Many of us have heard of the supposed boogeyman of electric doping in the cycling world, where riders have sometimes been accused of electric ‘juicing’ by hiding electric motors in their bicycles. But what if I told you that electric motors could also help track runners go even faster? It’s true, but perhaps not how you expected. Read more…
China Jul EV sales preview: Deutsche Bank expects Nio at 21,000 units, Xpeng 10,000, BYD 300,000
Deutsche Bank also expects Tesla to sell 45,000 units at retail in China in July, Li Auto at 48,000 units and Zeekr at 15,000 units. Read more…
Indian Navy to start trials of a hydrogen fuel cell bus
The Indian Navy plans to induct hydrogen fuel cell buses in its transport fleet. It has procured its first hydrogen fuel cell bus for trial purposes from Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), a national oil and gas company gradually venturing into alternative energy. Read more…
Lexus seeks to build wholly-owned plant in China, starting with production of UX hybrid and 1 BEV, report says
The models will be sold in China and also to overseas markets such as Japan, according to local media. Read more…
GAC Aion launches updated Aion V SUV to target global markets
The updated Aion V is GAC Aion’s first model to be built in both its China and Thailand factories, and GAC Aion said the model will be available in a battery swap-enabled variant in the future. Read more…
Tesla expects FSD approval in China by year-end
Tesla is likely to get regulatory approval to launch FSD in markets such as Europe and China by the end of this year, Elon Musk said. Read more…
Rivian CEO spills the tea on why Ford, Mercedes tie-ups fell through
It wasn’t too long ago that Rivian and Ford were expected to build EVs together. Then, Rivian and Mercedes-Benz announced plans to produce electric vans. Although both fell through long ago, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe recently spilled the tea on why the tie-ups really failed. Read more…
Tesla Robotaxi unveiling now planned for October 10, Elon hints at ‘one more thing’
Tesla has confirmed a new date for the unveiling of its upcoming Robotaxi, a dedicated self-driving vehicle. Read more…
Elon Musk would be ‘surprised’ if Tesla doesn’t have ‘unsupervised self-driving’ next year
Elon Musk says that he would be ‘surprised’ if Tesla doesn’t have “unsupervised” self-driving next year. Read more…
Jaw-dropping Cadillac concept, new Hyundai IONIQ, and Zeem CEO stops by
. Tesla’s Q2 2024: a paradox of growth and decline in the EV market
Tesla has unveiled its Q2 2024 earnings report, revealing a complex narrative of growth and setbacks in the ever-evolving EV landscape. While the company surpassed revenue expectations, reaching €23.76 billion with a 2% year-over-year increase, its automotive sales experienced a 7% dip, settling at €18.54 billion. This decline, coupled with earnings per share falling short of Wall Street’s projections at… Read more…
Musk Says Tesla Will Have “Unsupervised” Self Driving Soon, Like He Said In 2016
Musk claims that Tesla will have the “miles between interventions” to support unsupervised FSD in the next five months, probably. Read more…
Tesla reports higher profit again
After a disappointing first quarter, Tesla presented better results for Q2 last night. Turnover was slightly above expectations, and Tesla’s earnings also increased compared to the start of the year. The rest of the year could prove to be more difficult. Read more…
Tesla Will Reveal Its Robotaxi On October 10: Elon Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he delayed the reveal of the company’s autonomous vehicle to ask for some design changes. Read more…
VinFast inaugurates first showrooms in the Philippines
VinFast has inaugurated three showrooms in the Philippines, formally marking its entry into the country. The company launched the VF 5 as its first model in the country. Read more…
Volkswagen hopes new Scout EV pickup and SUV, Rivian tie-up will attract US buyers
Can Volkswagen double its US market share by 2030? That’s the plan. VW will lean on new EVs, including a Scout-branded electric pickup and SUV, and its new Rivian partnership to charge up sales. Read more…
Tesla gives encouraging update on 4680 battery cells
Tesla has released an encouraging update on the development of its 4680 battery cells, which it was reportedly close to giving up on. Read more…
Tesla accelerates plans for cheaper electric vehicles, but not the $25,000 EV
Tesla has reiterated its plans to build cheaper electric vehicles, but you shouldn’t expect the previously announced $25,000 electric car. Read more…
Vermonters get up to $6K to swap flood-damaged cars for EVs
Vermont is now offering its residents up to $6,000 in incentives to replace their flood-damaged, scrapped cars with EVs. Read more…
Rivian Just Dramatically Cut Charging Time With A Software Update
There’s a new fastest-charging Rivian and it’s not the one you’d expect. Read more…
