Tesla announced that it has broken ground on a new facility called ‘Megafactory’ in Lathrop, California. It will be used to produce Megapacks, Tesla’s biggest batteries for stationary energy storage. As of now, Tesla exclusively produces its battery packs for its energy division, Powerwall, Powerpacks, and Megapacks, at Gigafactory Nevada. But now it looks like… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) breaks ground on new ‘Megafactory’ to produce Megapack batteries
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Electric utility bike company Ubco scores $10M strategic investment with TPK
New Zealand-based electric utility bike company Ubco announced a new strategic partnership with TPK Holdings, a Taiwanese electric components manufacturing company. As part of the agreement, TPK will be leading Ubco’s Series B with a $10 million investment, bringing the company’s total funding to $23 million. TPK will also bring the company significant supply chain… Continue reading Electric utility bike company Ubco scores $10M strategic investment with TPK
Workhorse suspends delivery, recalls dozens of its flagship electric vans
Ohio-based electric vehicle startup Workhorse is suspending deliveries of its C-1000 electric delivery vans and recalling 41 vehicles that have already been sent to customers, telling regulators the vans need “additional testing and modifications” in order to comply with federal safety standards. It was the latest setback for the company, which recently abandoned its effort… Continue reading Workhorse suspends delivery, recalls dozens of its flagship electric vans
FedEx to test Aurora’s self-driving trucks on Dallas-to-Houston route
FedEx has started to use self-driving trucks to haul goods between Dallas and Houston as part of a pilot program with autonomous vehicle startup Aurora and heavy-duty vehicle manufacturer Paccar. Paccar trucks that are equipped with Aurora’s technology will be used multiple times a week to complete the nearly 500-mile route along Interstate 45, the… Continue reading FedEx to test Aurora’s self-driving trucks on Dallas-to-Houston route
Workhorse Group suspends deliveries, recalls C-1000 electric delivery van
EV startup Workhorse Group is recalling 41 of its C-1000 cargo delivery vehicles and suspending the remainder of its deliveries for this model, telling regulators Wednesday that “additional testing” is needed to certify the vehicles under Federal safety standards. All automakers must certify their vehicles under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, minimum safety performance… Continue reading Workhorse Group suspends deliveries, recalls C-1000 electric delivery van
Foxconn says Thailand EV factory will begin producing 50,000 units by 2023
Taiwan-based smartphone manufacturing giant Foxconn and national Thailand oil supplier PTT PLC are moving forward with an agreement to start an electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Thailand. The facility is expected to begin rolling out vehicles by 2023. Foxconn had previously reported plans to begin building factories in both Thailand and the U.S. next year.… Continue reading Foxconn says Thailand EV factory will begin producing 50,000 units by 2023
Mercedes-Benz prices its flagship EQS electric vehicle below the S Class
The Mercedes-Benz has priced the flagship EQS electric vehicle more than $8,700 below its gas-powered S-Class counterpart, a strategic move by the German automaker aiming to ensure a successful rollout of the luxury EV in North America. The EQS, which will arrive in U.S. dealerships in fall 2021, will start at $103,360, including the $1,050… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz prices its flagship EQS electric vehicle below the S Class
Audi launches its newest EV, the 2022 Q4 e-tron SUV
Audi has launched the Q4 e-tron, the fifth electric vehicle in its growing portfolio, as part of the German automaker’s plan to bring more than 30 EVs and plug-in hybrids to market by 2025. The Q4 e-tron is Audi’s entry electric SUV model and the price reflects that. The vehicle, which was first revealed as a… Continue reading Audi launches its newest EV, the 2022 Q4 e-tron SUV
Uber adjusts third-quarter forecast in light of increased gross bookings
Uber said Tuesday that it could hit one measure of profitability in the third quarter, earlier than expected, as the ride-hailing company saw gains in its delivery and mobility businesses. The ride-hailing service told regulators in a filing this morning that it anticipated an increase in gross bookings and stronger adjusted EBITDA in the quarter… Continue reading Uber adjusts third-quarter forecast in light of increased gross bookings
Clean Technica: Report Of A Tesla Factory In Russia Debunked By Elon Musk001298
A Russian news site, Arguments of the Week, reported that the first Tesla Russian plant will be built in Korolev, the heart of Russian cosmonautics. Korolev is near Moscow and the article noted that this was confirmed by two sources in the Ministry of Industry and Trade as well as the Russian Federation Chamber of… Continue reading Clean Technica: Report Of A Tesla Factory In Russia Debunked By Elon Musk001298