Tesla was recently approved by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology to produce in China the Model 3, equipped with lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries. It’s assumed (but not confirmed) that the no-cobalt LFP chemistry, in the new cell-to-pack design, will be supplied by CATL, which previously confirmed the agreement with Tesla without sharing details. Tesla’s… Continue reading China: Tesla Approved To Produce Model 3 With LFP Batteries
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Volkswagen ID.3 Deliveries To Start At End Of Summer
ID.3 1st deliveries begin in early September Wait for pre-bookers is over: ID.3 1st Edition can be ordered from June 17 Prices for launch models start at under €40,000 New ID.3 1st Mover Club enables direct interaction with Volkswagen The final timetable for the start of Volkswagen’s ID. family has been set: Binding orders for… Continue reading Volkswagen ID.3 Deliveries To Start At End Of Summer
Xpeng Opens State-Of-The-Art Electric Vehicle Factory In Zhaoqing
Xpeng Motors, took a giant leap forward today with the opening of its own, state of the art manufacturing facility in Zhaoqing, Guangdong Province. The move solidifies Xpeng as a serious player in the electric vehicle industry in China. It’s not easy to get your own automobile manufacturing license in China, and many startups choose instead… Continue reading Xpeng Opens State-Of-The-Art Electric Vehicle Factory In Zhaoqing
Lux Research Claims Most Electric Cars Remain Unprofitable
Electric Vehicles Are Declining in Price and Adding Range, but Most Remain Unprofitable, Says Lux Research Shared electric vehicle platforms and more efficient electric vehicle designs will increase profitability, as electric vehicles are poised to be the dominant powertrain by 2040 BOSTON, June 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The automotive industry is under pressure to reduce emissions,… Continue reading Lux Research Claims Most Electric Cars Remain Unprofitable
Production Of 273-Mile BMW iX3 Electric SUV To Start In Late Summer
+++ Homologation tests successfully concluded +++ First pure electric model from BMW core brand will be produced on schedule in China for global market starting in late summer +++ Munich/Shenyang. The BMW Group is systematically pursuing its electrification strategy and will release the new BMW iX3 onto the market by the end of 2020. Standard… Continue reading Production Of 273-Mile BMW iX3 Electric SUV To Start In Late Summer
Musk Email Leaked: Tesla Model Y Must Be Top Priority & Without Issues
According to a leaked email from CEO Elon Musk to employees, Tesla is experiencing Model Y manufacturing and supply chain challenges. In addition, Musk makes it clear that he’s aware some employees are dealing with difficult conditions on one assembly line. Musk refers to the Model Y, and says “especially GA,” as a top priority… Continue reading Musk Email Leaked: Tesla Model Y Must Be Top Priority & Without Issues
Enel X Tripled Its Charging Network In Europe Through eRoaming
Enel X gives fresh boost to sustainable mobility by tripling its public EV charging network through collaboration with Allego, Bosch and Innogy JuicePass users are now enabled to access a network of over 30,000 charging points across Europe, under the Hubject platform, from around 10,500 already available Rome, June 3rd, 2020 – Enel X expanded… Continue reading Enel X Tripled Its Charging Network In Europe Through eRoaming
Mercedes-Benz EQE and EQS Size Comparison: Spy Shots
Mercedes-Benz EQE and Mercedes-Benz EQS are one of several new all-electric EQ models under development, which might have a lot in common. Just like in the case of the E-Class and S-Class, the EQE will be smaller, less luxurious, and less expensive than the top of the line EQS. Here we can see both in… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz EQE and EQS Size Comparison: Spy Shots
Indianapolis: BlueIndy Car Sharing Closed, Many Cars End Up At Scrapyard
The BlueIndy car sharing system in Indianapolis, launched in late 2015, was recently closed (on May 21, 2020) after less than five years of service (with a lot of controversy surrounding financing the investment). The main reason of the failure is lack of customers – only a few thousand members were active, while there should… Continue reading Indianapolis: BlueIndy Car Sharing Closed, Many Cars End Up At Scrapyard
Fiat Introduces All-Electric E-Ducato Van
E-Ducato, the new model from Fiat Professional: “100% Ducato, 100% Electric” “World Environment Day” today is the ideal opportunity to focus on Fiat Professional’s environment-friendly offering, now expanded with the E-Ducato, the electric version of the best seller. Since its presentation as a prototype, measurements and tests have continued on the new E-Ducato, to take… Continue reading Fiat Introduces All-Electric E-Ducato Van