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Volkswagen ID AERO Electric Limo Gets Unveiling on June 27
A new electric vehicle (EV) is heading to Chinese markets from Volkswagen’s fold, set to be premiered to the world next week. Volkswagen plans to unveil the world’s first electric limousine, the ID AERO, on June 27, as detailed in a press release shared by the automaker on Wednesday. The Volkswagen ID AERO will be […]
BMW to Invest Over $1 Billion to Electrify Steyr, Austria Plant
Electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining traction, with many major automakers announcing huge investments to outfit production facilities for electrification. BMW announced plans to invest one billion euros ($1.05 billion USD) by 2030 into its Steyr, Austria car assembly plant, for the development and production of next-generation EV powertrains, according to a statement from the automaker […]
Polestar Expected to Raise $850 Million Through SPAC Merger, Trade as ‘PSNY’
A special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merger is set to go through with Polestar this week, putting the Swedish automaker (owned by Volvo and Chinese parent Geely) on the Nasdaq as soon as Friday. Polestar and Gores Guggenheim are expecting to raise $850 million through the SPACE merger, according to statements from the companies on […]
Petro-Canada More Than Doubles EV Charging Rates in Quebec
Petro-Canada has more than doubled its electric vehicle charging rates in Quebec, Canada. After Suncor-owned Petro-Canada completed its coast-to-coast DC fast chargers (Level 3) back in January 2020, it has raised pricing in Quebec by 125%. Charging rates in Quebec are now at $0.45 CAD per minute ($0.35 USD), up from $0.20 CAD. Based on […]
NIO ES8 Reviewed and Driven by Sandy Munro [VIDEO]
NIO’s ES8 has been making waves since being unveiled in 2018, and for the first time, a popular U.S.-based auto manufacturing expert has shared his review of the electric SUV, which is the Chinese automaker’s first model sold in Europe, debuting last summer. A new segment of Sandy Munro’s Munro Live shows off the NIO […]
Apple Hiring ‘Car Experience Partner Engineer’ in China
A new job listing shows that Apple is seeking an automotive software engineer in the world’s largest auto market, ahead of the iPhone maker’s plans to develop its own vehicle. Apple is hiring a Car Experience Partner Engineer in China, according to a job listing on the company’s website (via CnEVPost). The position asks for […]
Volvo to Train EV Technicians at Upcoming Facility in New Jersey
According to Automotive News, Swedish automotive giant Volvo–subsidiary of China’s Geely–is establishing a new technical center at its headquarters in Mahwah, New Jersey, specifically for training mechanics to work on electric vehicles (EVs). Volvo expects the 12,800 sq. ft. facility to open next March. Once complete, dealership technicians from all over the U.S., Canada, and South […]
GM Price Increase: Hummer EV Jumps Over $6,000 This Weekend
General Motors announced today it is increasing the price of its GMC Hummer EV by $6,250 USD, starting on Saturday. According to GM, reservations placed prior to the price increase won’t be affected, reports CNBC. The reason for the price hike? GM is blaming its supply chain and logistics. In March, GM said it would […]
First Look: NIO ES7 Electric SUV Gets Hands-On Treatment [VIDEO]
NIO launched its ES7 electric SUV this week with autonomous driving features being one of the vehicle’s main focuses, and the first video we’ve come across taking a closer look at the electric vehicle (EV) has also arrived. 42HOW shared a first look at the new NIO ES7 electric SUV on Thursday, a video taken […]
Ferrari CEO: All-Electric and Hybrids to Account for 80% of Sales in 2030
After Ferrari announced plans to add an electric vehicle production line at its Maranello, Italy plant, the luxury automaker has doubled down on its electrification-focused business model with a new business plan. Ferrari said to investors it plans to electrify 80 percent of its lineup with hybrids and full EVs by 2030, according to Automotive […]
Toyota Says ‘Customers Need to Choose’ to Popularize EVs
Toyota has been under scrutiny recently for not moving away from gas cars quickly enough, and for lobbying against climate policies, according to Reuters. In a Q&A with Danish pension fund AkademikerPension during a general meeting, Toyota CTO Masahiko Maeda explained that “customers need to choose” to popularize EVs. In rebuttal, AkademikerPension said that Toyota […]
‘Sony Honda Mobility’ Announced to Build Electric Cars in 2025
After Sony and Honda announced plans to develop electric vehicles (EVs) together, the automakers have officially shared more details about the upcoming joint venture. Honda and Sony have officially signed an agreement for a new joint venture set to start delivering electric vehicles in 2025, according to a press release on Thursday. Sony Honda Mobility […]
NIO’s Tesla Model 3/Y Rivals Will Be Cheaper, Production of 500,000 Per Year: CEO
Just days after NIO launched the ES7 electric SUV, the automaker has provided details on its new sub-brand, which is being developed for mass production according to a company executive. China’s NIO has signed an agreement for a new mass-market sub-brand which it expects will produce an annual capacity of 500,000 vehicles, according to the […]
GM Plans to Sell Cadillac and Hummer EVs in Europe: Report
General Motors (GM) is looking to bring some of its electric vehicles (EVs) to Europe, featuring a few different battery-electric vehicles from its lineup. GM plans to bring the Cadillac Lyriq to Europe, and the automaker is also considering selling the GMC Hummer on the continent, according to sources familiar with the topic detailed in […]
Ford Mustang Mach-E Profits Cut by Inflation, But Demand Remains: CFO
Even as Ford and other automakers continue to pass inflation costs off to consumers, one Ford executive says the efforts weren’t enough to stop high demand from cutting out profits completely on one new electric vehicle (EV). Ford CFO John Lawler said on Wednesday that the automaker’s profits from the Mustang Mach-E were erased by […]