Stellantis, the parent company of Dodge, Jeep, and Chrysler, plans to build an electric vehicle battery factory in the US. The news came out of an announcement Wednesday that the automaker would invest $4.1 billion on a new battery facility in Canada, along with South Korea’s LG Energy Solution. The factory in Windsor, Ontario, will… Continue reading Stellantis plans to build an EV battery plant in the US
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Hyundai’s solar car roof isn’t as dumb as it sounds
The new hybrid Hyundai Sonata has solar cells built into its roof. After baking in the sun all day, the car can add 3-4 miles to its range. That might sound underwhelming, but my EV discharges far more than 3-4 miles per day just sitting parked and doing whatever a Tesla does when it’s not… Continue reading Hyundai’s solar car roof isn’t as dumb as it sounds
Elon Musk: Tesla aims to complete Cybertruck development this year for production in 2023
Elon Musk made a new comment about the Tesla Cybertruck, which recently took a backseat, and said that the automaker aims to complete Cybertruck development this year for production in 2023. When Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck back in 2019, Tesla said that the electric pickup truck would make it to market by the end of… Continue reading Elon Musk: Tesla aims to complete Cybertruck development this year for production in 2023
Ford hires away from Apple again, woos energy executive to lead DC team
In its ongoing effort to add muscle to the Ford leadership team, the Dearborn automaker announced Monday two key hires including another high-profile executive from Apple. This is all part of the evolution of Ford Blue, Ford Model e and Ford Pro, divisions that focus on the gasoline-powered vehicles, electrification and technology and business clients, respectively, that Ford CEO Jim Farley… Continue reading Ford hires away from Apple again, woos energy executive to lead DC team
Elon Musk opens delayed ‘gigafactory’ in Berlin
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Exclusive-Tesla halts work at Shanghai factory for two days amid China COVID curbs – notice
SHANGHAI, March 16 (Reuters) – Electric vehicle giant Tesla (TSLA.O) is suspending production at its Shanghai factory for two days, according to a notice sent internally and to suppliers, as China tightens COVID restrictions to curb the country’s latest outbreak. The Shanghai factory runs around the clock, and suppliers and Tesla staff were told on… Continue reading Exclusive-Tesla halts work at Shanghai factory for two days amid China COVID curbs – notice
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE: Electric sedan sized like Model S arrives late 2022
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Volkswagen forms Chinese ties to secure EV battery materials
SHANGHAI (Reuters) — Volkswagen will form joint ventures with Huayou Cobalt and Tsingshan Group to secure nickel and cobalt supplies for electric vehicles in China, the world’s No. 1 car market, and to slash costs at a time of surging raw material prices. The move is part of a 30 billion euro ($33 billion) push by the world’s second-largest… Continue reading Volkswagen forms Chinese ties to secure EV battery materials
Musk reveals plan to scale Tesla to ‘extreme size’
Elon Musk signaled plans to scale Tesla to the “extreme” while teasing the release of Tesla’s “Master Plan Part 3” on Twitter one day before opening the automaker’s first European factory. On Monday, Musk revealed on Twitter the themes that will dominate the next installment in Tesla’s long-term playbook: artificial intelligence and scaling the automaker’s… Continue reading Musk reveals plan to scale Tesla to ‘extreme size’
Jaguar develops portable charging to repurpose I-Pace batteries
The all-electric Jaguar I-Pace SUV Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has developed a new portable charging device called the Off Grid Battery Energy Storage System (ESS) that is powered by batteries recovered from the I-Pace electric SUV. The ESS has integrated solar panels and comes fitted with Type 2 connectors to charge EVs. It has been… Continue reading Jaguar develops portable charging to repurpose I-Pace batteries