Amazon has deployed more than 10,000 custom electric delivery vans across the United States as part of its commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. The company co-founded The Climate Pledge in 2019 and subsequently partnered with Rivian to design and produce 100,000 electric delivery vehicles by 2030. Amazon began rolling out its electric […]
Ford has issued a safety recall affecting 34,762 units of its 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The recall is designated under the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Recall No. 23V-687 and Manufacturer Recall No. 23S56. According to the Part 573 Safety Recall Report, the estimated percentage of vehicles with the defect is 100%. The defect […]
Drivers of BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce electric vehicles equipped with Combined Charging System (CCS) will be able to use designated Tesla Supercharger stations, announced the BMW Group on Tuesday. “It is our top priority to ensure that our drivers have easy access to reliable, fast charging,” said Sebastian Mackensen, President & CEO, BMW of North […]
Luxury electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid Group reported on Tuesday that it delivered 1,457 of its Air sedans in the third quarter of 2023. The number falls short of the approximately 2,000 vehicles analysts polled by FactSet had expected the company to deliver for the period. Shares of Lucid Group are currently down 4.5% on Tuesday. […]
Kia has revealed advanced details about the eco-friendly interiors of its EV3 and EV4 concept models, emphasizing the brand’s strategic shift towards sustainable mobility. The initiative is part of Kia’s broader commitment to achieve carbon neutrality across its operations by 2045. The interiors of the Concept EV3 and EV4 are designed by Kia’s CMF (Color, […]
Idra, an Italian manufacturer specializing in aluminium casting machines and a supplier to Tesla, has expanded its customer base to include Ford, Hyundai, and an undisclosed European company, reports Reuters. The expansion comes as more automakers are exploring the use of ‘gigapresses’ in vehicle manufacturing. Tesla has pioneered the use of massive casting machines, also […]
Lucid Motors started first deliveries of its new Lucid Air Sapphire electric sedan on Monday, a performance version that rivals Tesla’s Model S Plaid. Car reviewer Doug DeMuro got his hands on the new Lucid Air Sapphire and showed off details and the driving experience of the new EV, which costs a cool $250,000 USD […]
Shares of Rivian dropped over 22% on Thursday following the company’s unexpected announcement to offer $1.5 billion in convertible notes. The news came despite Rivian’s third-quarter revenue estimates aligning with Wall Street expectations. In a regulatory filing on Wednesday, Rivian disclosed its third-quarter revenue is expected to be between $1.29 billion and $1.33 billion. These […]
Hyundai has announced that it will adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its electric vehicles (EVs) starting in Q4 2024. The move will grant Hyundai and Kia EV owners access to more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across North America. Tesla welcomed Hyundai and Kia owners to its Supercharging network in a response on […]
Rivian Automotive announced on Monday that it achieved record electric vehicle (EV) deliveries for the third quarter of 2023, surpassing Wall Street expectations. The company delivered 15,564 vehicles during the quarter, marking a 23% increase from the second quarter of 2023. Analysts surveyed by FactSet had projected around 14,000 deliveries for the period. All 16,304 […]
Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis electric vehicles were seen at a Tesla Supercharger station in San Clemente Outlet, sparking speculation that an announcement to join Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) may be imminent. The company previously said it was considering joining NACS, which has already been adopted by major automakers. The information was initially shared […]
Honda has announced its first all-electric SUV, the 2024 Honda Prologue, which is expected to have an EPA range rating of 300 miles on a full charge. The vehicle is slated for nationwide availability in early 2024, with pre-sale activities commencing later this year. The starting MSRP is expected to be in the upper $40,000 […]
Mercedes-Benz says it has become the first automaker to receive state approval in the U.S. for the deployment of its SAE Level 3 conditionally automated driving vehicle, known as Drive Pilot. The system is set to make its on-road debut in California and Nevada in late 2023 with a limited fleet of Level 3 equipped […]
Lucid Group has opened Saudi Arabia’s first-ever car manufacturing facility, marking a significant milestone in the country’s industrial landscape. Located in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), Jeddah, the Advanced Manufacturing Plant (AMP-2) is Lucid’s first international facility and second overall. It will produce the Lucid Air, the company’s award-winning electric vehicle (EV). The plant has […]
Polestar announced that the development of its upcoming Polestar 3 model is nearing completion, following two weeks of rigorous hot weather testing in the United Arab Emirates. Production is slated to begin in the first quarter of 2024, expanding Polestar’s lineup to include three models, with the addition of two new SUVs, Polestar 3 and […]
