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 U.S. Treasury has reported a significant milestone in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, with $2 billion in tax credits issued for over 300,000 EVs since January 1st. This surge in EV purchases comes as new point-of-sale tax credit rules took effect, making it easier for consumers to take advantage of rebates worth up to $7,500…
BYD, China’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer, is recalling almost 97,000 EVs due to a manufacturing defect that could lead to fire risks, according to Reuters. The Recall Details The recall affects Dolphin and Yuan Plus models made in China between November 2022 and December 2023. The issue stems from a faulty steering control unit that…
Deutsche Bank analyst Edison Yu has maintained a Buy rating on Tesla (TSLA) with a price target of $295.00, according to a report from TipRanks. This optimistic outlook stems from Tesla’s anticipated strong performance in Q3 2024 and exciting developments in its robotaxi program. Robust Q3 Delivery Forecast Yu projects Tesla’s Q3 2024 deliveries to…
BMW’s Urban-X platform stole the show at Climate Week NYC 2024, showcasing cutting-edge solutions for urban sustainability. The automaker’s initiative, born from its MINI subsidiary, is tackling the infrastructure gap hindering widespread EV adoption head-on, reports Design Boom. BMW, long known for its luxury vehicles, is proving it’s just as committed to solving climate challenges.…
In a surprising turn of events, Volvo, once a trailblazer in the electric vehicle revolution, is now easing off the accelerator on its ambitious all-electric plans. This strategic shift comes as the Swedish automaker grapples with a market that’s not quite as enthusiastic about EVs as initially anticipated, according to a recent report from The…
Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) are maintaining their foothold in the US auto market, defying a broader slowdown in new vehicle sales. According to estimates from S&P Global Mobility, BEVs claimed 8% of new vehicle sales in June and July, with September expected to surpass that benchmark. This resilience comes at a time when the overall auto…
The US Commerce Department has proposed a far-reaching rule that could effectively ban Chinese-developed software and connectivity-related hardware in cars sold in the United States. This move, reported by The New York Times, is part of a broader effort by the Biden administration to limit Chinese influence in the automotive sector, particularly in the rapidly…
A groundbreaking discovery by researchers at Georgia Tech could revolutionize the electric vehicle industry. The team has developed a new cathode material for lithium-ion batteries that costs just 1-2% of traditional materials with similar capacity. This breakthrough, reported by The Independent, has the potential to significantly reduce EV costs and accelerate the transition to clean…
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