As the president of Toyota’s new BEV factory, which launched in May, Takero Kato has a big weight on his shoulders. In a recent interview, Kato explained how the brand’s first electric sedan, a collaboration with BYD, will help with its next-gen EVs. Toyota launched its “BEV Factory” this May. It’s not the typical factory… Continue reading Toyota EV chief details developing brand’s first electric sedan, working with BYD
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Toyota signs deal to buy recycled battery components from Redwood Materials
Today, Toyota and leading recycling specialist Redwood Materials announced a new expansion that brings the messy and complicated global supply chain of battery components one step closer to a circular battery ecosystem, all on American soil. The two have announced that Redwood Materials, a US-based company specializing in recycling, refining, and remanufacturing used battery materials,… Continue reading Toyota signs deal to buy recycled battery components from Redwood Materials
The perfect European runabout: This new Twingo is so ’90s and all electric
After referring to its upcoming tiny city EV as the “Legend,” French automaker Renault has officially unveiled what is now the all-electric Twingo and released some photos. And from the looks of it, this sweet little teal number, set to be released in 2026, takes a heap of inspiration from its original ’90s hatchback. For… Continue reading The perfect European runabout: This new Twingo is so ’90s and all electric
Tesla Cybertruck shows about 267 miles of range on prototype
Tesla Cybertruck’s range is put into question after a prototype is shown to have about 267 miles. What will be the EPA range? Earlier this week, we shared a sighting of a Tesla Cybertruck prototype that included a rare good look at the interior of the pickup truck. There have been reports of people seeing… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck shows about 267 miles of range on prototype
Daimler eCascadias are now to Coke as Tesla Semi electric trucks are to Pepsi
Pepsi was the first company to add Tesla Semis to its fleet, but Coke just went for Daimler Freightliner eCascadias. Daimler Truck North America has delivered 20 Freightliner eCascadia Class 8 tractors to Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling, a West Coast and Midwest bottler, and distributor of Coca-Cola brands, in Downey, California. The eCascadias are the first… Continue reading Daimler eCascadias are now to Coke as Tesla Semi electric trucks are to Pepsi
Tesla finally starts advertising with video, decides to highlight safety
Tesla has finally started to advertise with video. The automaker has produced its first video commercial – an ad highlighting its vehicle’s safety performance on Youtube. Earlier this year, CEO Elon Musk announced a reversal of his longstanding strategy that Tesla not spend on advertising but instead spends money to improve the products – counting on… Continue reading Tesla finally starts advertising with video, decides to highlight safety
Renault is promising a sub-$22K electric car – can it deliver?
Cheap, small, and made in Europe – Renault has hit the sweet spot with the latest announcement of its new electric city car, set to replace the popular yet quirky little Twingo e-Tech. Today the French automaker’s subsidiary Ampere released a few more details about its third upcoming affordable electric car, the Legend, which will… Continue reading Renault is promising a sub-$22K electric car – can it deliver?
Tesla releases update with new way to activate Autopilot/FSD and separate backseat audio
Tesla has started to release a new software update that introduces a simpler way to activate Autopilot and/or Full Self-Driving Beta and also enables separate backseat audio via Bluetooth headphones. The new 2023.38.8 software update is a small one, but it does include two significant changes for Autopilot and FSD Beta users, and owners of… Continue reading Tesla releases update with new way to activate Autopilot/FSD and separate backseat audio
Tesla sees critical supplier get snatched up by GM
Tesla has seen one of its critical suppliers for its gigacasting technology, TEI, be acquired by General Motors. Tesla has been pioneering the use of bigger cast parts in its vehicle bodies over the last few years. It started by replacing 70 rear body parts with two giant ones in Model 3, and since then,… Continue reading Tesla sees critical supplier get snatched up by GM
Renault teases new ‘affordable’ electric city car
Renault is teasing an upcoming “affordable” city electric car to replace the Twingo as it gears up for its investor’s day tomorrow. But will it be as cheap as the Dacia Spring, Europe’s best-selling (and cheapest!) electric car? Renault’s new EV unit Ampere will reportedly unveil the new urban EV this week, according to sources who… Continue reading Renault teases new ‘affordable’ electric city car