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. Also on LinkedIn, Muck Rack, Instagram and YouTube.
The European Union has taken a stand against Chinese electric vehicle imports, voting to impose tariffs of up to 35% on battery cars from China. This move comes as the EU tries to protect its auto industry from what it sees as unfair competition. A Narrow Victory for Tariffs Despite opposition from major players like…
EVgo, a major player in the electric vehicle charging space, saw its stock soar an impressive 61% following a bullish call from J.P. Morgan. This dramatic rise highlights the growing interest and potential in the EV charging market, as reported by Barron’s. J.P. Morgan’s Bullish Stance J.P. Morgan analyst Bill Peterson upgraded EVgo shares from…
The UK’s auto industry is sounding the alarm over sluggish electric vehicle (EV) sales, warning that missing government-set targets could lead to hefty fines for manufacturers and pricier cars for consumers. This news comes from a Financial Times report detailing the industry’s plea for tax incentives to boost the EV market. Industry Warns of Missed…
Tesla’s upcoming Robotaxi Day could be a pivotal moment for the electric vehicle giant and its CEO, Elon Musk. According to a Barron’s article, the event on October 10 in Hollywood, California, may determine whether Tesla regains its position among the “Magnificent Seven” tech companies or becomes just another automaker in a crowded EV market.…
Toyota’s plans for U.S.-built electric vehicles have hit a speed bump. According to a report from Nikkei, the Japanese automaker is pushing back its timeline for American-made EVs by several months, reflecting ongoing challenges in the electric vehicle market. Kentucky and Indiana Plants Face Setbacks The company’s initial goal was to start producing a three-row…
Caterham’s pushing forward with its electric sports car plans, tapping Yamaha for some serious EV know-how. The Collaboration The British sports car maker announced it’s partnering with Yamaha to develop its Project V electric sports car. Yamaha’s not just providing the powertrain – they’re also bringing their “vehicle motion control” tech to the table. Tokyo…
Automakers in the UK are set to provide at least £2 billion ($2.6 billion) in electric vehicle discounts this year, yet they’re still falling short of the government’s sales mandate, according to a Bloomberg report. Record EV Registrations, but Not Enough Despite steep price cuts driving battery-electric vehicle registrations to a record high in September,…
BYD, the $122 billion Chinese auto and battery giant, is experiencing a significant shift in its product mix, with hybrid vehicles overtaking pure electric models in sales this year. This trend, particularly driven by exports, highlights the growing global demand for hybrid technology but also raises questions about competition and regulatory challenges, reports Reuters. Hybrid…
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