In addition to the 39 Teslas, the scammer had 19 other vehicles, including a boat, RVs, a Ferrari, a Rolls-Royce, and much more.More…
Vegas Crypto Scam Artist Collected 39 Teslas At The Expense Of Others
Pivot Power, Fastned, Tesla & Wenea commission the Energy Superhub Oxford
In the English city of Oxford, Pivot Power, Fastned, Tesla and Wenea have commissioned the Energy Superhub Oxford, which enables the simultaneous charging of 42 electric cars. Other HPC hubs from Pivot Power are to follow. At Oxford’s new ‘Energy Superhub’ there is a buffer battery to cushion the impact of the fast charging processes […] More…
Tesla Model S And X Now Raising Adaptive Suspension Over Rough Roads
Part of the latest 2022.20 software update, the function is not available on the Model 3 and Y which don’t have adaptive suspension.More…
GM struggles with Hummer production ramp-up
General Motors has 77,000 pre-orders for its GMC Hummer EV electric pickup truck so far, but is currently producing just about 12 units per day, according to a Wall Street Journal report. GM says production of the model will increase sharply in the second half of the year. On the one hand, this is due […] More…
General Motors struggles with Hummer production ramp-up
General Motors has 77,000 pre-orders for its GMC Hummer EV electric pickup truck so far, but is currently producing just about 12 units per day, according to a Wall Street Journal report. GM says production of the model will increase sharply in the second half of the year. On the one hand, this is due […] More…
Battery recycling project to take off with Mercedes in Germany
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection (BMWK) is funding the development of a holistic recycling approach for lithium-ion batteries with 16.66 million euros. As part of the LiBinfinity project, a recycling pilot plant is being built at the Mercedes-Benz site in Kuppenheim to enable efficient recycling management of battery materials. Specifically, […] More…
Tesla (TSLA) achieves record monthly production – ready for impressive second half of 2022
Tesla (TSLA) achieved record production in June – exiting the year’s first half – setting the automaker up for an impressive second half of the 2022. More…
Ford Mustang Mach-E Recall Fix Software Now Available At Dealers
Owners can also choose to wait until late July or August to skip the dealer and get the over-the-air software update.More…
VWN resumes production of the ID. Buzz in Hanover
ID. Buzz vehicles are coming off the production line again in Hanover. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWN) has resumed production, which was interrupted for a week due to quality problems with the battery. In the course of the week, the level before the break is expected to be reached again. “Production of the ID Buzz at […] More…
Study: Electric pickups could replace nearly half of gasoline ones—with an ownership-cost savings
Pickup trucks are the bestselling vehicles in the United States, and many manufacturers are planning electric versions. That could help fleet operators reduce emissions and ownership costs, according to a new study from Geotab. Geotab is a company that sells vehicle telematics systems. In October 2021 it worked with Enterprise Fleet Management to… More…
Ford F-150 Lightning Electric Truck Tows Airstream: Needs More Range
The F-150 Lightning is plenty capable, but the range may not be enough for RV travels.More…
Video Puts The Chinese Li L9 Range Extender SUV In A Very Positive Light
The Li L9 is an electric range-extender luxury SUV from China that should have western manufacturers worried.More…
Fraunhofer Institute looks at recycling magnets
In a project called FUNMAG, researchers from the Fraunhofer IWKS want to show that commercial magnet recycling is worthwhile on a large scale. Funded by the Hessen Agentur, the team is working to prove that electric motors with recycled old magnets can deliver the same performance as with their original new magnets. According to the […] More…
Segway-Ninebot Expands Manufacturing Capabilities Across Asia
The e-mobility and robotics specialist has recently opened a new factory in Vietnam.More…
Report: Tesla Will Shut Down Giga Berlin For Two Weeks In July
The plant needs upgrades to accelerate production and add a third shift in the near future.More…
XPeng More Than Doubled EV Sales In June 2022
The brand remains #1 among emerging automakers in China by volume.More…
Northvolt raises $1.1 billion to expand battery production in Sweden
The Swedish battery cell manufacturer Northvolt has raised US$1.1 billion in convertible bonds to expand its production of battery cells and cathode materials in Europe. The fresh capital comes from Volkswagen and a number of other investors. In addition to Volkswagen Group, Northvolt says the other investors are AMF, AP Funds 1-4 (through the joint […] More…
US: Kia EV6 Sales Exceeded 2,500 In June 2022
Over 7,000 were delivered in Q2 and over 12,000 cumulatively.More…
Tesla Bucks Industrywide Trend, Sees Important Brand Loyalty Gains
Study reveals luxury car brand loyalty dropped by an average of 4.7% from January 2020 through April 2022, while Tesla’s rose by 4%.More…
EV prices soar, as one exec warns of market “collapse” if they don’t get cheaper
EV prices are soaring at a non-sustainable rate, one auto-industry executive warns. As noted by Autoblog, several automakers have raised prices on their electric models in recent months. Tesla has raised prices multiple times this year, and the GMC Hummer EV got a $6,250 price bump last week. Ford and Rivian have raised prices recently as well… More…
