China smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi is looking to enter into the electric vehicle (EV) space with the help of Great Wall Motor Company’s factory space, reports Reuters. The news comes from three people familiar with the matter who declined to be identified since the information is not yet public. Along with hopes to use the company’s […]
Chinese automaker and Tesla rival NIO has seen all-time highs this year (but not at the moment!) with the release of its ET7 flagship sedan, and the battery swapping electric vehicle (EV) company has now reached another major milestone in 2021. On Thursday, @driving_china reported that NIO had reached 2 million battery swaps, marking an […]
Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are growing in presence to match the increasingly electric auto market throughout the world, but one company in Shetland, Scotland is upping the ante with marine-powered electricity. Nova Innovation has created an EV charging station powered by tidal turbines on the island of Yell in Shetland, Scotland, according to BBC. […]
After selling out of the Lucid Air Dream Edition on Monday, Lucid Motors has officially revealed how many of the limited-edition electric vehicle (EV) it sold in the pre-order phase. Lucid Motors sold about 500 Lucid Air Dream Edition units before pre-orders of the electric sedan closed to the public, as reported by Teslarati. The […]
Lucid Motors has announced it is now ‘all out’ of the Dream Edition of its Lucid Air electric sedan. “That was fast. The limited run of Lucid Air Dream Edition is now fully booked. This exclusive design was created to celebrate the launch of Lucid Air. If you were hoping to reserve a Dream Edition, […]
Volkswagen has been boldly climbing the battery electric vehicle (BEV) ladder, with its shares up over 50% this year. On Monday, Deutsche Bank analysts raised their price target on Volkswagen from €185 ($220 USD) to €250 ($298 USD), led by analyst Tim Rokossa, reports Market Watch. The news, which was shared in a note to […]
The two U.S. senators in California are pressing President Joe Biden to release a firm end date for gas car sales, as the White House works to re-write emissions guidelines removed by Donald Trump, according to an unreported letter going to Biden Monday (via Reuters). In the letter, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Diane Feinstein […]
The US government is looking to help its mining companies and battery makers expand into Canada, as part of a strategy to boost North American production of minerals to rival Chinese electric vehicle (EV) production. On Thursday, the US Department of Commerce hosted a closed-door, virtual meeting with miners and battery manufacturers to talk about […]
China represents the world’s largest auto market, meaning that moves made within the country will echo throughout the world, especially amidst a burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) market. On Thursday, Reuters reported that China automaker Geely plans to unveil a new line of EVs as it seeks to compete with rival and EV giant Tesla. The […]
Electric vehicle (EV) automaker Rivian announced on Thursday it is building the Rivian Adventure Network, the company’s nationwide network of DC fast chargers, set to be available across the United States, plus Canada. Rivian says fast chargers will enable up to 140 miles of range in 20 minutes for its R1T and R1S EVs. The […]
Prince Edward Island in Canada has announced details of its new electric vehicle rebate on Thursday, set to offer $5,000 CAD ($4,007 USD) for residents of the province. According to a press release, PEI says residents can get a $5,000 rebate when buying a new or used electric vehicle. Also available is a free Level […]
Last October, Amazon announced electric delivery vans made by Rivian, set to start delivering in 2021. We have seen a few of these electric vans on the road in recent months, and now Amazon has officially announced new road testing plans. Amazon announced Thursday that it has begun testing its Rivian electric van in San […]
BMW has been quick to share its confidence in recent months, as it moves into a world of electric vehicles (EVs), even doubting Tesla just prior to the release of its first production sedan. BMW updated its website with the upcoming i4 model on Wednesday, unveiling a completely-electric Gran Coupé design set for release from […]
The US Senate approved a $1.9 trillion (USD) COVID-19 relief package last week, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer now hopes to add a new proposal to President Joe Biden’s upcoming infrastructure bill: switching every US citizen’s gas cars for electric vehicles (EVs). On Wednesday, The Verge reported on Schumer’s proposal, which held that any […]
Lucid Motors on Wednesday detailed its Surreal Sound feature within its Lucid Air electric vehicle, at SXSW. Surreal Sound, according to the company, will showcase 21 speakers and the first car in the world to debut Dolby Atmos technology, which offers spatial audio. Lucid Motors says the audio system inside the Lucid Air will also […]
