Executives from London-based commercial EV company Arrival told investors Thursday the company was on track to meet planned product launch dates, but much will depend on whether or not the company can fulfill orders and turn letters of intent into sales — especially a crucial van order with UPS, which could bring in upwards of… Continue reading Arrival is on track to begin production of its electric bus and van next year
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Nikola wins $2 million DOE grant after founder’s indictment
Hydrogen trucking startup Nikola has won a $2 million grant from the Department of Energy just two weeks after founder and former chairman Trevor Milton was indicted for allegedly committing fraud. The grant is meant to help Nikola research autonomous refueling technologies for hydrogen refilling stations. It was awarded by the DOE’s Energy Efficiency and… Continue reading Nikola wins $2 million DOE grant after founder’s indictment
Tesla Claims It Can Now Recycle 92 Percent of Raw Materials from Batteries
We don’t know how many batteries are actually being recycled. Recycling Batteries In its 2020 Impact Report, electric carmaker Tesla claims that it can now recycle up to 92 percent of raw materials that go into its battery cells, a process that the company’s factories have already begun to implement. The process could have a… Continue reading Tesla Claims It Can Now Recycle 92 Percent of Raw Materials from Batteries
Lordstown Motors pivots to renting space at former GM factory
Lordstown Motors is looking to essentially loan out some space at the massive former General Motors factory it owns, as the troubled startup gets closer to building its first production-quality Endurance pickup trucks later this year. Interim CEO Angela Strand shared Wednesday that Lordstown is in “serious discussions… with several potential partners” who may build… Continue reading Lordstown Motors pivots to renting space at former GM factory
Lordstown will deliver its Endurance truck to “selected early customers” early next year
The beleaguered EV startup Lordstown Motors is on-track to begin production of its flagship electric truck Endurance, but only select customers will begin to receive vehicles early next year, executives said during a second quarter earnings call. Executives struck a cautious tone in the second-quarter earnings call as they tried to assuage shareholder concerns and… Continue reading Lordstown will deliver its Endurance truck to “selected early customers” early next year
GM teases Chevy Silverado electric pickup with 4-wheel steering
GM has released a first official teaser for its upcoming Chevy Silverado electric pickup. The automaker is showing the electric pickup’s 4-wheel steering and turn radius. The GMC Hummer EV is going to be GM’s first all-electric pickup truck. However, when it was announced as a $80,000 “supertruck,” it was clear that it wouldn’t really… Continue reading GM teases Chevy Silverado electric pickup with 4-wheel steering
Hyzon Motors has begun shipping hydrogen fuel cell trucks to customers
Hydrogen-powered heavy-duty truck company Hyzon Motors said Wednesday it is ramping up operations in the wake of its merger with blank-check firm Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corp., including shipping its first trucks to European customers. The company, which reported second-quarter earnings Wednesday, said it is also preparing to start its first customer trials in the United… Continue reading Hyzon Motors has begun shipping hydrogen fuel cell trucks to customers
ChargePoint acquires Amsterdam-based electric fleet manager ViriCiti
ChargePoint has made its second acquisition since going public in March, purchasing European electric fleet management company ViriCiti for €75 million ($88 million) in cash. The news comes just a few weeks after the EV charging network operator announced the purchase of European charging software company has·to·be. Like the has·to·be buy, this newer deal will… Continue reading ChargePoint acquires Amsterdam-based electric fleet manager ViriCiti
First look at Tesla’s new vision-based Autopark feature
Tesla has started updating its Autopark feature with its new Tesla Vision computer vision system, which now powers Autopilot and its Full Self-Driving Beta. Like many other premium (and even non-premium) vehicles, Tesla vehicles have been equipped with an autonomous parking feature called ‘Autopark’. Tesla’s Autopark has been relying on ultrasonic sensors around the vehicles.… Continue reading First look at Tesla’s new vision-based Autopark feature
Southeast Asia’s car-sharing platforms ride surge in demand due to the pandemic
Premium The pandemic may have emptied the roads of Southeast Asia but it has also ushered in greater demand for car-sharing platforms in the region. Car owners seeking to earn through their idle vehicles and renters, who need a car to commute but are unwilling to splurge, have both flocked to these companies in the… Continue reading Southeast Asia’s car-sharing platforms ride surge in demand due to the pandemic