchpad for NASA’s upcoming Artemis missions to the Moon. Canoo will soon join the likes of Tesla and Rivian as EV automakers integrated into the realm of space exploration. More…
Tesla is testing a Lucid Air with over 500 miles of range on its test track
We have seen many automakers benchmark and reverse-engineer Tesla vehicles, but rarely the other way around. Tesla was spotted testing a Lucid Air – which has over 500 miles of range – on its test track at Fremont factory. More…
Portugal brings forward 80% clean energy target to 2026 from 2030
Portugal’s new Socialist Party-majority government has moved its target of reaching 80% clean energy in electricity production forward to 2026, four years earlier than previously planned. More…
This Is What 100,000 Miles Does To A Tesla Model 3 With White Interior
It actually looks good given the mileage and the fact that it often had dogs inside. More…
This Is What 100,000 Miles Do To A Tesla Model 3 With White Interior
It actually looks good given the mileage and the fact that it often had dogs inside. More…
Tesla Apparently Benchmark Testing Lucid Air At Fremont Factory
A Lucid Air is clearly visible on the plant’s test track in a recent drone video. More…
GM Resumes Chevrolet Bolt EV/Bolt EUV Production
The company now produces four all-electric models, including two Ultium-powered. More…
GMC Hummer EV Has Mystery Button That Owners Will Help Assign
At this point, the button honestly has no purpose, and GMC wants Hummer EV owners to provide ideas for it. More…
‘The lights will not go out’ – Energy experts do not foresee EVs overloading US electrical grid
According to research teams and engineers at multiple US energy laboratories, the acceleration of EV adoption will not reach any sort of “tipping” point in which charging EVs will overwhelm the electrical grid. In fact, experts state that the entire industry is well aware of this imminent electrical load coming to the US grid and is adapting daily to support a future dominated by EVs. More…
Fisker confirms 10-year battery and powertrain warranty for Ocean EV
Fisker has confirmed 10-year/100,000-mile (whichever comes first) battery and powertrain warranties for its Ocean electric SUV, which is scheduled to start production in November. The battery warranty assures 75% of the battery’s original capacity, according to Fisker’s website. For reference, Tesla’s battery warranty is 8 years or 100,000 to… More…
Renault rumoured to spin-off electric car business
Renault is apparently exploring a possible spin-off and IPO of its electric car business, according to media sources. Renault management is said to be exploring the possibility of splitting the company into two entities for the internal combustion and electric car businesses. Details of the possible plan were revealed by top executives including Chief Executive […] More…
Nissan Delays All-Electric Ariya SUV Yet Again, Supply Chain Issues
Nissan originally planned to bring its second EV, the Ariya, to market in mid-2021. More…
Elon Musk joins Twitter’s board, but it caps his ownership of the social media to 15% to avoid hostile takeover
Twitter announced today that Tesla CEO Elon Musk will be joining its board of directors after he bought over 9% of the company and became its largest shareholder. More…
JLR appoints Thomas Müller to head product engineering
In the UK, Thomas Müller is to take over responsibility for the technical development of all new Jaguar and Land Rover models, including hardware and software, with immediate effect. Müller wants to “usher in a new era of electric drive and digitalisation” at JLR. The new Executive Director of Product Engineering at JLR was born […] More…
US: Volkswagen ID.4 Sales Suffer Due To Limited Supply In Q1 2022
The volume is noticeably lower than in the previous three quarters. More…
