In a stunning display of electric performance, smartphone giant Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra prototype has shattered expectations at the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife, reportedly completing a lap in just 6 minutes and 48.874 seconds, according to Xiaomi’s official announcement. Breaking Records Before…
In a striking demonstration of China’s evolving technological resilience, BYD has emerged as a global EV powerhouse, now selling more electric vehicles than Tesla Inc., while successfully navigating US trade restrictions through strategic international expansion. This development comes amid broader…
A planned €3 billion ($3.2 billion) electric vehicle microchip factory in Germany has been put on hold, dealing another blow to the country’s EV manufacturing ambitions, according to The Guardian. Slowing EV Demand Cited as Key Factor The US-based Wolfspeed…
A groundbreaking vision for urban transportation using autonomous electric pods is gaining traction, according to Vinod Khosla, founder of Khosla Ventures, writing in the Financial Times. The Promise of Personal Rapid Transit The proposed system would use self-driving, electric PRT…
Tesla delivered a knockout punch to Wall Street bears, with short-sellers taking a massive $3.5 billion hit after the EV maker’s surprisingly strong earnings report, according to reporting from Bloomberg. Unexpected Triumph The electric vehicle giant defied expectations with a…
Mercedes-Benz is facing significant headwinds as it reports a dramatic drop in profits and EV sales for Q3 2023, according to a Financial Times report. EV Sales Take a Hit Pure electric vehicle sales plummeted 31% year-over-year in Q3, though…
Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk has made a bold prediction about the future of transportation, claiming that manually-driven vehicles will soon become as obsolete as horses, according to a report from Fortune covering Tesla’s third-quarter earnings call. The Death of Manual…
In a candid revelation that’s sending ripples through the automotive industry, Ford CEO Jim Farley has been secretly test-driving a Chinese-made Xiaomi electric vehicle – and his verdict is turning heads. The surprising admission came during an in-depth discussion on…
Tesla delivered a powerful financial performance in Q3 2024, reporting adjusted earnings of $0.72 per share ($2.51 billion net income), significantly outpacing analyst expectations of $0.59 per share, according to Forbes reporting. Strong Financial Performance Marks Turning Point The EV…
In a troubling revelation about one of America’s most promising electric vehicle manufacturers, a detailed investigation has uncovered serious workplace safety concerns at Rivian’s manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois. The investigation, published by Bloomberg News, paints a concerning picture of…
Volvo Cars has significantly cut its annual sales growth forecast and shifted its all-electric timeline as market pressures mount, according to the Financial Times. Growth Forecast Takes a Hit The Swedish automaker now expects just 7-8% retail sales growth this…
In a significant development for autonomous EV transportation, Palo Alto officials are in preliminary talks with Tesla to transform local streets into a testing ground for the automaker’s newly announced robotaxi service. This potential partnership, first announced by city spokesperson…
