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Norway EV Pricing May Increase as VAT, Weight Tax Proposals on Table
One of the European nations pioneering widespread electric vehicle (EV) adoption is Norway, though new regulation changes heading into 2023 are set to cost zero-emission buyers more than in the past couple of years. Norway is proposing budget policies to reinstate a previously removed Vehicle-Added Tax (VAT) for new EV purchases, accounting for 25 percent […]
2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre EV Unveiled, Pricing from $413,000 with 260 Miles Range
After Rolls-Royce announced the Spectre electric vehicle (EV) about a year ago, the company has continued to test early versions of the vehicle and it is now sharing pertinent details about the car. Rolls-Royce unveiled the Spectre EV in a press release today, expecting the vehicle to have a 320-mile WLTP range in early testing […]
First Look: NIO ET5 Arrives in Norway, Compared to Tesla Model 3 [VIDEO]
Norway remains an important market for electric vehicles (EVs) with its high rates of adoption, and NIO is now showing off its upcoming ET5 sedan in hopes to break into the market. In a video taken at an auto event in Norway, Bjørn Nyland reviewed a NIO ET5 sedan in Norway, providing some of his […]
Intel’s Mobileye Seeking $16 Billion IPO, 33% Lower Than Before
As volatility and rising interest rates seem to be quelling consumer interest in new stocks, one automated driving company is set to go public — and at a much lower price than it had planned. Intel-owned Mobileye is aiming for a $16 billion valuation in its initial public offering (IPO), which is less than one-third […]
First Look: 2024 Cadillac Celestiq EV, Pricing at $300,000+ [VIDEOS]
Cadillac tonight officially unveiled their all-electric luxury vehicle, the Celestiq, which will have pricing start “north” of $300,000 USD. Production of the Celestiq EV will begin in December 2023. “CELESTIQ is the purest expression of Cadillac, acknowledging our incredible history and driving us to a bolder and brighter future,” said Global Vice President of Cadillac […]
Jeep Avenger EV Unveiled for Europe at Paris Auto Show
Stellantis unveiled its electric Jeep Avenger at the Paris Auto Show on Monday, offering both all-electric and gas versions of the car. The Jeep Avenger, the company’s first EV, is expected to help the automaker double its European sales to 300,000, according to executives at the company (via Automotive News Europe). The Avenger follows the […]
Volkswagen ID Buzz Matrix LED Headlights Test [VIDEO]
As Volkswagen’s ID Buzz electric bus makes headlines upon its first drives, one YouTube host has shared how the vehicle’s headlights work in a video. Bjørn Nyland shared a new video showing off the adaptive matrix headlights on the Volkswagen ID Buzz on Sunday as he drives around back roads in Norway. In the video, […]
Nikola Founder Trevor Milton Convicted of Fraud, Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison
Trevor Milton, the founder of electric truck automaker Nikola, has been convicted of fraud in federal court on Friday. Milton faced four counts of fraud that he falsified statements to investors. He faced two counts of securities fraud and two counts of wire fraud, related to statements he made as CEO of Nikola. The founder […]
Lincoln Dealers Need Extra $900,000 in Upgrades to Sell EVs, Says Ford
The top Lincoln dealerships will need to invest more money up front if they want to sell electric vehicles, says Ford. Ford said Lincoln dealerships hoping to sell electric vehicles (EVs) are facing an extra $900,000 bill, largely dedicated toward installing chargers (via Automotive News). The company is requiring Lincoln dealerships to invest around four […]
Volkswagen to Invest $2.3 Billion into Autonomous Driving Venture in China
Volkswagen announced a new joint venture with Chinese company Horizon Robotics to accelerate its automated driving plans, as detailed in a press release from the automaker. The Volkswagen Group will invest €2.4 billion euros ($2.3 billion USD) into the joint venture, while its software company CARIAD will hold a majority stake in the company at […]
Sony Honda Joint Venture to Deliver First EVs in 2026
Sony and Honda announced plans to build electric vehicles (EVs) starting in 2025, and the companies have since revealed plans for its first deliveries. The two companies plan to deliver EVs in North America starting in the spring of 2026, as detailed in a press release shared this week. The joint venture between the two […]
Lucid Motors Q3 2022: 2,282 Cars Produced, More than Triple Q2
Lucid Motors announced its Q3 2022 production numbers on Wednesday, saying it produced 2,282 electric vehicles, which is “more than triple Q2 production,” at its factory in Arizona, while delivering 1,398 cars in Q3. According to the company, these production numbers are in line with company expectations. Lucid says it is on track to produce […]
Polestar 3 Electric SUV Unveiled With 300 Miles of Range, Starting at $83,900
Swedish electric vehicle (EV) maker Polestar on Wednesday unveiled its first all-electric SUV, the Polestar 3. The Polestar 3 is a fully electric, five-seat “performance SUV” that melds signature Scandinavian minimalism into an aerodynamic profile and a sustainable interior. Polestar said the e-SUV’s design language was inspired by the Polestar Precept, and the rear looks […]
Honda and LG to Build $3.5 Billion EV Battery Plant in Ohio
Following Honda and LG’s announcement of plans to build an electric vehicle (EV) battery plant for $4.4 billion, the companies have unveiled the location for the upcoming plant. Honda and LG Energy Solutions will build their upcoming EV plant in Fayette County, Ohio, as announced in a press release on Tuesday. The location is roughly […]
Amazon to Invest $1 Billion for Electric Delivery Vans in Europe
Amazon plans to invest over €1 billion (~$969 million) in electrifying its European transportation routes over the next five years, as detailed in a press release from the company on Monday. The move is an attempt to reach net-zero by 2040, which the company notes is 10 years ahead of the Paris agreement. The company […]