Haye Kesteloo is the Editor in Chief and Founder of EVXL.co, where he covers all electric vehicle-related news, covering brands such as Tesla, Ford, GM, BMW, Nissan and others. He fulfills a similar role at the drone news site DroneXL.co. Haye can be reached at haye @ evxl.co or @hayekesteloo.
The city of St. Louis has sparked controversy by purchasing nine Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles for its municipal fleet, a move that’s drawing scrutiny from some city officials. Unexpected EV Choice Raises Questions City officials aimed to reduce their carbon footprint by replacing older gas-powered vehicles with electric alternatives. However, the selection of the…
Mini’s just shaken up the hot hatch world with its first-ever electric John Cooper Works models. The iconic British brand debuted the JCW Electric and JCW Aceman, both packing some serious electric punch. Car and Driver reports on this electrifying news. Identical Powertrains, Different Packages Both new models are rocking the same electric setup: The…
GM Energy, a subsidiary of General Motors Co., has launched a game-changing product for electric vehicle owners – the GM Energy PowerBank. This innovative stationary energy storage unit is poised to transform how EV users manage their energy consumption and interact with the grid, as announced in a recent press release. PowerBank: Your Home’s New…
Tesla demonstrated its advanced autonomous driving capabilities at the recent We, Robot event, as reported by Ashok Elluswamy from Tesla’s Autopilot Department. The electric vehicle manufacturer conducted over 1,300 fully autonomous trips without any issues, highlighting the progress of their self-driving technology. Impressive Fleet Performance According to Elluswamy, the event featured: “And eve
Tesla’s stock saw a modest uptick on Tuesday, rising 0.2% to $219.57, as investors and analysts weighed in on the company’s recent robotaxi updates. This news comes from a Barron’s article by Al Root, detailing the market’s response to Tesla’s “Cybercab” robotaxi unveiling event in Hollywood on October 10. Wall Street’s Skepticism Coming into Tuesday’s…
A groundbreaking study from the University of Toronto has uncovered significant population-level health benefits associated with the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). The research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, used computer simulations to predict the impact of aggressive EV adoption coupled with renewable energy expansion. Billions in Health Benef
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers made a bold statement at this year’s Paris Auto Show, showcasing their latest models despite recent EU tariffs. According to reporting from The New York Times, a record number of Chinese automakers unveiled cutting-edge EVs, seemingly undeterred by the European Union’s decision to impose anti-subsidy tariffs on their vehicles. Chinese Automakers…
Global sales of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids jumped 30.5% year-over-year in September, according to data from market research firm Rho Motion. This surge was primarily driven by China’s record-breaking numbers and a return to growth in Europe. China Leads the Charge China’s EV market continued its explosive growth, with sales skyrocketing 47.9% to…
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