Volkswagen, a major player in the electric vehicle (EV) market, is facing scrutiny over its operations in China’s Xinjiang region. An audit of the company’s jointly owned site there has failed to meet key aspects of international standards, according to…
Germany’s government is exploring ways to support Volkswagen as the automaker faces hurdles in its shift to electric vehicles, according to Reuters. This comes as VW grapples with high costs, low productivity, and fierce competition in the EV market. Government…
Tesla has introduced a new accessory for Model 3 and Model Y owners – projection puddle lights that display the Tesla wordmark on the ground when you open your car door. According to a tweet by Sawyer Merritt, these lights…
Mercedes-Benz is pulling out of China’s electric vehicle market, selling its remaining stake in premium EV maker Denza. This move comes as luxury spending in the world’s largest auto market takes a hit, according to a recent report from The…
Chinese EV maker Nio is reportedly considering a purchase offer for Audi’s plant in Brussels, which is facing potential closure due to low demand for the Q8 E-Tron. This move could help Nio avoid higher tariffs on Chinese EV imports…
BYD, China’s leading electric vehicle (EV) maker, is making a bold move into Europe, with its first assembly plant set to open in Hungary. This strategic decision comes as the European Union considers raising tariffs on EVs imported from China,…
Volkswagen has encountered a significant hurdle with its all-electric ID.4, as the company recently halted production at its Chattanooga, Tennessee, factory due to a faulty electronic door mechanism. The issue, which has affected numerous VW owners, involves water seeping into…
Electric vehicle (EV) batteries are on track for a major sustainability upgrade, potentially revolutionizing the industry’s environmental impact and supply chain. According to a recent report from The Economist, most EV batteries could soon be made by recycling old ones,…
Tesla’s performance in China remains strong, with the electric vehicle giant recording its second-best week of Q3 2024 for new vehicle insurance registrations. According to Sawyer Merritt’s post on X, 15,600 Teslas were insured in China last week. Q3 Numbers…
Google’s autonomous driving unit Waymo is reportedly in talks with Hyundai to manufacture its next generation of self-driving vehicles, according to Reuters. This potential partnership could mark a significant shift in Waymo’s strategy and the autonomous vehicle industry as a…
The European car industry is in a bind as sales of electric vehicles (EVs) dropped by a staggering 44% in August compared to last year. This decline has sparked calls from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) to relax EU…
BMW is taking a big step towards a more sustainable future by partnering with Redwood Materials to recycle lithium-ion battery packs from its electrified vehicles. This move is part of BMW’s broader strategy to create a closed-loop supply chain for…
New car sales in the European Union took a nosedive in August, dropping by 18.3% to their lowest levels in three years. The decline was particularly steep for electric vehicles (EVs), with sales plunging by 43.9%. This marks the fourth…
In a groundbreaking update to their 2019 analysis, Geotab has revealed that electric vehicle (EV) batteries are degrading at an average rate of 1.8% per year, down from 2.3% in 2019. This significant improvement means that EV batteries could last…
Tesla continues to grow its charging infrastructure, announcing a new Supercharger station in Rockaway, New Jersey. The news was shared by the Tesla Charging account on X (formerly Twitter). Location Details The new Supercharger is situated on Green Pond Road…
Chinese brand Omoda is making waves in the UK with an aggressive expansion plan, aiming to have 100 dealers by the end of the year. This rapid growth, from zero dealers at the start of the year, is part of…
Stellantis, the automotive giant born from the merger of FCA and PSA, is grappling with some serious challenges in the European market. Regulators are pushing for more electric vehicle (EV) sales, but governments are cutting back on incentives, making it…
China’s top trade official, Wang Wentao, is on a mission to sway EU trade boss Valdis Dombrovskis and prevent hefty duties on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports. However, his whistle-stop tour of European capitals might hit a roadblock in Brussels,…
Italy’s Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, has criticized the EU’s ban on the sale of new fossil fuel-powered car engines after 2035, calling it a “self-destructive” policy. In her address to the Italian industrial association Confindustria, Meloni argued that the “forced…
The Biden administration is making moves to clear up how homeowners and businesses can get their hands on some serious tax credits for installing electric vehicle (EV) chargers. The Treasury Department proposed a new rule on Wednesday that could make…
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has approved a bill requiring new cars to include AM radio, a move that could significantly impact electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers. The bill, titled the AM for Every Vehicle Act, passed the committee with…
In a big win for electric vehicle (EV) owners, General Motors (GM) and Tesla have teamed up to open over 17,800 Superchargers in the U.S. and Canada to owners of Chevy, GMC, and Cadillac EVs. This move gives GM EV…
Morgan Stanley’s Adam Jonas has released a new note on Tesla, suggesting an unexpected twist in the EV industry’s emission reduction efforts. Ford’s ZEV credit purchases could potentially finance Tesla’s AI datacenter expansion, raising questions about the irony of carbon…
German auto supplier Bosch’s CEO, Stefan Hartung, expects minimal growth in global car and commercial vehicle markets this year and next, according to a recent interview with Reuters. Hartung noted that the demand for cars is lower than the industry…
A powerful coalition, including tech giant Microsoft, beverage giant PepsiCo, and logistics heavyweights Maersk, DB Schenker, and AIT Worldwide, is leading the charge to electrify the Interstate 10 trucking corridor. Their focus? Developing charging infrastructure for longhaul battery-electric trucks between…
In a move that’s clearing the air and quieting city streets, London’s ultra-low emissions zone has an unexpected benefit: it’s getting kids to walk and bike to school more. A study by researchers at the University of Cambridge and Queen…
Dodge has officially opened orders for the 2024 Charger Daytona R/T and Scat Pack, marking the brand’s first venture into fully electric vehicles. Expected to hit the market in the fourth quarter of this year, these two-door muscle cars are…
The automotive industry is undergoing a seismic shift towards electrification, with fully electric vehicles (EVs) poised to overtake hybrid models in the long run. According to a recent report from The Economist, the current surge in hybrid car popularity may…
So, the Tesla Semi has finally made its way to Europe, and it’s causing quite a stir. Jaan of the EV Universe, an EV enthusiast, got an up-close look at the very first Tesla Semi at the AAI Transportation show…
Tesla’s Semi truck is making waves at the IAA Transportation show in Hannover, showcasing impressive efficiency and range capabilities. Brian Basson reported on X that Dan Priestley, Tesla’s Semi lead, presented key findings from the electric truck’s performance so far.…
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