You could argue that the quietest business week in the Western world is that week between Christmas and New Year’s, and into that nebulous, boozy, cheese-filled week of relative silence was lobbed news that China has lifted its decades-old ban on foreign ownership of Chinese car factories. Tesla already owned their Chinese factory, so it seemed like business as usual – until Honda announced plans to build a massive EV factory in China. More…
Tesla Model X Plaid Now Comes Only As 6-Seater, Costs $6,500 More
The optional 6-seat configuration ($6,500) has become standard, while 5-seat and 7-seat versions are now gone. More…
Chrysler Airflow EV concept marks a leading edge for Stellantis’ EV push
Pontiac. Mercury. Oldsmobile. It seemed that Chrysler was headed for the same fate as these other ill-fated legacy American brands, but the company with the winged logo is looking to take flight again as the electric vehicle emissary for Stellantis. And that has given Chrysler new life. At the 2022 Consumer Electronics Showcase, Chrysler unveiled… More…
Two Tesla Semis Spotted At Giga Nevada
Are those production vehicles for PepsiCo? More…
Ford warns dealers taking advantage of F150 Lightning reservation holders
Ford issued a warning to dealerships that are taking advantage of F150 Lightning reservation holders and asking for more money. More…
US: Mazda Sold Almost 200 MX-30 In 2021
Will it get into four digits in 2022? More…
Yamaha’s production-ready futuristic E01 electric scooter seen taking part in first test rides
Yamaha’s first real attempt at an electric scooter, the Yamaha E01, appears to be close to production. The electric scooter underwent media testing last month, giving us our first glimpse of the upcoming electric two-wheeler. More…
Tesla Vehicle Safety Goals At Giga Shanghai Are Impressive
Tesla takes us on a tour inside its Giga Shanghai to learn about the Tesla Giga Principle of Safety. More…
Micro shows off production line for its adorable electric microcars, first units coming in March
The Microlino is an electric bubble car, often referred to as microcars, that looks like a modern take on a classic BMW Isetta. Swiss mobility company Micro has spent the last few years working out the kinks in the innovative electric vehicle’s design and is now ready to begin production this spring.. More…
The GMC Hummer EV Could Once Pop Wheelies, WTF
Reportedly, GM engineers had to make some tweaks due to safety concerns. More…
Tesla Installs First Megachargers At Frito-Lay In California
Tesla Semi deliveries to PepsiCo are now expected before the end of this month. More…
ALD to take over Leaseplan for nearly €5Bn
ALD Automotive, the leasing and mobility subsidiary of the major French bank Société Générale, has announced that it will take over its competitor Leaseplan for 4.9 billion euros. The joint venture NewALD is to grow primarily with e-mobility services. The merger is expected to create NewALD, a new fleet giant with 3.5 million vehicles and […] More…
ALD to take over Leaseplan
ALD Automotive, the leasing and mobility subsidiary of the major French bank Société Générale, has announced that it will take over its competitor Leaseplan for 4.9 billion euros. The joint venture NewALD is to grow primarily with e-mobility services. The merger is expected to create NewALD, a new fleet giant with 3.5 million vehicles and […] More…
Tesla Sales, EQXX Cactus Leather, CES, More: EV News Jan 6, 2022
Tesla’s record sales, along with excitement around CES, made this first week of January monumental for EVs. More…
This Tesla Model S P85 Just Surpassed 1,500,000 Kilometers
1 million miles might be achieved later this year. More…
US: BMW i Sales Almost Stalled In Q4 Ahead Of i4 And iX Launch
The company was still selling some BMW i8s, which went out of production in April 2020. More…
Vietnam’s VinFast reveals EVs, plans factories in US and Germany
Vietnamese automaker VinFast is growing its planned EV lineup to five models, and plans to open factories in the United States and Germany, alongside an existing factory in its home country. The automaker unveiled three new models at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week. The VF5, VF6, and VF7 crossovers join the VF8 (previously VF… More…
Holcim & Magment cooperate on inductive charging
Building materials producer Holcim has entered into a strategic partnership with German startup Magment. The aim of the cooperation is to improve Magment’s magnetisable concrete technology for road surfaces, which can be used to wirelessly charge electric vehicles while driving. Magment had first presented this approach in 2018 and entered into a cooperation with development […] More…
SVOLT lays foundation for new battery plant in China
Battery cell manufacturer SVOLT has laid the foundation stone for a new battery factory in China. The factory in Yancheng in the Chinese province of Jiangsu is scheduled to go into operation in the first half of 2023 and will have an annual capacity of 22.3 gigawatt-hours. The laying of the foundation stone in Yancheng […] More…
Kenworth presents first class 8 electric truck
US manufacturer Kenworth has unveiled its first US Class 8 electric truck at CES 2022 in Las Vegas. Designed for a gross vehicle weight rating of 82,000 pounds (about 37 tonnes), the Kenworth T680E electric tractor features a Meritor powertrain and offers 400 kW of continuous or 500 kW of peak power. The vehicle is […] More…
