Tesla mulls expanding in Europe with compact vehicles: CEO

By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read Slideshow ( 3 images ) PARIS (Reuters) – U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla is looking at expanding in Europe by entering the mass-market segment with a compact car, Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Tuesday. “Possibly in Europe it would make sense to do, I guess, a compact car,… Continue reading Tesla mulls expanding in Europe with compact vehicles: CEO

Why EV startup Bollinger Motors is focusing on the high-end consumer – Report Door

Bollinger Motors Founder & CEO Robert Bollinger sat down with me to break down the company’s upcoming electric vehicles, the EV space, and whether a SPAC IPO is in the cards. The following is a transcript of the interview: PRAS SUBRAMANIAN: Robert, you guys are ramping up here to get that B1 and B2 out… Continue reading Why EV startup Bollinger Motors is focusing on the high-end consumer – Report Door

A researcher managed to ‘steal’ a Tesla in 90 seconds with a $300 bluetooth kit (TSLA)

Danish researcher Lennert Woulters found two easy loopholes in Tesla’s computer system that could theoretically allow someone to gain access and steal a Model X.  He made the discovery with just a few hundred dollars worth of supplies, including a Bluetooth radio and Tesla computer from eBay.  Tesla says its rolling out fixes to prevent… Continue reading A researcher managed to ‘steal’ a Tesla in 90 seconds with a $300 bluetooth kit (TSLA)

Tesla boosts Model S range again, now beating Lucid Air

Tesla has again increased the range of the Model S electric sedan to a new record high. It is again taking the lead in its range and price rivalry with Lucid. Earlier this year, Tesla managed to increase the range of the Model S to 402 miles on a single charge – a new record for… Continue reading Tesla boosts Model S range again, now beating Lucid Air

Tesla (TSLA) should buy commercial electric vehicle maker Streetscooter, says German official

A German official is pushing Tesla (TSLA) to buy commercial electric vehicle maker Streetscooter. He even personally reached out to Elon Musk about it. At a time when electric delivery vehicles weren’t as popular, DHL, one of the largest logistics companies in the world, took over StreetScooter to build electric vehicles for its own fleet… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) should buy commercial electric vehicle maker Streetscooter, says German official

Nissan said to be in talks with US startup to electrify pickup

Nissan Motor Co. is looking to breathe new life into its wheezing full-size pickup truck by electrifying it with the help of a Detroit-based startup, according to people familiar with the matter. The Japanese automaker is considering buying a battery-electric powertrain from Hercules Electric Vehicles for its Titan pickup and sharing parts for the startup’s… Continue reading Nissan said to be in talks with US startup to electrify pickup

All EV By 2030, Say UK Govt and Tesla-Backed Lobby Group

TipRanks Analysts Say These 3 Stocks Are Their Top Picks for 2021 The year is winding down, and it’s time for Wall Street’s analysts to start flagging their top picks for the coming year. It’s a time-honored tradition, in most walks of life, to take a sometimes tongue-in-cheek look at what lies ahead, and to… Continue reading All EV By 2030, Say UK Govt and Tesla-Backed Lobby Group

@Geely: Thu 19 Nov 2020Lotus Engineering launches new battery test facilities to support booming electric vehicle (EV) sectorLotus Engineering is launching a …

Project BattCon is a pilot project introducing containerised battery test facilities Designed to help meet increasing demand for new UK-based battery testing to support EV supply chain and OEMs Containers will be in operation at Lotus HQ in Hethel, Norfolk, plus the new Lotus Advanced Technology Centre in Wellesbourne, West Midlands Provides fast, cost-effective and… Continue reading @Geely: Thu 19 Nov 2020Lotus Engineering launches new battery test facilities to support booming electric vehicle (EV) sectorLotus Engineering is launching a …

Rivian CEO eyes smaller electric vehicles for China, Europe

By Ben Klayman, Paul Lienert 3 Min Read DETROIT (Reuters) – Electric vehicle startup Rivian, which is backed by Amazon AMZN.O and Ford Motor Co F.N, on Wednesday said it plans to follow up its first two products, a full-size pickup and SUV, with smaller models targeted at China and Europe where it may eventually… Continue reading Rivian CEO eyes smaller electric vehicles for China, Europe

UK electric vehicle maker Arrival to list on Nasdaq amid surging demand

Arrival, the UK-based electric van and bus startup, is to list on the Nasdaq stock exchange in New York, in a deal that is expected to value the company at more than £4bn. The manufacturer, based in Banbury, Oxfordshire, will raise $660m (£498m) in cash as it prepares for mass production of its first electric… Continue reading UK electric vehicle maker Arrival to list on Nasdaq amid surging demand