CEO Jim Farley says he’s proud the company is getting recognized for its commitment to electrification: Ford is “just getting started.” More…
Ford Market Cap Hits $100 Billion For The First Time Amid EV Push
Ekoenergetyka gains captial from Enterprise Investors
Polish Enterprise Fund VIII, a private equity fund managed by Enterprise Investors, is acquiring a minority stake in Polish charging infrastructure provider Ekoenergetyka. The fund will invest over 45 million euros in Ekoenergetyka and other e-mobility related projects. The transaction is still subject to obtaining antitrust approval, according to Enterprise Investors (EI). The investment company […] More…
Tesla Cybertruck Delay, Subaru Reveals Two Electric STI Concepts
Episode 93. More…
Bollinger bails on B1, B2: Deposits to be refunded amid shift to commercial electric trucks
Michigan’s Bollinger has announced that it will be indefinitely postponing both the production and delivery of its B1 electric SUV and B2 electric pickup. In a terse release and video address Friday morning, CEO Robert Bollinger explained that the shift away from the two trucks will allow the Michigan-based upstart to focus on growth and… More…
Tritium goes public to expand to three plants globally
The Australian charging column manufacturer Tritium has launched on the US stock exchange Nasdaq. Tritium plans to invest the capital generated by the IPO in its expansion to three global manufacturing facilities and the development of global sales and service teams. Tritium has merged with SPAC company Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corporation (DCRN) for the IPO […] More…
Tesla Cybertruck news is ramping up, but take it with a grain of salt
We are seeing a lot of new reports about Tesla Cybertruck coming out and being shared in the Tesla community – I’d take those with a big grain of salt. More…
Shark-funded REGENT ‘seaglider’ concept will be made in the US
With funding from Dallas Mavericks owner and Shark Tank investor Mark Cuban and Fitbit founder James Park, REGENT has announced that it’s moving forward with a “proof of concept” model for its revolutionary 180-mph “float, foil, fly” electric seaglider.. More…
EVs are the least reliable vehicle type: Consumer Reports points to some problem areas
In a reliability survey published last November, Consumer Reports named electric SUVs the least-reliable vehicle type. Now CR has followed that up with a report shedding light on specific problem areas. On average, EVs have significantly higher problem rates than internal-combustion vehicles across model years 2019 and 2020, according to CR’s… More…
Report: Honda And LG Energy Solution Plan US Battery JV
It would potentially support the launch of Ultium-based Prologue EVs. More…
Tesla Model Y Structural Battery Pack Details Now In Owner’s Manual
Tesla has updated the Model Y’s owner’s manual and it mentions the structural battery pack with a related image. More…
Bollinger announces pivot away from its B1 and B2 consumer EVs to focus on commercial vehicles
EV startup Bollinger Motors just announced it is pausing development of its two flagship EVs – the B1 sport utility truck and B2 pickup, to focus instead on the commercial market. Bollinger has been working to deliver these two consumer EVs since 2015. More…
Proterra to supply Vicinity with truck & bus batteries
The Canadian commercial vehicle manufacturer Vicinity Motor Electric has ordered battery technology from Proterra for its utility trucks, shuttle buses, and box trucks. The two companies have now signed a multi-year supply agreement. According to Proterra, the company’s battery systems will power the 28-foot Vicinity Lightning electric transit bus as well as a Vicinity commercial […] More…
Subaru’s STI Goes Electric With 1,073-HP STI E-RA, Solterra STI
The Solterra STI is all show and no extra go, but the STI E-RA motorsport study aims to steal Nio EP9’s Nürburgring lap record for EVs. More…
Tesla Model 3 And Y HVAC Systems Under Investigation In Canada
The main concern right now is reduced visibility due to the EVs’ inability to defog or defrost the windshield. More…
Volvo Trucks presents new model generation for the USA
Volvo Trucks North America has unveiled the next generation of its VNR Electric all-electric heavy-duty truck with longer range and shorter charging times. Production of the upgraded model is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2022. Orders are available now. The Volvo VNR Electric is one of six all-electric heavy-duty truck models from […] More…
Report: LG Energy Solution IPO Highly Oversubscribed
It’s the biggest IPO in South Korea, which will make LGES South Korea’s third most-valuable company. More…
Honda & LGES consider battery plant in the USA
Honda and LG Energy Solution are negotiating the construction of a battery factory for electric vehicles in the USA with a production capacity of 40 gigawatt-hours per year. However, nothing has been decided yet. The Korea Herald writes, citing insiders, that open points such as the date of foundation, the location and the ownership structure […] More…
Rivian sponsors destination chargers overseen by nonprofit at Yosemite, Golden Gate
Adopt a Charger, a nonprofit that aims to install EV charging at scenic and cultural destinations, on Thursday announced a partnership with Rivian to add charging stations at Yosemite National Park and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The nonprofit has already converted 13 existing Level 2 charging stations at Yosemite to Rivian… More…
Renault to go fully electric in Europe by 2030
Renault aims to become an all-electric car brand in Europe by 2030. This applies not only to the Renault brand, but to Groupe Renault – including brands such as Alpine and Dacia. For its budget brand, however, Renault is leaving a back door open. “Renault will be 100 per cent electric in 2030 in Europe,” […] More…
Tesla Cybertruck: What We Know So Far About Potential Changes
Are more changes coming to the Cybertruck that would contribute to the reported delay? More…
