The enthusiast-oriented Rivian R3X will launch before the mainstream R3 No timeline has been given for when the R3X, or R3, will arrive The Rivian R2 will go into production in 2026 and serve as the basis for the R3 The Rivian R3X electric hatchback will arrive before the base R3, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said in an interview with The Verge… Read more…
Hyundai Throws Cash At Lobbying As Trump Vows To Nuke EV Subsidies
Plus, Rivian CEO wants the world to stop copying the Tesla Model Y and Musk delays Optimus robot by a year. Read more…
Here’s What It Takes To Buy And Register A Tesla Cybertruck In Europe
Getting a Cybertruck to Europe involves a lot of paperwork and eye-watering prices. For some die-hard fans, though, it’s all worth it. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) Q2 2024 earnings preview: what to expect today
Tesla (TSLA) is about to release Q2 2024 financial results on Tuesday, July 23, after the markets close. As usual, a conference call and Q&A with Tesla’s management are scheduled after the results. Read more…
GM ready to unleash next cycle of EV growth after record Q2 revenue
After beating top and bottom line estimates in the second quarter, General Motors (GM) raised FY guidance for 2024. With “encouraging” early sales results in Q2, GM is preparing “to unleash the next cycle of EV growth.” This includes scaling Chevy Equinox EV production while launching new GMC and Cadillac EVs. Read more…
Xiaomi’s record-chasing 1,548hp SU7 Ultra prototype is getting a tri-motor production version
Mere days after Xiaomi Automobile debuted a new tri-motor prototype version of its flagship SU7 EV, its CEO confirmed it will transition into a production version called the SU7 Ultra that maintains nearly all the same components. Before then, however, the 1,548hp BEV will chase some world records at a world-famous track. Read more…
The 2025 Cadillac Lyriq Has 24% Fewer Parts Than The 2024 Model
GM CEO Mary Barra said customers won’t spot the differences. But it’s key to reducing EV costs, just like Rivian and others are doing. Read more…
The U.S. Will Have More EV Fast Chargers Than Gas Stations In Less Than A Decade
There are over 10,000 fast-charging stations across the country, with 700 new locations added just in the second quarter. Read more…
Porsche backtracks on 80% EV goal by 2030
Porsche has now backtracked on its previously stated goal of aiming for 80% of its sales to be all-electric by 2030. The goal in theory is still there, but its achievement will be “dependent on customer demand and the development of electromobility”, the company told Reuters. That’s a pretty huge qualification for the statement, and waters it down to the… Read more…
Deployable rear step with in-built diffuser may improve efficiency for electric trucks
Stellantis patented a deployable diffuser that doubles as a bed step The diffuser would aid efficiency while also enable easier bed access Active aero and bed steps aren’t new, but combining the two would be a first Ram may be looking to turn the humble bed step into an active aerodynamic feature that could help boost range of its future electric… Read more…
Porsche says EV transition to “take years,” Audi refocuses on PHEVs
Porsche and Audi acknowledge the electric transition will take longer than anticipated Audi said plug-in hybrids will be the stepping stone, especially in the U.S. Both Porsche and Audi still plan to go all-electric Two Volkswagen Group brands now expect the EV transition to take longer than originally thought. Porsche previously said it was… Read more…
Here’s Why Rivian’s Partnerships With Ford And Mercedes-Benz Fell Apart
It had nothing to do with electric motors or batteries. And now with Volkswagen, Rivian reckons it has the winning ticket. Read more…
Xiaomi to launch production version of SU7 Ultra in H1 2025
The production version of the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra will go on sale in the first half of next year, and will use the same chassis structure, triple motors and battery pack as the prototype. Read more…
Farasis achieves technical breakthrough for ‘million-mile’ battery
#FarasisEnergy has successfully tested its P75 and P73 NMC battery cells. Its engineers expect battery packs with these cells to last one million miles over 15 years while retaining over 70% of their capacity. Read more…
VinFast starts selling VF e34 in Indonesia
Nearly four months after launching the VF e34 in Indonesia, VinFast has started delivering it to customers. The electric small SUV is the Vietnamese automaker’s first model in the country. Read more…
GM’s Cruise Origin Robotaxi Is Officially Dead
The autonomous pod didn’t have a steering wheel or pedals, which led to “regulatory uncertainty.” But what will replace it? Read more…
Windrose plans to build electric trucks in the US and Europe
Windrose Technology, a Chinese electric truck manufacturer founded two years ago, also wants to manufacture in the US and Europe. According to founder and CEO Han Wen, Windrose is planning an assembly plant in the US state of Georgia and another one in Belgium. Read more…
Mooncool’s new fat tire electric trike hopes to shake things up
The TK1 folding electric trike from e-bike brand Mooncool is yet another new entrant into the quickly growing segment of full-size electric trikes. Read more…
First electric bus fleet set to launch in Paraguay
In Paraguay, the country’s first 30 electric buses are set to go into operation this year. These will be used in the capital Asunción. The electric buses will be manufactured by Taiwanese company Master Transportation, which is planning a production facility in Paraguay. Read more…
Cadillac Sollei concept offers a glimpse into the future of American luxury convertibles
The American luxury automobile brand Cadillac has unveiled a breathtaking concept car that hints at a potential revival of its iconic convertible heritage. The Cadillac Sollei Concept, a two-door electric convertible, made its debut on Monday, captivating automotive enthusiasts with its striking design and modern interpretation of classic Cadillac aesthetics. Inspired by the brand’s illustrious past, the Sollei Concept wants… Read more…
