Plus, Trump prepares to take on California’s emissions rules, and we look at Elon Musk’s plans for our government. Read more…
Trump asks Elon Musk to cut government costs
US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Tesla CEO Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the newly created ‘Department of Government Efficiency.’ The goal is to do away with bureaucracy and slash government spending. Read more…
US DOE announces $481.5 million loan for semiconductor material manufacturing
The US Department of Energy has announced the approval of a $481.5 million loan to SK Siltron to build a facility in Michigan and expand manufacturing of semiconductor materials for electric vehicles in the USA. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Recalled For The Sixth Time This Year
This can’t be solved with a software update. Read more…
Evoy Vita to enter US boating market with 300 hp fully electric outboard
Norway-headquartered Evoy Vita, a manufacturer of electric boat motor systems, has partnered with Finnish boat manufacturer Axopar to supply its Evoy Storm 300+ hp fully electric outboard motors for Axopar’s AX/E electric sub-brand of leisure boats. The AX/E boats will be available in the US in 2025. The Evoy Storm 300+ hp will also be… Read more…
UK: Sunswap delivers zero-emission TRUs to DFDS
Logistics company DFDS has ordered ten transport refrigeration units (TRUs) called ‘Endurance’ from Sunswap. The units are fitted with a battery and solar panels to keep temperatures low. Read more…
Volkswagen’s stake in Rivian grows to $5.8B, joint venture now formed
VW’s taking a larger stake in Rivian, now up to $5.8 billion Rivian and VW’s joint venture has formally been created The Rivian R2 in 2026 and a Volkswagen in 2027 will be the first vehicles to feature the new joint-venture electrical architecture The Volkswagen Group on Tuesday announced that it would up its investment in Rivian as the two… Read more…
CATL chairman is open to a US battery plant as long as Trump lets China join its EV supply chain
CATL, the world’s largest battery manufacturer, is considering building a localized plant on US soil, but there’s a big “if.” The company’s chairman said he is open to erecting a US battery facility if President-elect Donald Trump paves the way, despite escalating a trade war with China during his first term. Read more…
Tesla recalls over 2,000 Cybertrucks to replace inverter that cause loss of power
Tesla has issued a recall on over 2,000 Cybertrucks due to a problem with their inverters, which can cause a loss of power. Read more…
X Shore Bowrider launched as new affordable-ish recreational electric boat
When X Shore first followed up its flagship Eelex 8000 electric boat with the smaller and more accessible X Shore 1, the move proved to be an effective path to bring electric boating to more people. Now the company is building upon that same platform with the new X Shore 1 Bowrider. Read more…
EV newcomer Xiaomi rolls its 100,000th SU7 off its assembly line… in a mere 230 days
We say it all the time. Scaling is hard. However, that doesn’t appear to be an issue for Xiaomi Automobile, the new EV business arm of consumer electronics giant Xiaomi Corporation. According to a recent social media post by Xiaomi’s founder, the automotive division has built the 100,000th example of its flagship SU7 EV in a blistering 230 days since its launch. Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 hits 100,000 units production milestone
Xiaomi has just reached an important milestone with its very young electric vehicle division. The company announced that the 100,000th unit of the SU7 EV has rolled off the assembly line at the Beijing factory. This comes just 230 days after the SU7 officially launched in March, a trully remarkable feat for a newcomer in this industry. The SU7 is… Read more…
Sakuu and Eleqtrion to advance aluminium ion battery technology
Sakuu, an industry leader in battery manufacturing, will join hands with Eleqtrion, which specialises in aluminium-ion battery technology. The goal is to develop scalable and sustainable aluminium ion batteries with high energy density and reduced carbon footprint. Read more…
Last potential buyer of Audi plant in Brussels jumps ship
Audi will cease production at its plant in Brussels at the end of February 2025. While that has been clear for around two weeks, Audi had not wholly given up on its search for an investor. However, the last potential investor now backed out. Read more…
CATL considers building battery plant in the USA
In a media interview, CATL CEO Robin Zeng said that the company will consider building a battery factory in the USA if President-elect Donald Trump opens the door to Chinese investment in the electric-vehicle supply chain. Read more…
The Cheapest Polestar 3 Is Here
Orders for the American-built Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor are now open, with deliveries scheduled for the first quarter of 2025. Read more…
2025 Polestar 2 drops the best-driving, highest-range versions
The 2025 Polestar 2 lineup shrinks to just one configuration, dropping the less-expensive, higher-range models. First spotted by Car and Driver, the 2025 Polestar 2 will only be available in Performance Pack spec. That means the base single-motor version, as well as the non-Performance dual-motor version, are history. The single-motor version… Read more…
VinFast announces major new funding and a potential fleet deal in Mexico
Vietnamese EV manufacturer VinFast has announced new investment from Vietnamese sources, as well as a new investment deal lined up with a group of investors from Abu Dhabi. In addition, another MoU was signed with a partner in Mexico, who aims to procure a fleet of EVs and build a charging network together with VinFast. Read more…
2025 Audi e-tron GT Performance interior, design and features review
Audi’s e-tron GT was a standout among EVs thanks to its power, aggressive looks, high-tech air suspension and unmatched Audi craftsmanship. Looking at it begged the question what could Audi improve on in the refresh? Turns out that power is the answer. While the previous gen’s most powerful RS GT topped out at a solid 475 kW (646 hp) with… Read more…
Renesas & Nidec introduce new e-axle system
Renesas Electronics announced an ‘8-in-1’ proof of concept for E-Axle systems for EVs, which controls eight functions using a single microcontroller. The PoC was developed in collaboration with Nidec and integrates a motor, a reduction gear, an inverter, a DC/DC converter, and an onboard battery charger. Read more…
