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China’s cash-strapped EV maker Nio in talks with Hefei on funding

Chinese cash-strapped electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio Inc said it had signed framework agreements with Hefei‘s city government on a fundraising of more than 10 billion yuan ($1.42 billion) and new manufacturing facilities. Loss-making Nio is the most prominent among dozens of Chinese electric vehicle startups vying to become the next Tesla Inc. All are hampered by dwindling demand in the world’s largest car… Continue reading China’s cash-strapped EV maker Nio in talks with Hefei on funding

It’s Time: Tesla Confirms Model Y Deliveries Will Start In March

All signs already pointed for that: an official EPA rating, the NHTSA database, videos, SOP – Start Of Production – rumors, and more rumors. Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. The Model Y would arrive ahead of schedule. Tesla has officially confirmed that by sending its reservation holders a message that it will start deliveries of… Continue reading It’s Time: Tesla Confirms Model Y Deliveries Will Start In March

Tesla’s Battery Costs Are Dropping Quickly

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article comes to us courtesy of EVANNEX, which makes and sells aftermarket Tesla accessories. The opinions expressed therein are not necessarily our own at InsideEVs, nor have we been paid by EVANNEX to publish these articles. We find the company’s perspective as an aftermarket supplier of Tesla accessories interesting and are happy to share its content… Continue reading Tesla’s Battery Costs Are Dropping Quickly

All-Electric Fiat 500C Appears Before Geneva Motor Show Reveal

It is an irony that automakers sometimes reveal their newest vehicles while making pictures that are supposed to be embargoed. That has happened very often, and it seems to be the case again with the third generation of the Fiat 500. Its convertible derivative, called 500C, was in a photoshoot, possibly for press pictures, when… Continue reading All-Electric Fiat 500C Appears Before Geneva Motor Show Reveal

EV Motors India ties up with BSES to set up EV chargers in Delhi

With a view to establish and promote the e-mobility ecosystem in India, EV Motors India (EVM), a Delhi-based energy and electric mobility solutions provider has signed an agreement with power distribution company (DISCOM) BSES Yamuna Power (BYPL) in New Delhi, to set up and operate charging stations for electric vehicles at select locations under jurisdiction… Continue reading EV Motors India ties up with BSES to set up EV chargers in Delhi

Polestar teases an all-electric concept sedan running Android Automotive

Volvo’s performance sub-brand Polestar is bringing a striking electric concept car to this year’s Geneva Motor Show. Instead of focusing on flashy performance specs, though, the company is talking up two different topics: the use of sustainable materials throughout the car, and a deeper integration with Google’s new Android Automotive operating system. The car is… Continue reading Polestar teases an all-electric concept sedan running Android Automotive

Tesla starts confirming Model Y deliveries to customers

Tesla is starting to confirm Model Y deliveries to customers for next month after starting low volume production in January. In March of last year, Tesla unveiled the Model Y, an all-electric crossover based on the Model 3, with up to 300 miles of range. At the time, the automaker guided deliveries to start in the… Continue reading Tesla starts confirming Model Y deliveries to customers

Blackstone to pick up majority stake in Chinese logistics biz Ruixin

Blackstone Group has agreed to spend no less than 260 million yuan ($37 million) to acquire a majority stake in a Guangdong-based logistics management company from a wholly-owned affiliate of Chinese conglomerate Dongbai Group. The New York-based private equity major is acquiring an 80 per cent stake in Chinese logistics management business, Foshan Ruixin Logistics… Continue reading Blackstone to pick up majority stake in Chinese logistics biz Ruixin