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Tesla Battery Supplier CATL Seeks Site for Mexico Plant: Report
China-based Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. (CATL) is expanding its reach with its electric vehicle (EV) battery production plans, with another new North American plant set to be built. CATL is evaluating at least two sites for a potential EV battery plant in Mexico, according to sources who asked not to be identified in a report […]
GM Offers Rebates to Cadillac Lyriq EV Buyers in Exchange for their Data
General Motors has run out of electric vehicle (EV) tax credits in the U.S., but the veteran automaker has apparently come up with some innovative rebates for customers. According to Detroit Free Press, GM is offering customers a $5,500 USD rebate on its new 2023 Cadillac Lyriq all-electric SUV if they agree to sign a nondisclosure […]
Rivian and XPEL Offering Paint Protection Film from $1,500
Rivian has teamed up with XPEL, a maker of Paint Protection Films (PPF) for vehicles, to offer affordable paint protection options for its all-electric truck, the R1T (via @itskyleconner). Very reasonable pricing directly from Rivian on PPF pricing in collaboration with @XPEL – This will put a lot of pressure on 3rd party installers. pic.twitter.com/uO6FcpvIaF […]
Polestar 3 Pricing Revealed: Starting From 75,000 Euros
Polestar has revealed pricing for its upcoming electric vehicle (EV), ahead of plans for a market launch in the fall. The Polestar 3 is priced starting at 75,000 euros ($75,698 USD), ranging upward to as much as 110,000 euros ($111,024 USD) for premium trim options, according to a statement from CEO Thomas Ingenlath to Automotive […]
25% of Americans Want to Buy an EV as Next Car, Says AAA Survey
25% of U.S. respondents in a recent consumer survey conducted by the American Automobile Association (AAA) said they want to buy an electric vehicle (EV) for their next car — reports Yahoo News. Of those in favour of EVs, 77% cited savings in fuel costs as the driving force behind their decision. “The increase in […]
First Look: Hyundai Launches IONIQ 6 EV [VIDEOS]
After Hyundai unveiled the IONIQ 6 EV design last month, the automaker has officially launched the electric vehicle (EV) in a new digital event. Hyundai has officially launched the IONIQ 6 electric sedan, as seen in a digital world premiere event shared in a press release by the automaker on Wednesday. The EV includes a […]
Nissan Leaf EV to Reach End of Life by 2025, Says Report
Nissan’s first zero-emission vehicle has almost run its course, ahead of the automaker’s plans to revamp its EV lineup in the coming years. Following more than a decade-long run as one of the few electric vehicles (EVs) available, Nissan is looking to phase out its Leaf EV, according to unnamed sources in a report from […]
GM, Pilot Company to Build National EV Charging Network with EVgo
General Motors (GM) is looking to expand its charging network, and to do so, it’s pairing up with a national network of gas stations where the chargers will be located. GM is teaming up with Pilot and Flying J to establish a national DC fast-charging network, set to be built and operated by EVgo, according […]
Cadillac Teases Celestiq EV Flagship Ahead of July 22 Unveil
New photos of the Cadillac Celestiq have arrived, showing off far more angles of the electric vehicle’s (EV’s) interior and exterior than before, according to a report from Auto Blog. The photos show taillights on both the top and the bottom of the vehicle, with LED lighting slanted around the back corners of the vehicle […]
Panasonic to Build Tesla EV Battery Plant in Kansas, Not Oklahoma: Report
Panasonic plans to build a new plant in Kansas to produce batteries for Tesla, according to sources speaking with Nikkei. The Japanese company is said to invest “several billion dollars” for its second U.S EV battery factory, with its location chosen based on tax incentives and also its location near Tesla’s Gigafactory in Austin, Texas. […]
Polestar First-Half Sales Increase 125%, Seeks New Funding for Expansion
As Polestar’s deliveries outpace its own estimates, the automaker is considering a range of finance options to help fund expansion after more than doubling sales so far this year, according to Bloomberg. Polestar delivered 21,200 vehicles in the first half of the year, marking a 125 percent increase year over year. Polestar went public through […]
NHTSA Denies EV Proposal for Customizable Pedestrian Alert Sounds
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) rejected a 2019 proposal that would have let drivers install “any number of compliant sounds” on hybrid EV models produced in the U.S., according to Automotive News. The regulator said on Tuesday that the proposal wouldn’t be approved due to a “lack of supporting data.” In a statement, […]
Canoo Inks Walmart Deal for 4,500 Electric Delivery Vehicles, Shares Surge 77%
Walmart is set to purchase 4,500 Canoo delivery EVs for use in last-mile delivery services, according to a press release shared on Tuesday. The Canoo vehicles are set to begin delivering for Walmart in 2023, to help support the retailer’s growing e-Commerce business and its bid to reach zero emissions by 2040. Walmart will start […]
Redwood Materials Partners with Volkswagen on Recycling EV Batteries
Battery recycling company Redwood Materials was founded by Tesla Co-Founder J.B. Straubel, is making moves, and at least one major automaker is set to partner with the company in the years to come. Redwood Materials has announced plans to work with Volkswagen to recycle all end-of-life batteries from VW and Audi, according to a press […]
Apple Self-Driving Software Nearly Hits Jogger; Car Project Struggling, Says Report
As Apple’s autonomous car project, dubbed internally as “Project Titan,” remains relatively immature, some backup drivers have had to intervene during tests — with one self-driving vehicle nearly hitting a pedestrian. According to a report from The Information, Apple’s self-driving car project nearly hit a jogger crossing the street earlier this year, signaling larger struggles […]