South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol met with Tesla CEO Elon Musk in Washington, D.C., today during a six-day visit to the US. The meeting was at Musk’s request to discuss the possibility of building a Tesla Gigafactory in Korea. Yonhap, a Korean news agency, summarized the meeting, saying that Yoon emphasized that “South Korea… Continue reading Korea offers Tesla ‘active support’ to build Gigafactory there
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Kia and Honda raise EV production targets as the market heats up
Two legacy automakers, Kia and Honda, both revealed new electric vehicle targets as the market for zero-emission EVs continues growing at a record pace globally. According to recent data, electric vehicle sales grew by 60% last year, with one in every passenger car bought being an EV. Although around 14% of total auto sales may… Continue reading Kia and Honda raise EV production targets as the market heats up
Tesla makes its controversial Yoke steering wheel an option with a $250 premium
Tesla has decided to make its controversial “yoke” steering wheel an option, and it is even asking for a $250 premium for it. When Tesla unveiled the new Model S with the “yoke” butterfly steering wheel, it was controversial. Some were worried about the actual shape of the wheel being problematic, while others were concerned… Continue reading Tesla makes its controversial Yoke steering wheel an option with a $250 premium
Global electric car sales’ ‘explosive growth’ – in numbers
The share of EVs in total car sales globally jumped from 9% in 2021 to 14% in 2022, more than 10 times their share in 2017, according to the International Energy Agency’s new EV report, released today. The IEA’s “Global EV Outlook 2023” reports that electric car sales grew, despite a shrinking global car market.… Continue reading Global electric car sales’ ‘explosive growth’ – in numbers
Why Tesla should deliver its new Roadster electric supercar
The next-generation Tesla Roadster is still nowhere to be seen six years after being unveiled. Here’s an argument as to why Tesla should bring the car to market. When first unveiling the next-generation Tesla Roadster in 2017, it surprised many, but the reason made sense. Tesla now wanted to unveil a “halo car” that would clearly… Continue reading Why Tesla should deliver its new Roadster electric supercar
Fisker Ocean deliveries are now days away in Europe, but US customers will have to wait
Fisker Inc. has just confirmed regulatory certification in Europe that will allow sales and deliveries of the first Ocean SUVs to reservation holders. Fisker has taken a unique dual homologation process for both Europe and the US simultaneously, and while deliveries overseas appear just over a week away, reservation holders in the US might have… Continue reading Fisker Ocean deliveries are now days away in Europe, but US customers will have to wait
Tesla advances Powerwall pilot project with German electric company
Tesla announces a successful step in a pilot project to deploy Powerwalls with German electric company Transnet BW to stabilize the grid and take better advantage of the country’s strong solar power. Over the last few years, we have seen virtual power plant projects become increasingly popular thanks to the advent of distributed energy assets… Continue reading Tesla advances Powerwall pilot project with German electric company
GM lifts 2023 expectations as it prepares for a breakout year with high-volume EV launches
After a solid start to the year, General Motors is raising its earnings and cash flow expectations for 2023. GM is gearing up for a breakout year with several highly anticipated EV launches planned across some of the most popular auto segments. GM expects a breakout year with EVs in 2023 General Motors sold over… Continue reading GM lifts 2023 expectations as it prepares for a breakout year with high-volume EV launches
GM announces Chevy Bolt is over, long live the Equinox
Chevy Bolt EUV Source: Chevrolet GM – along with its earnings announcement this morning – also announced the end of the Chevy Bolt EV and EUV with the last cars rolling off the Orion assembly line “late this year”. This marks the end of the Bolt EV as the most affordable/capable EV in the US… Continue reading GM announces Chevy Bolt is over, long live the Equinox
Tesla starts to open Supercharger network to non-Tesla electric cars in China
Tesla announced that it is starting to open its Supercharger network to non-Tesla electric cars in China. It’s another step toward making the Supercharger network a fully-opened global charging network. The automaker first started to open Supercharger stations to non-Tesla electric vehicles in Europe in 2021. In Europe, it is fairly easy for Tesla to… Continue reading Tesla starts to open Supercharger network to non-Tesla electric cars in China