SK Innovation says “LG Chem has initiated frivolous lawsuits full of baseless claims” and claims this is “not the first time” SK Innovation rejects LG Chem‘s allegations and says in an email sent to InsideEVs that will vigorously defend itself in a court. LG Chem recently sued SK Innovation for “misappropriation of trade secrets, tortious… Continue reading SK Innovation Will Defend Itself Against LG Chem’s Lawsuit
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Tesla Disables Full Power From Some Models
But it might be temporary. Some Tesla models may not be able to go full Ludicrous Mode. Not that many of you probably noticed, but still. A reader tipped us off that numerous Tesla Motors Club forum members have been reporting for the past month or so that Model S and Model X P85D and… Continue reading Tesla Disables Full Power From Some Models
Mitsubishi Wants UK To Give New Incentives To PHEV Drivers
Automaker says Outlander PHEV drivers drive on electric power half the time Debates around the world continue as to whether plug-in vehicles are ready to go it alone without incentives. One automaker with a deep interest in plug-in hybrid technology says its drivers take plenty advantage of electric-only power. Mitsubishi Motors’ UK branch released this… Continue reading Mitsubishi Wants UK To Give New Incentives To PHEV Drivers
Farasis Energy To Build 6-10 GWh Battery Plant In Germany
The investment is expected to exceed €600 million and enable the production of up to 6 GWh of batteries per year initially. Farasis Energy, the Chinese lithium-ion battery manufacturer, is going to build a new production plant in Germany (on top of two already buil in Ganzhou and Zhenjiang, China). According to the latest news,… Continue reading Farasis Energy To Build 6-10 GWh Battery Plant In Germany
Seat Is Going Electric: Presents All Plug-Ins In Barcelona
In 2020 Seat (and the Cupra brand) will introduce the first all-electric and plug-in hybrid models. Seat presents at the 100th edition of the Automobile Barcelona its entire lineup of electric concepts, from which the first will hit the market next year – just in time for the brand’s 70th anniversary. The main model is… Continue reading Seat Is Going Electric: Presents All Plug-Ins In Barcelona
Nissan LEAF Scored Its Best April Sales Result In Japan
In April 2019, Nissan sold less than 1,000 LEAFs in Japan, but it’s a relatively high result for the LEAF. In April, Nissan LEAF sales in Japan finally returned to growth year-over-year, but the first month of the new fiscal year is typically the slowest one. In total, Nissan LEAF registrations amounted to 970 (up 11%), which… Continue reading Nissan LEAF Scored Its Best April Sales Result In Japan
Rivian CEO Says Having ‘Clean Sheet’ Puts Firm Ahead Of Rivals
Founder of the electric truck startup sounds pretty bullish. Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe has been making the rounds and making the case that his electric vehicle startup is the new one to watch. Not only are Rivian‘s planned electric SUV and pickup truck drawing comparisons to Tesla, but Scaringe is saying his company’s… Continue reading Rivian CEO Says Having ‘Clean Sheet’ Puts Firm Ahead Of Rivals
Despite 6-Month Delay, Audi May Fine You For Canceling E-Tron Order
Audi e-tron delays and production constraints are now affecting customers. They can not cancel orders without a fine. Audi encountered serious problems with the production of its all-electric SUV e-tron, as reportedly it isn’t able to get enough lithium-ion cells to keep the factory running even on a single shift. The obvious outcome of such… Continue reading Despite 6-Month Delay, Audi May Fine You For Canceling E-Tron Order
Volkswagen Receives Over 10,000 Registrations For ID.3
More than 10,000 Volkswagen ID.3 1ST edition orders were reserved within 24 hours. Less than 20,000 are left. Within 24-hours since the pre-booking launch event in Berlin yesterday, Volkswagen received more than 10,000 registrations (with a deposit of around €1,000) for the Volkswagen ID.3 1ST limited edition. According to the German manufacturer, the feedback from the… Continue reading Volkswagen Receives Over 10,000 Registrations For ID.3
Mack Introduces The Electric LR Truck
The all-electric Mack LR sanitation truck is soon to be demonstrated in New York. As announced a year ago, Mack Trucks (part of Volvo Group) is introducing its first all-electric truck, the Mack LR Electric. Mack Trucks presents its EV at the WasteExpo 2019 (May 6-9) at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The first unit,… Continue reading Mack Introduces The Electric LR Truck