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Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar has started production of its Polestar 3 SUV in the United States, marking a significant step in avoiding major tariffs on Chinese-made cars, according to Reuters. Polestar Shifts Production Strategy Polestar, majority-owned by China’s Geely, has been manufacturing its vehicles in China and exporting them to overseas markets. However, recent…
Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn is making a bold move into the electric vehicle (EV) market, according to the New York Times. The company, best known for manufacturing iPhones, is planning to build a 700-acre campus dedicated to EV production in Zhengzhou, China – the same city where it produces most of the world’s iPhones. From…
A four-year federal investigation into Tesla’s front suspension failures has concluded, with recommendations for the electric vehicle maker to expand its service bulletin, ARS Technica reports. The issue, dubbed the “whompy wheel” problem by Tesla enthusiasts, has affected hundreds of Model S and Model X vehicles. The Suspension Situation The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Zeekr has unveiled new battery technology that claims to offer the world’s fastest charging speeds, potentially addressing key consumer concerns about EV adoption. This development was reported by CNBC on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Record-Breaking Charging Speeds Zeekr’s new batteries can reportedly charge from 10% to 80% in just 10.5 minutes…
Porsche SE, the investment vehicle controlled by the Porsche-Piëch family, is eyeing new opportunities in the automotive sector, particularly in electric vehicle (EV) technology, as market valuations decline. This news comes from a recent Financial Times report. Seeking EV Opportunities Johannes Lattwein, Porsche SE’s board member for finance and IT, stated, “The current stock market…
Chinese automaker Li Auto is making waves in the electric vehicle market with its extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs). These innovative cars are addressing range anxiety concerns while offering the benefits of electric driving, according to a recent Bloomberg report. The Rise of EREVs in China EREVs, like the Li Auto L6, run on batteries 95%…
Volkswagen Group is revising its electric vehicle roadmap, pushing back the launch of its highly anticipated Trinity EV while potentially fast-tracking an all-electric Golf, according to a report from Handelsblatt newspaper. Trinity’s Delayed Arrival The Trinity, initially positioned as VW’s answer to Tesla with advanced Level 4 self-driving capabilities, has seen its production start date…
China has launched a counteroffensive in its trade dispute with the European Union, filing a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) over the EU’s proposed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). This move comes in response to the European Commission’s June announcement of plans to significantly increase tariffs on Chinese-made EVs, according to a…
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