Northvolt rolls out Europe’s first ‘gigafactory-era’ car battery Swedish plant ramps up lithium ion cell production in race to profit from Europe’s growing electric car demand The Northvolt Ett site in Skellefteå, Sweden. Photograph: Northvolt/Reuters The Northvolt Ett site in Skellefteå, Sweden. Photograph: Northvolt/Reuters Electric cars have gone mainstream in Europe – they accounted for… Continue reading Northvolt rolls out Europe’s first ‘gigafactory-era’ car battery
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UK police trial Tesla cars as fleets prepare for shift to electric
UK police trial Tesla cars as fleets prepare for shift to electric Positive results may lead to Model 3 cars being adopted by police, paramedic and fire services UK police are loking to invest in more electric-powered cars ahead of a 2030 government ban on new diesel and petrol motored vehicles. Photograph: Terry Harris/Rex/Shutterstock UK… Continue reading UK police trial Tesla cars as fleets prepare for shift to electric
How electric vehicles have helped labor and climate groups team up
How electric vehicles have helped labor and climate groups team up Revitalized alliance could help strengthen both the fight for reducing emissions and for bolstering worker rights Joe Biden toured the General Motors electric vehicle assembly plant in November. Photograph: Jonathan Ernst/Reuters Joe Biden toured the General Motors electric vehicle assembly plant in November. Photograph:… Continue reading How electric vehicles have helped labor and climate groups team up
Deserted stores, less choice … has shopping changed for ever?
Deserted stores, less choice … has shopping changed for ever? Face masks for sale on an empty London street during the third lockdown in March. Photograph: Guy Bell/Rex Shutterstock Face masks for sale on an empty London street during the third lockdown in March. Photograph: Guy Bell/Rex Shutterstock Retail was in crisis even before Covid.… Continue reading Deserted stores, less choice … has shopping changed for ever?
Volkswagen mulling Porsche IPO to help fund shift to electric – reports
Volkswagen mulling Porsche IPO to help fund shift to electric – reports Speculation about listing comes amid reports of Porsche and Piëch families considering their VW stake The Porsche sports car brand, founded in 1931, has a complex stakeholder setup. Photograph: Thomas Kienzle/AFP/Getty Images The Porsche sports car brand, founded in 1931, has a complex… Continue reading Volkswagen mulling Porsche IPO to help fund shift to electric – reports
SEC investigating Tesla over claims it hid solar panel fire risks
SEC investigating Tesla over claims it hid solar panel fire risks Whistleblower’s complaint led to disclosure of the review of charges the company failed to inform shareholders of defects Steven Henkes complained to the SEC in 2019 that Tesla failed to properly notify shareholders and consumers of fire risks of its solar panel systems. Photograph:… Continue reading SEC investigating Tesla over claims it hid solar panel fire risks
Electric vehicle boom fuels rise in UK new car sales
Electric vehicle boom fuels rise in UK new car sales November increase is first in four months year on year but sales are still down on pre-Covid levels Almost 22,000 pure electric vehicles were registered in the UK in November, more than double the number in the same month in 2020. Photograph: William Barton/Alamy Almost… Continue reading Electric vehicle boom fuels rise in UK new car sales
Dieselgate: British car buyers’ claim against VW reaches high court
Dieselgate: British car buyers’ claim against VW reaches high court 90,000 seek compensation after finding their cars emit more air pollutant than the company said A Greenpeace protest at the Royal Courts of Justice in central London during an earlier case. Photograph: Guy Bell/Rex A Greenpeace protest at the Royal Courts of Justice in central… Continue reading Dieselgate: British car buyers’ claim against VW reaches high court
Nissan to invest £13bn on speeding switch to electric cars
Nissan to invest £13bn on speeding switch to electric cars Sunderland plant to play key role as carmaker says it will introduce 23 ‘electrified’ models by 2030 Nissan’s crossover EV concept car, which it will be producing at its Sunderland plant. Photograph: Nissan/PA Nissan’s crossover EV concept car, which it will be producing at its… Continue reading Nissan to invest £13bn on speeding switch to electric cars
Will Rivian’s electric vehicles end Detroit’s reign over the US auto industry?
Will Rivian’s electric vehicles end Detroit’s reign over the US auto industry? Investors have salivated over the Illinois automaker – but juggernauts like Ford and GM still have plenty of advantages IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR RIVIAN AUTOMOTIVE, LLC – Rivian R1T all-electric truck in Times Square on listing day, on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021 in New… Continue reading Will Rivian’s electric vehicles end Detroit’s reign over the US auto industry?