Tesla is starting to ship Model Y electric SUVs by the truckload out of its factory in California ahead of the start of deliveries in a few weeks. As we reported last week, Tesla started confirming Model Y deliveries to customers in the US. The automaker has given some customers deliveries windows between March 15th and… Continue reading Tesla starts shipping Model Y truckloads out of the factory
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Deutsche Post to cease StreetScooter production – www.electrive.com
Deutsche Post has announced that they will cease the manufacturing capacity of their StreetScooter before the end of this year. It seems that Post CEO Frank Appel has given up on finding a buyer for its subsidiary in the face StreetScooter’s continuing losses and the parent company’s recent profit losses through the coronavirus. A spokesperson… Continue reading Deutsche Post to cease StreetScooter production – www.electrive.com
The CEO of the EV charging company ChargePoint explains why he ordered a Tesla Model Y instead of a Ford Mustang Mach-E (TSLA, F)
Pasquale Romano, the CEO of the electric-vehicle charging company ChargePoint, chose to buy Tesla’s Model Y as his next vehicle over the Ford Mustang Mach-E. Romano said it was a close call, but the Model Y’s earlier release date and Romano’s familiarity with the Tesla user experience pushed the Model Y over the edge. The… Continue reading The CEO of the EV charging company ChargePoint explains why he ordered a Tesla Model Y instead of a Ford Mustang Mach-E (TSLA, F)
GM will add more than 1,200 jobs to Michigan assembly plants
A day after pushing off its final Chevrolet Impala, General Motors announced Friday it will add more than 1,200 jobs to it’s Lansing manufacturing operations to meet demands for its mid-size SUVs and the launch of two Cadillac sedans.The remaining 800 will aid the Lansing Delta Township Assembly in building the Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave.The Lansing Grand River Assembly and Lansing Delta Township Assembly will add a second and third shift, respectively, to accommodate the growth in demand.
Toyota plans new $1.2 billion EV plant in Tianjin with FAW: document
FILE PHOTO: A logo of Toyota is pictured at Bangkok Auto Salon 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand, July 4, 2019. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo BEIJING/TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese automaker Toyota plans to build a new electric vehicle plant in the Chinese city of Tianjin with its local partner FAW Group, a document from the local authorities showed.… Continue reading Toyota plans new $1.2 billion EV plant in Tianjin with FAW: document
Tesla spotted stockpiling some brand new Model Y SUVs at factory
Tesla has been spotted stockpiling some brand new Model Y SUVs in the parking lot of its factory ahead of the start of deliveries next month. 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… Continue reading Tesla spotted stockpiling some brand new Model Y SUVs at factory
KARMA AUTOMOTIVE MOVES EUROPEAN DEBUT OF ITS REVERO AND REVERO GT FROM GENEVA TO THE NETHERLANDS
VIEW ALL () x Feb 28,2020 Karma Responds to Geneva International Motor Show’s Cancellation with Special Preview for Media, Customers and Potential Retail Partners Amsterdam (Feb. 28, 2020) — Karma Automotive today announced the European premier of its Revero and Revero GT luxury electric vehicles at a special showing scheduled for March 11-13 in the… Continue reading KARMA AUTOMOTIVE MOVES EUROPEAN DEBUT OF ITS REVERO AND REVERO GT FROM GENEVA TO THE NETHERLANDS
Bajaj Auto to address EV user range anxiety with home charging infra
The new Chetak is powered by a 3.8kW/4.1kW electric motor. At 95km per charge, it has longer riding range than most other e-scooter rivals. Apprehension about travel range is one of the biggest reasons why Indian customers are not emptying their wallets on electric vehicles (EVs). Now Pune-headquartered Bajaj Auto, which recently launched its maiden… Continue reading Bajaj Auto to address EV user range anxiety with home charging infra
GM to add 1,200 jobs to two Michigan assembly plants
CLOSE Penny Snow, 47, of Charlotte, Michigan works at adding screws underneath a Chevrolet Traverse at the General Motors Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant in Delta Township, Michigan on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020. (Photo: Eric Seals, Detroit Free Press) General Motors is hiring about 1,200 people at its plants in Lansing. GM said the manufacturing… Continue reading GM to add 1,200 jobs to two Michigan assembly plants
Fiat Chrysler to cut shift at Windsor Assembly Plant; move affects 1,500 workers
CLOSE A 2017 Chrysler Pacifica is on the skillet line at Fiat Chrysler’s Windsor Assembly Plant in May 2016. FCA announced Thursday that it would cut a shift at the plant this year, affecting 1,500 workers. (Photo: Eric Seals, Detroit Free Press) Fiat Chrysler Automobiles plans to cut a shift this year at its Windsor… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler to cut shift at Windsor Assembly Plant; move affects 1,500 workers