The electric vehicle (EV) market is heating up, and Tesla’s Model Y is making waves. According to a recent report by Wolf Richter for WOLF STREET, the Model Y is now a hair’s breadth away from becoming the best-selling model…
VinFast, the Vietnamese automaker, has announced a significant delay in its plans to build an electric vehicle (EV) factory in North Carolina. Originally slated for 2024, the factory’s opening has been pushed back to 2028. This move comes as the…
Volvo is shifting gears on its electric vehicle strategy, planning a renewed push into plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) despite previously aiming to go fully electric by 2030. The Swedish automaker is now focusing on extending the electric range of its…
Mercedes-Benz, the German luxury automaker, has seen a significant drop in its share price following a profit warning issued on September 20, 2024. The company cited weakening demand in China as the primary reason for the downgrade, which has had…
Lucid Motors, a Silicon Valley-based electric vehicle (EV) startup, has officially opened a new office in Southfield, Michigan, aiming to tap into Detroit’s rich automotive talent pool and boost its operations. This strategic move comes as Lucid prepares for the…
Rivian is making waves in the electric vehicle (EV) market with its latest tri-motor configuration for its trucks and SUVs. The company is now shipping these models, offering an extra power boost over the dual-motor version. This new setup features…
Volkswagen is making big moves to get its Wolfsburg plant ready for electric vehicle (EV) production. The company has appointed Uwe Schwartz, who successfully converted the Emden plant to EV-only production, as the new manager of the Wolfsburg facility. This…
Nio, the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has dismissed rumors that it plans to acquire the Audi Brussels car plant. The company’s CEO, William Li, emphasized Nio’s cautious approach to investing in fixed assets, except for battery swap stations. This…
California’s greenhouse gas emissions dropped by about 2.4% in 2022, a promising sign that the state’s carbon footprint is decreasing even as the economy rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic. This news, announced by the California Air Resources Board, highlights the…
Vietnamese electric-vehicle maker VinFast reported a deeper second-quarter loss on Friday, driven by rising costs linked to its ambitious Asia expansion, although its revenue remained on a rising trend, according to its exchange filing. The company, which started delivering cars…
New Jersey’s Charge Up program has just gotten a major boost with the introduction of the Charge Up+ initiative, aimed at making electric vehicles (EVs) more accessible to lower-income residents. The state is doubling down on its commitment to promote…
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…
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