Ford says a “rapidly deteriorating” EV market is to blame as it plans to slow the output of more electric models. Starting next week, employees at Ford’s Cologne EV plant in Germany will be put on short-term work hours. Read more…
Hyundai confirms IONIQ 9 SUV debut date while teasing first look at its ‘lounge-like’ interior
Hyundai will finally unveil its first three-row electric SUV, the IONIQ 9, at the LA Auto Show next week. With its debut around the corner, we are getting a sneak peek at the SUV’s “lounge-like” interior. Read more…
This new sun-powered electric cargo moped is literally giant solar panels on wheels
Cargo scooters are a rare breed, filling a niche that exists between typical e-bikes/e-scooters with minimal storage and larger cargo-specific models designed for utility. But that dearth of cargo scooters may be changing, based on several interesting new models we’ve seen lately, including the recently unveiled Lightfoot cargo electric scooter.. Read more…
Hertz’s Tesla Fire Sale Continues As Depreciation Costs Mount
You can pick up a Tesla Model 3 previously used as a Hertz rental for under $20,000 Read more…
Altilium to open EV battery recycling facility in Plymouth, UK
UK-based Altilium is building a new EV battery recycling plant in Plymouth, as the company embarks on the next phase of its ambitious growth plans. The 18,000-square-foot facility will use Altilium’s proprietary EcoCathode technology to recycle old lithium-ion batteries from EVs and recover the critical metals needed to power new EV batteries. Located in Plymouth’s… Read more…
Australia gives the green light for vehicle-to-grid installations
Standards Australia has instituted a new standard that will allow EV owners to begin using vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, The Driven reports. “If you’ve got a car with V2G capability and a bidirectional device, you could be using that car to power your house before the end of this year,” Federal Energy and Climate Minister Chris… Read more…
Hyundai teases Ioniq 9’s interior ahead of LA debut
Hyundai is finally ready to unveil its much-anticipated Ioniq 9. This three-row, all-electric SUV will have its global debut at the LA Auto Show, and its interior is the focus of the latest teaser. The 2024 LA Auto Show is shaping up to be an exciting event for electric vehicle enthusiasts. The Ioniq 9 shares its platform with the Kia… Read more…
China’s CATL open to building US battery plant if Trump allows
Chines battery supplier CATL could build a plant in the U.S. The decision would hinge on whether Trump’s administration allows the Chinese to enter the market CATL wanted to invest in the U.S. but to date the government’s said no Chinese battery supplier CATL is open to building a U.S. factory if the incoming Trump administration allows it, the… Read more…
How VW Got A ‘Wake-Up Call’ That Sparked A Rivian Team-Up
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…
