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.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has voiced support for proposed European Union tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) exports. This stance comes ahead of a meeting with China’s commerce minister in Rome, according to Reuters. Protecting European Competitiveness “We support the duties that the EU Commission proposes, to protect the competitiveness of our companies,” Tajani…
Global sales of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids jumped 20% year-over-year in August, according to a report from market research firm Rho Mot, according to Reuters. This growth was largely fueled by China’s booming EV market, which saw a staggering 42% increase in sales. China’s EV Market Dominance China’s EV sales hit a record…
Tesla’s highly anticipated Semi truck has crossed the Atlantic, making its first appearance in Europe at the IAA (Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung) in Hannover, Germany. This international automotive trade fair marks a significant milestone for Tesla’s expansion into the European commercial vehicle market, as reported by Dennis Gunst and Sawyer Merritt on X. Tesla’s Presence at IAA…
Kia’s gearing up to make a splash in the electric van world with its upcoming PV5. This mid-size hauler, part of Kia’s new Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) lineup, is set to hit production in South Korea next year. Let’s dive into what we know so far, according to a report from Carscoops. Futuristic Looks, Practical…
The battle over electric vehicles (EVs) is heating up in Michigan, with potentially far-reaching consequences for both the auto industry and the upcoming election. A recent report from The Guardian highlights how Trump’s anti-EV rhetoric is gaining traction among autoworkers, while the Biden-Harris campaign struggles to counter these claims effectively. Trump’s EV Offensive Trump’s been…
Lotus is gearing up to unveil its latest creation in the electric vehicle space. The British automaker has released two teaser videos on Instagram, offering a glimpse of its upcoming sports car concept, the Theory 1. A Glimpse into the Future The Theory 1 concept is set to make its full debut next week on…
Tesla has just reached a significant milestone in its battery production efforts. The company announced on X that it has produced its 100 millionth 4680 battery cell across all its factories. Rapid Production Ramp-Up This achievement comes just over three months after Tesla celebrated its 50 millionth 4680 cell production milestone. The pace of production…
Ford CEO’s China Trip Sparks Major EV Strategy Shift Jim Farley, Ford’s chief exec, is sounding the alarm after a recent China visit left him shaken by the country’s EV prowess. The Wall Street Journal reports that this wake-up call is driving significant changes in Ford’s approach to electric vehicles. The China Shock During his…
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