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.
BYD, China’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer, has climbed to the seventh spot in global auto sales rankings, outpacing industry stalwarts Honda and Nissan in the April-June quarter. This significant shift in the automotive landscape is largely attributed to BYD’s focus on affordable electric vehicles, according to data from automakers and research company MarkLines. Impressive Growth…
Ford is rethinking its electric vehicle strategy, putting the brakes on plans for an all-electric three-row SUV and shifting focus to hybrid models instead. This move comes as the automaker grapples with profitability challenges in the EV market, according to a report from NPR. Hybrid Tech: Ford’s New Best Solution for SUVs John Lawler, Ford’s…
BMW has outpaced Tesla in electric vehicle sales within the European Union for the first time, according to a recent Bloomberg report. This shift marks a significant moment in the competitive EV market landscape. BMW’s Surprising Surge In a month where EV demand generally slowed, BMW managed to increase its shipments substantially. The German automaker…
Tesla’s Vice President of Finance and Business Operations, Sreela Venkataratnam, has announced her departure from the electric vehicle giant after an impressive 11-year stint. Her exit marks the end of an era that saw Tesla transform from a niche automaker to a global EV powerhouse. This news was first reported by Sawyer Merritt on Twitter…
Chinese tech companies are making significant strides in the electric vehicle (EV) market, outpacing their Western counterparts in innovation and sales. This story, as reported by The Economist, highlights the growing dominance of Chinese firms in the EV industry. The JIDU Robocar 07: A Glimpse into the Future The JIDU Robocar 07, backed by Chinese…
Lucid Motors, a rising star in the electric vehicle (EV) market, has revealed ambitious plans to expand its lineup and potentially capture market share from industry leader Tesla. The California-based automaker, currently known for its high-end Air sedan, is setting its sights on more affordable and diverse vehicle offerings. Lucid’s “Mid-Size” Program Takes Aim at…
Ford is rethinking its electric vehicle strategy, betting that hybrid technologies might be more appealing to family car buyers than full EVs. This shift comes amid concerns over high EV prices and range anxiety, according to a recent report from NPR. Hybrid SUVs: The New Focus John Lawler, Ford’s vice chair and CFO, stated in…
A recent study by Swedish social research company Sifo and charging box company Zaptec has uncovered an unexpected trend in driving habits: electric vehicle (EV) owners are taking longer journeys than their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts. Range Anxiety: A Fading Concern The study, involving over 2,000 respondents aged 18-79, found that 54% of EV…
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