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Ford to sell vehicles directly to customers in China under new EV organization

Ford Motor Co. announced Tuesday it will sell vehicles directly to customers in China under the umbrella of a new, dedicated battery-electric vehicle organization.  The move, in the world’s largest auto market and electric vehicle leader, marks the latest step forward in the Blue Oval’s bid to ramp up production of EVs globally. Meanwhile, the company also… Continue reading Ford to sell vehicles directly to customers in China under new EV organization

Samsung SDI and Hyundai Motor Group to Work on Development of Next-Generation Cylindrical Batteries

Samsung SDI is set to develop next-generation cylindrical batteries that will be used for Hyundai Motor Group’s new HEVs (hybrid electric vehicle) and made an agreement with the group. The agreement is a result of meetings between Chairman Chung Eui-sun of Hyundai Motor Group and Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong of Samsung Electronics and it will… Continue reading Samsung SDI and Hyundai Motor Group to Work on Development of Next-Generation Cylindrical Batteries

Nvidia, Volvo Cars accelerate auto industry’s data-processing power race

By Joseph White 3 Min Read DETROIT (Reuters) – Volvo Cars said Monday it will use a new generation of high-powered chips from Nvidia Corp to enable more autonomous driving functions in future vehicles, starting next year. Slideshow ( 2 images ) Volvo is among a crowd of new and established automakers putting digital processing… Continue reading Nvidia, Volvo Cars accelerate auto industry’s data-processing power race

Daimler CEO expects solid returns from flagship EV – Automotive News Europe

April 11, 2021 08:11 AM The Mercedes EQS will still lag the returns of its combustion engine-powered sibling, the S-Class, Kallenius said Bloomberg Mercedes has revealed the interior of the EQS, which makes it debut April 15. Daimler’s new flagship electric sedan will generate “reasonable” returns right from the start as the vehicle features top-line… Continue reading Daimler CEO expects solid returns from flagship EV – Automotive News Europe

New 2021 Mercedes EQS: new specs confirm 478-mile range

Mercedes is readying itself for the reveal of the EQS – an all-electric limousine compassion for the S-Class, and a rival for the likes of the Tesla Model S and Audi e-tron GT. Ahead of reveal, the brand has released some key specifications for the new vehicle, which will be the first Mercedes model to… Continue reading New 2021 Mercedes EQS: new specs confirm 478-mile range

Tesla delivers insane number of electric cars in China

Tesla’s sales have surged in China in March helping the automaker achieved its new record delivery results, according to registration numbers. Last week, Tesla released its Q1 2021 delivery results – confirming a record quarter of over 184,000 electric cars delivered. It beat most people expectations as Tesla had a more difficult quarter with part… Continue reading Tesla delivers insane number of electric cars in China

Inside Redwood Materials, former Tesla CTO’s effort to recycle batteries for rare components

Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere — in phones, laptops, tablets, cameras and increasingly cars. Demand for lithium-ion batteries has risen sharply in the past five years and is expected to grow from a $44.2 billion market in 2020 to a $94.4 billion market by 2025, mostly due to the boom in electric cars, according to MarketsandMarkets.… Continue reading Inside Redwood Materials, former Tesla CTO’s effort to recycle batteries for rare components

Tesla starts advertising Model 3 with 93 miles of range on its website in Canada

Tesla is now starting to advertise the Model 3 with 93 miles of range, which aims to give buyers access to local EV incentives, on its website in Canada. Previously, this version of the Model 3 was hidden. In 2019, Canada’s federal government launched a new $5,000 incentive for the purchase of new electric vehicles with… Continue reading Tesla starts advertising Model 3 with 93 miles of range on its website in Canada

Tesla Model Y Standard Range gets official EPA rating, but the vehicle’s fate is unknown

Tesla Model Y Standard Range has received an official EPA rating – making it one of the most efficient cars in the world, but the vehicle’s fate is still unknown. Earlier this year, Tesla launched a new Model Y Standard Range RWD with 244 miles of range. The launch was surprising considering CEO Elon Musk said that Tesla… Continue reading Tesla Model Y Standard Range gets official EPA rating, but the vehicle’s fate is unknown