Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has announced an order from South32 for its greenfield Hermosa critical minerals project in Arizona that is the largest ever placed for the company’s battery-electric vehicles. South32 is a mining and metals company headquartered in Perth, Western Australia. The order includes six Sandvik DS412iE bolters, five Sandvik DD422iE development drills,… Read more…
Kenworth launches two new battery-electric trucks
Kenworth introduced two new battery-electric trucks at the recent ACT Expo. The T880E, a Class 8 vocational electric truck for the North American truck market. The Next Generation T680E is designed for short and regional haul, LTL and drayage operations. Both are now available for order from Kenworth dealers in the US and Canada, and… Read more…
Ford’s EV sales fell by 40% in April and now it’s killing off another major project
With significant discounts, including employee pricing, Ford had a record US sales month in April. Despite higher truck and SUV sales, electric vehicle sales dropped by nearly 40%. Now, Ford is ending another significant EV project that was expected to help it cut costs and compete with leaders like Tesla. Read more…
Rivian launches ‘Real Rivian Adventures’ ad campaign, inspired by owner stories
Rivian is launching its first ad campaign, with digital ads showcasing stories from Rivian owners about how they’ve used their electric truck’s unique capabilities in interesting ways. Read more…
Hyundai has an advanced new electric SUV for China: Meet ELEXIO
It’s not the IONIQ 4, but Hyundai promises it will be a game changer. After unveiling its new electric SUV, ELEXIO, Hyundai said it’s about to “write a new chapter” in the world’s largest EV market. Read more…
Waymo says its robotaxis are up to 25x safer for pedestrians and cyclists
Waymo has released new research saying that its driverless robotaxis reduce pedestrian- and cyclist-involved collisions by 82%-92%, and crashes that involve an injury by 96%, when compared to the average driver. Read more…
Ionna’s EV Charging Network Doubled In Size Last Month
The consortium is building charging stations where you might actually want to hang out. And it’s expanding rapidly. Read more…
Small car, big ambitions: How Nio’s Firefly drives
The large SUVs and saloons were merely the vanguard. While Chinese manufacturers have garnered attention in the premium segment, they have struggled to achieve significant sales. Now, the compact offshoot Firefly is supposed to appeal to the masses and, consequently, lead the way to profitability. We’ve took the challenger to Mini & Co for a spin.
Tesla In ‘Panic Mode’ After Report Of New CEO Search
Plus, Ford axes next-gen SDV project and automakers can’t even give a financial forecast anymore. Read more…
Waymo and Toyota join up to challenge Tesla in self-driving car race
Waymo and Toyota have announced a preliminary agreement to jointly develop and deploy autonomous driving technologies. Waymo is a subsidiary of Alphabet (Google’s parent company), and it has established itself as a frontrunner in the autonomous driving sector. The company currently operates a successful autonomous ride-hailing service, providing approximately 250,000 paid rides weekly in select markets. Tesla is still a… Read more…
Forsee Power unveils modular battery for lightweight industrial and construction equipment
French manufacturer Forsee Power, a supplier of battery systems for commercial and industrial electric vehicles, has introduced a new battery designed for compact agricultural, industrial and construction equipment, as well as lightweight electric four-wheel vehicles. The GO 6 lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack offers energy density exceeding 200 Wh/L, and weighs 45 kg. The… Read more…
General Motors Won’t Raise EV Prices Due To Tariffs
Several EVs, including the $35,000 Equinox EV, are built in Mexico. But General Motors is keeping sticker prices steady for now. Read more…
Congress impotently declares end to CA EV rule it can’t actually end
Republicans in Congress have voted to use its authority under the Congressional Review Act to roll back California’s states’ right to protect its own residents’ lungs and pocketbooks with better emissions rules. Read more…
Tesla board denies having done the only right thing it has been reported to do in years
Tesla’s Chairwoman of the Board, Robyn Denholm, has denied that a report claiming the board has searched for a new CEO to replace Elon Musk, the only positive move it would have made in years. Read more…
Aurora becomes first company to deploy Class 8 self-driving trucks on US public roads [Video]
Autonomous commercial technology developer Aurora Innovation, Inc., has successfully launched full-fledged freight services using self-driving trucks in the US. With the commencement of commercial trucking services, Aurora has become the first company to operate driverless services on public roads in the US. Check out Aurora’s self-driving truck navigating highways in the video below. Read more…
The crazy, untold story of Lectric Ebikes’ secret deal to save Juiced Bikes
Juiced Bikes spent 15 years as a beloved e-bike brand building some of the most iconic and highest-performance electric bicycles in the US market. But financial troubles put the brand into a tailspin last year, ultimately culminating in bankruptcy and closure. The brand appeared to be a goner until two young e-bike entrepreneurs stepped up to try and salvage Juiced’s legacy in a deal whose details have never been revealed – until now. Read more…
BYD Apr sales breakdown: Song 84,088 units, Seagull 55,028
The Song family, Seagull and Qin family were the top three BYD lineups sold in April.
Denza sold 15,388 units in April, Fang Cheng Bao 10,039 units and Yangwang 135 units.
Great Wall Motor sells 100,061 cars in Apr, overseas market contributes 32%
Great Wall Motor sold 32,165 units overseas in April, down 11.00 percent from a year ago while up 1.13 percent from March.
In the January-April period, Great Wall Motor sold 356,868 units, a decrease of 3.58 percent year-on-year.
GM Claims No. 2 EV-Maker Status As It Warns Of $4-$5 Billion Tariff Hit
There’s good news and bad news in General Motors’ Q1 2025 results, CEO Mary Barra said in a letter to shareholders. Read more…
ZF’s New EV Range Extender Also Powers The Wheels, But Not Like You Think
A small gas engine turns a generator to charge the batteries. But that generator can also be another electric motor. Read more…
