A new report coming out of Germany is giving us some insights into the state of the production ramp-up at Tesla Gigafactory Berlin, which is apparently now producing 350 Model Y vehicles per week.. More…
Hyundai plans to build Santa Fe Hybrid, fully electric Genesis GV70 in Alabama
The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid and an all-electric version of the Genesis GV70 will be built in Alabama, Hyundai confirmed last week. Both vehicles will be built at the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama plant near Montgomery, which currently builds gasoline versions of the Santa Fe, as well as the Hyundai Elantra, Santa Cruz, and Tucson. Santa Fe… More…
Tesla Superchargers Would Save Texas Money, But State Denied Tesla Grants
Tesla was denied a grant application for Superchargers in Texas, and it reveals the company’s extremely low costs. More…
CATL expands battery loops in Indonesia
CATL’s recycling subsidiary Brunp has entered into a partnership with Indonesian companies Antam and IBI. CATL wants to invest the equivalent of almost 5.5 billion euros in the Indonesia. The agreement focuses on nickel mining and processing, battery materials, battery manufacturing and battery recycling. Brunp is one of two recycling companies that are responsible for […] More…
2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E No Longer Available To Order In The US
After orders for the Premium and California Rt 1 trim levels closed in early March, the Select and GT now share the same fate. More…
Who Sells The Most All-Electric Cars: Tesla, Volkswagen, BYD?
In Q1, Tesla strengthened its position, as Volkswagen struggles with production and was passed by BYD. More…
All Solid-State Battery: Could Nissan make it first?
When Nissan announced it was prototyping solid-state batteries, the news held an ambitious timeline to start pilot producing all-solid-state cells in 2024 and power a series EV in 2028. In a follow-up call, Nissan detailed the basics of their technology, while claiming breakthroughs building on an advantage indeed fewer carmakers have. *** Certainly, solid-state batteries […] More…
Proterra Introduces 738 kWh Battery Packs For ZX5 Buses
The driving range of the vehicle is estimated at more than 300 miles (483 km) on a single charge. More…
Bentley Mulsanne May Be Replaced By An Electric Coupe GT
The automaker announced five new electric vehicles are coming between 2025 and 2030, this being one of them. More…
Man Runs Longer Distance Than Fully Charged Tesla Model 3
Ultramarathoner Robbie Balenger ran 100 feet more than a fully charged Tesla Model 3 driven at an average speed of 65 mph. More…
Tesla brings back workers to Giga Shanghai, but delays production restart by a day
Tesla workers are finally starting to return to Gigafactory Shanghai after three weeks of being shut down, but the production restart has again been delayed by a day. More…
Tritium signs multi-year contract with BP starting with order of ~1,000 DCFC chargers
Tritium, a manufacturer of hardware and software for direct current fast chargers (DCFCs), announced it has entered into a multi-year contract with BP to supply EV chargers and services to its global network.. More…
BMW CEO Once Again Warns That Going All-In On EVs Is Not A Good Idea
Oliver Zipse said at the New York Auto Show there was still a market for ICE cars, adding that companies should not focus only on EVs. More…
BMW CEO Once Again Warns That Going All-Electric Is Not A Good Idea
Oliver Zipse said at the New York Auto Show there was still a market for ICE cars, adding that companies should not focus only on EVs. More…
China: In March BYD Plug-In Car Sales Exceeded 100,000
It’s not only a new record, but the first six-digit monthly result ever. More…
See How Tesla Autopilot Reacts In Extreme Situations And Crashes
It’s interesting to see Tesla Autopilot put to the test over and over in difficult scenarios. More…
Volkswagen Group Global BEV Sales In Q1 2022: Almost 100,000
However, the volume was noticeably lower than in the previous three quarters, due to supply issues. More…
Rivian R1T: How Does It Handle Death Valley National Park?
The Rivian R1T should be able to handle any national park, but what about charging? More…
How To Charge The Hyundai Ioniq 5: A Deep Dive
We cover all the basics, and then some. More…
Ford Mustang Mach-E Prices Rise Significantly Due to Increased Material Costs
UK prices for Ford’s electric crossover have shot up. More…
