Tag: Tesla

EV batteries: just swap them

One of the very few drawbacks of electric vehicles is the charge time. But what if we could swap batteries rather than plug them in? Swapping electric vehicle (EV) batteries isn’t new, Tesla came up with the concept in 2013, but back then individual EV owners didn’t take to the idea. Solving long-haul “range anxiety”… Continue reading EV batteries: just swap them

LG Ensol and Samsung SDI to increase density of small cylindrical batteries by 10%

Next standard model of 21700to be released within the yearImprove electric vehicle space utilizationExpected to improve competitiveness of domestic batteries LG Energy Solution and Samsung SDI willlaunch the next generation ofsmall cylindrical (standard 21700) batteries, with 10% increased energy density. Their strategy is to upgrade their current flagship 4.8~5.0Ah products to 5.3~5.6Ah by the end… Continue reading LG Ensol and Samsung SDI to increase density of small cylindrical batteries by 10%

Volkswagen Is Considering a Plan to Spin Off Porsche in an I.P.O.

Volkswagen said it was considering hiving off its profitable Porsche division into a separate company with its own stock listing. The transaction would help the automaker raise money to invest in electric vehicles while also potentially returning more control of the high-performance carmaker to descendants of its founder. Volkswagen preferred shares, the most widely traded,… Continue reading Volkswagen Is Considering a Plan to Spin Off Porsche in an I.P.O.

Tesla launches Model Y in the UK and other right-hand-drive markets

Tesla has launched the Model Y in the United Kingdom and several other right-hand-drive markets as the electric SUV is solidifying its position as the most popular EV in the world. Originally, the Model Y was only supposed to launch in Europe after Tesla started production at Gigafactory Berlin. However, Tesla changed its plan and… Continue reading Tesla launches Model Y in the UK and other right-hand-drive markets

Tesla CEO Elon Musk accuses the SEC of ‘leaking’ information

Elon Musk is escalating his war of words with the Securities and Exchange Commission, accusing the agency of “leaking” information from a federal investigation in retaliation against him for his public criticisms. The accusation is contained in a new letter from Musk’s attorney Alex Spiro to US District Judge Alison Nathan, who oversaw the settlement… Continue reading Tesla CEO Elon Musk accuses the SEC of ‘leaking’ information

Ford’s CEO Is Exploring Ways to Separate Its EV Business to Unlock Tesla-Like Value

(Bloomberg) — Ford Motor Co. is looking at ways to separate its electric-vehicle operation from its century-old legacy business, hoping to earn the sort of investor respect enjoyed by Tesla Inc. and other pure-play EV makers. Most Read from Bloomberg Chief Executive Officer Jim Farley wants to wall off Ford’s electric operations from its internal… Continue reading Ford’s CEO Is Exploring Ways to Separate Its EV Business to Unlock Tesla-Like Value

Tesla receives supplies for batteries from Japan’s Panasonic (87%), LG Energy Solution(19%), CATL (21%)

It was found that Japan’s No. 1 battery manufacturer Panasonic’s dependence on Tesla exceed 87%. Panasonic has an opposite strategy compared to LG Energy Solution and CATL, which have been diversifying their customers. Tesla and Panasonic are under the spotlight whether they will succeed in a market rebound by pushing for mass production of next-generation cylindrical… Continue reading Tesla receives supplies for batteries from Japan’s Panasonic (87%), LG Energy Solution(19%), CATL (21%)

Fairytales Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares Tells the World – CleanTechnica

This is a reaction to an interview with four influential European journals as previously reported on by Steve Hanley. Originally, the title of this article was “The Lies Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares Told The Press,” but I changed it to “Fairytales Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares Tells The World.” The change was because lies are deliberate… Continue reading Fairytales Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares Tells the World – CleanTechnica

Aptera’s beta SEV beat a Tesla Model 3 and Audi R8 GT Spyder in a drag race

Solar EV startup Aptera Motors posted a video that puts the beta version of its upcoming SEV against an alpha version, a Tesla Model 3, and an Audi R8 GT Spyder in a desert drag race. While it’s a very close race (for the Audi at least), the Aptera appears to just barely edge out… Continue reading Aptera’s beta SEV beat a Tesla Model 3 and Audi R8 GT Spyder in a drag race