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…
Elon Musk Welcomes UAW To Come To Tesla And Try To Organize
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…
Remember that shiny, ankle-smashing Razor scooter from the 2000s? It’s back for adults, and now it’s electric!
Twenty years ago, Razor released that iconic aluminum kick scooter that all the cool kids in the neighborhood had and that I didn’t (which I’m not bitter about at all). For anyone who wants to relive those glory days of youthful scooting gone by, but perhaps wants it to be a bit faster and safer and less childlike, the new Razor Icon is right up your alley. More…
Watch Ford’s F-150 Lightning cut through snow and ice at a military base in Alaska [Video]
Ahead of deliveries this spring, Ford Motor Company has shared footage of its highly anticipated F-150 Lightning enduring winter testing through snow and ice. The trove of footage was gathered over two weeks in Alaska, where Ford engineers fine tuned the all-electric pickup in -30℉ temperatures. More…
Ford F-150 Lightning Takes On Alaska For Cold Weather Testing
Ford takes the F-150 Lightning up North for some final validation ahead of its springtime launch. More…
Audi to release software and charging updates for the Q4
Following VW and Skoda, Audi is also bringing several updates to its MEB model Q4 e-tron. In addition to the well-known shorter charging time for the variants with a large battery, Audi is bringing a number of new equipment scopes to the MEB SUV. The Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron models with the large […] More…
US: Mazda MX-30 Sales Stuck At A Two-Digit Level Per Month
So far, the MX-30 was not able to achieve monthly sales higher than its EPA range rating. More…
Tesla reportedly receives final environmental approval to start production at Gigafactory Berlin, but there’s a catch
Reports in Germany state that Tesla has received its final environmental approval at Gigafactory Berlin, but there’s apparently something else that might prevent production. More…
Victoria state fleet to get more electric
Australia’s Victoria state government has announced a new budget to buy electric cars for its fleet. The commitment includes purchasing 400 new vehicles and charging infrastructure over the next two years for about $15 million. Victoria has been infamously struggling with EV policies, at least when it comes to those facing the public. The state […] More…
Ford Calls EV Unit Model e, A Name Tesla Wanted For Model 3
It’s a good time to look back at how Ford blocked Tesla’s Model E trademark application in 2014. More…
