In a bold move to expand their global footprint, nearly 900 Chinese auto suppliers and a handful of EV makers are showcasing their products at the Automechanika trade fair in Frankfurt. This event, which typically focuses on suppliers, has added…
Citroën is gearing up for an epic journey across Africa with four electric vehicles powered solely by custom-made solar panels. This ambitious trek, dubbed La Croisière Verte, aims to showcase the long-distance potential of compact, lightweight EVs. The expedition, set…
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top officials on Monday, marking his second trip to China in just over a year. This visit comes amidst a tense backdrop of trade…
EY’s 2024 Mobility Consumer Index (MCI) survey has revealed a significant drop in consumer interest for electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States. Only 34% of US consumers plan to buy an electrified vehicle as their next car, marking a…
Volkswagen’s recent $5 billion partnership with US electric vehicle start-up Rivian has caused quite a stir among the staff at Cariad, VW’s software division. The deal, aimed at developing software for both companies’ cars, comes after a series of setbacks…
Hyundai Motor Company is gearing up for a massive expansion in Georgia, with plans to produce 300,000 electric vehicles (EVs) annually at its new manufacturing complex near Savannah. The South Korean automaker is betting big on rail transport to move…
In a groundbreaking move, Chinese EV startup Nio has set a new milestone in the battery-swap arena. The company claims that its owners can now avoid long, boring charging stops by simply replacing their dead EV battery with a fresh…
Volkswagen is grappling with a tough decision that could see some of its factories in Germany shut down for the first time in its 87-year history. The automaker, known for its iconic brand, is struggling to meet cost-cutting goals and…
Volkswagen, the German auto giant, is facing a critical moment in its 87-year history. The company’s shift to electric vehicles has hit a major roadblock, with executives and workers locked in a tense standoff over proposed job cuts and plant…
A solar and battery microgrid featuring Tesla tech has significantly cut diesel reliance and costs on Australia’s Lord Howe Island. According to a new report from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), the system saved over $1.5 million in fuel…
Herbert Diess, Volkswagen’s ex-chief, is pushing back against criticism of his hybrid vehicle strategy during his time at the helm of Europe’s biggest carmaker. This comes as the Financial Times reports a slowdown in EV enthusiasm and growing popularity of…
Tesla’s Semi electric trucks have been spotted in numbers coming out of its pilot factory for the first time, signaling a potential ramp-up in production. Despite entering production in late 2022, the Tesla Semi has had a limited presence on…
