This is the fifth time that China’s monthly NEV wholesale sales have exceeded 1 million units. Read more…
Jaguar gives controversial outlook on electric future
Jaguar has unveiled the Type 00 concept car. The vehicle study provides a glimpse of the design language of the brand’s new electric cars. Jaguar plans to present the first production model, a four-door GT, at the end of 2025. The electric car will be based on the Jaguar Electric Architecture (JEA) and is expected to offer a WLTP range of up to 770 kilometres. Read more…
Tesla Cybertuck Line Workers Told To Stay Home: ‘No Need To Report To Work’
It looks like there’s a demand problem for the electric pickup that allegedly had millions of reservations before going on sale. Read more…
Tesla China sells 78,856 cars in Nov, up 15.49% from Oct
Tesla saw a rebound in China-made vehicle sales, including exports, last month, after seeing a dip in October. Read more…
GM will sell its battery cell plant to LG Energy Solution
General Motors has announced that it will sell its stake in the Ultium Cells LLC battery cell plant in Lansing, Michigan, to its partner LG Energy Solution. At the same, the companies are extending their technology partnership to include prismatic cells. Read more…
Zeekr aims to reach 1 million annual sales in 2 years after integrating Lynk & Co
In the January-November period, Zeekr and Lynk & Co combined delivered 454,289 vehicles, up 51.60 percent year-on-year. Read more…
Tesla shuts down Cybertruck production for 3 days at critical time for the company
Tesla has told Cybertruck production employees not to report to work for the next three days, in another sign of demand issues for the vehicle that once touted millions of preorders.. Read more…
BYD partners with e-bike maker TAILG to develop batteries for electric 2-wheelers
The companies will work together to develop BYD batteries that can achieve the same lifespan as two-wheeler bodies, TAILG said. Read more…
Yokogawa releases WT1800R high-performance power analyser
Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corporation has released its WT1800R high-performance power analyser to boost the efficiency of complex measurements for new energy applications.
The WT1800R is the only instrument in its class that guarantees a power accuracy of 0.05% of reading plus 0.05% of range, says Yokogawa, and it is capable of harmonics analysis up to the 500th order of a 50/60 Hz fundamental frequency. Read more…
Jaguar’s unveils Type 00 electric concept car
After a somewhat controversial rebranding campaign and the unexpected cancellation of a nearly production-ready vehicle, British automaker Janguar unveiled a new concept car that reveals its vision for the electric future. Dubbed the Type 00, this futuristic EV is making its debut at Miami Art Week. The Type 00 is a radical departure from Jaguar’s current design language. The front… Read more…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Dec 1: Nio 4,100, Tesla 18,700, Xiaomi 6,300, BYD 97,800
Li Auto had 11,900 insurance registrations last week, Xpeng 9,400, Zeekr 6,200, Leapmotor 9,200 and Aito 7,700. Read more…
Cybertruck discounts, VW worker walk offs, Stellantis’ CEO fired – it’s only Monday!
The Cybertruck may have come off the line strong, but it’s already burned through its million-plus reservation list and Tesla is starting to pull demand levers with discounts, leases, referrals, and more. Will it be enough to help spur sales? All this and major waves at VW and Stellantis on today’s thrilling episode of Quick Charge. Read more…
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigns
The Stellantis board announces that it has accepted the resignation of Carlos Tavares as CEO of the company which includes brands like Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, FIAT, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, and Vauxhall. A new CEO will be appointed in the first half of next year. The process of appointment is managed by a… Read more…
Tesla says no timetable for selling Cybertruck in China
Tesla said it has no plans to sell the Cybertruck in China for now, after previous rumors that the electric pickup could be brought to the country through official channels sparked discussion. Read more…
Jaguar Has Your Attention. Now The Type 00 Aims To Hit Reset
Jag’s next move may be the inflection point for an EV renaissance, with at least 430 miles of range and 575 hp. Or an epitaph. Read more…
Jaguar’s Electric Comeback Is Big And Bold. But Time Is Running Out
The Jaguar Type 00 Concept is a $120,000 bold bet on EV power, but this brand is already on its ninth life. Can it pull off a comeback? Read more…
GM is selling its stake in one of its four EV battery plants: Here’s why
GM announced plans to sell its stake in the nearly completed Lansing, Michigan, EV battery plant to joint venture partner LG Energy Solution. The Lansing facility is one of four planned GM plants to open in the US. Read more…
Q4 2024 update: 12,000 more US EV charging ports in 3 months
The US Joint Office of Energy and Transportation’s Q4 2024 update reports an increase of around 12,000 EV charging ports in the last three months – here’s the lowdown. Read more…
Judge shuts down Tesla’s attempt to reinstate Elon Musk’s giant CEO pay package
The judge ruling over Elon Musk’s ~$55 billion CEO pay package, which some Tesla shareholders claimed was obtained without following proper governance rules, has decided to reject Tesla’s attempt to reinstate it with a shareholder vote. Read more…
Fisker Ocean Owner Review: $69,012 To $13,500 In One Year
Fisker owners have to deal with massive financial losses, an unfinished car and plenty of unfulfilled promises. Read more…
