Rivian ‘making progress’ on production ramp-up, sets market share goal, article with image

R.J. Scaringe, Rivian’s 35-year-old CEO, introduces his company’s R1T all-electric pickup and all-electric R1S SUV at Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California, U.S. November 27, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Blake Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register DETROIT, Feb 24 (Reuters) – Rivian Automotive (RIVN.O) is “making progress” in the increase of production… Continue reading Rivian ‘making progress’ on production ramp-up, sets market share goal, article with image

Nikola expects to post first revenue in 2022, shares rise, article with image

FILE PHOTO – U.S. Nikola’s logo is pictured at an event held to present CNH’s new full-electric and Hydrogen fuel-cell battery trucks in partnership with U.S. Nikola event in Turin, Italy, December 3, 2019. REUTERS/Massimo Pinca Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Feb 24 (Reuters) – Electric-truck maker Nikola Corp (NKLA.O) said… Continue reading Nikola expects to post first revenue in 2022, shares rise, article with image

New Chinese regulatory push sends Meituan, tech stocks tumbling, article with image

FILE PHOTO – A staff member takes a bag of ordered food from a Meituan delivery worker during a media event of Starbucks launching a partnership with Meituan, at a Starbucks flagship store in Beijing, China January 18, 2022. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register SHANGHAI, Feb 18 (Reuters) –… Continue reading New Chinese regulatory push sends Meituan, tech stocks tumbling, article with image

Analysis-Tesla software updates allow quick fixes – and taking risks

FILE PHOTO – A student learns how to drive in a Tesla learns at the Emirates Driving Institute which offers students to learn how to drive on luxury cars, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 14, 2021. REUTERS/Abdel hadi Ramahi Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Feb 18 (Reuters) – Tesla Inc’s… Continue reading Analysis-Tesla software updates allow quick fixes – and taking risks

Tesla changes S.Korea ads after antitrust probe faulted batteries

By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read SEOUL, Feb 18 (Reuters) – Tesla Inc changed an advertisement about the driving range for its Model 3 in South Korea after an antitrust regulator found that the automaker exaggerated the specifications of its batteries. The Model 3 sedan description on Tesla’s Korean-language web site was changed to say… Continue reading Tesla changes S.Korea ads after antitrust probe faulted batteries

Nissan will build two electric vehicles at its Mississippi plant, article with image

Nissan Motor’s logo is displayed during a press preview for the company’s new Ariya all-battery SUV at Nissan Pavilion in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, Japan July 14, 2020. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register DETROIT, Feb 17 (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co said on Thursday it will invest $500… Continue reading Nissan will build two electric vehicles at its Mississippi plant, article with image

U.S. investigates 416,000 Tesla vehicles over unexpected braking reports

A Tesla sign is pictured outside the Tesla Gigafactory 2 in Buffalo, New York, U.S., February 13, 2022. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register WASHINGTON, Feb 17 (Reuters) – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Thursday it is opening a formal investigation into 416,000 Tesla vehicles over reports… Continue reading U.S. investigates 416,000 Tesla vehicles over unexpected braking reports

VW CEO sees widespread autonomous driving within 25 years, article with image

Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess looks on during a visit to Volkswagen’s electric car plant in Zwickau, Germany, June 23, 2021. REUTERS/Matthias Rietschel/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Feb 16 (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) Chief Executive Herbert Diess expects the car industry to see widespread autonomous driving within 25 years, the… Continue reading VW CEO sees widespread autonomous driving within 25 years, article with image

UK car industry calls for EV charger mandate, regulatory oversight, article with image

Electric vehicle charging units are pictured at newly opened MFG (Motor Fuel Group) EV Power service station in Manchester, Britain, August 31, 2021. REUTERS/Phil Noble Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register LONDON, Feb 16 (Reuters) – Britain’s auto industry called on the country’s government on Wednesday to mandate targets for rolling out… Continue reading UK car industry calls for EV charger mandate, regulatory oversight, article with image

VW set to boost output, pick new EV plant site, amid chip crunch

By Reuters Staff 3 Min Read BERLIN (Reuters) -Volkswagen could decide on where it will build a new electric-vehicle plant by the end of March, and plans to boost overall output in the second half of 2022 even though a chip shortage is expected to persist this year. FILE PHOTO: The logo of German carmaker… Continue reading VW set to boost output, pick new EV plant site, amid chip crunch