Rivian is hiring an insurance agency data manager, a job posting that suggests the all-electric automaker is planning to offer its own insurance to customers. The job was first posted by RivianForums, which also reached out to TechCrunch with the tip. Roadshow/CNET also reported about this new position. Rivian wouldn’t provide more details about its… Continue reading Rivian is building an in-house insurance agency
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Tesla gives look into Model Y’s impressive durability test in cold weather
Tesla has invited YouTuber JerryRigEverything to take a look at the Model Y’s impressive durability test in cold weather. Just in time for the summer, we get a rare look inside Tesla’s Model Y cold weather testing. The automaker invited YouTuber JerryRigEverything to take a look at Tesla’s testing of the electric SUV at their… Continue reading Tesla gives look into Model Y’s impressive durability test in cold weather
Tesla removes free Supercharging on Model S and Model X
Tesla has removed its mention of free Supercharging on new Model S and Model X orders as part of its new price cuts. As we reported last night, Tesla has cut prices across its lineup except for Model Y. In short, all versions of the Model 3 have seen a $2,000 price cut and all… Continue reading Tesla removes free Supercharging on Model S and Model X
CATL explores new EV battery services, to add capacity: chairman
FILE PHOTO: A sign of Chinese battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL) is seen on its building in Ningde, Fujian province, China August 8, 2018. REUTERS/Stringer BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s top electric vehicle (EV) battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL) is exploring new battery-related services and will expand manufacturing capacity in the next… Continue reading CATL explores new EV battery services, to add capacity: chairman
UPDATE 1-CATL explores new EV battery services, to add capacity – chairman
FILE PHOTO: A sign of Chinese battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL) is seen on its building in Ningde, Fujian province, China August 8, 2018. REUTERS/Stringer BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s top electric vehicle (EV) battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL) is exploring new battery-related services and will expand manufacturing capacity in the next… Continue reading UPDATE 1-CATL explores new EV battery services, to add capacity – chairman
Ola Electric acquires Etergo, to launch own line of electric two wheelers this year
Ola Electric, the EV business that spun out of the ride-hailing giant Ola last year, has acquired an Amsterdam-based electric scooter startup as the Indian firm looks to locally produce and launch its own line of two wheelers as soon as this year. The Indian firm said Wednesday it had acquired Etergo, a Dutch firm… Continue reading Ola Electric acquires Etergo, to launch own line of electric two wheelers this year
Compact SUVs: the Baby Lexus arrives and a flurry of electric models (also Tesla)
CROSSOVER The luxury brand of the Toyota Group could offer an exclusive B-suv based on the Toyota Yaris Cross The BX as it may be called is intended for the European and Asian markets, not the USA. by Corrado Canali The luxury brand of the Toyota Group could offer an exclusive B-suv based on the… Continue reading Compact SUVs: the Baby Lexus arrives and a flurry of electric models (also Tesla)
Lithium producers must wait as pandemic slows electric vehicle revolution
JOHANNESBURG/HOUSTON (Reuters) – The coronavirus pandemic has paused the electric vehicle revolution, forcing producers of battery metal lithium into survival mode with output cuts, expansion delays and sales of major assets. FILE PHOTO: A parking sign for electric vehicles is pictured, where U.S. electric vehicle pioneer Tesla announced to build its first European factory and… Continue reading Lithium producers must wait as pandemic slows electric vehicle revolution
China’s SVOLT to become first automotive battery supplier to launch Cobalt-free battery
Chinese battery supplier, SVOLT has announced that it will launch two Cobalt-free batteries for automotive application with start-of-production slated to begin from June 2021. The company says American EV maker Tesla had earlier revealed its plan to use cobalt-free batteries on Made-in-China Tesla Models. However, Tesla’s cobalt-free battery is still being launched a little late.… Continue reading China’s SVOLT to become first automotive battery supplier to launch Cobalt-free battery
Car dealerships are taking Tesla’s lead by embracing online sales in the wake of COVID-19. Now industry insiders say salespeople will have less power over customers because of it. (CVNA, KMX)
Online car sales and home deliveries have become more popular in the wake of the novel coronavirus. That trend will continue well into the future, auto industry executives told Business Insider. “Customers will welcome the power shifting back in their direction, and they deserve that,” said Laura Schwab, president of Aston Martin in the Americas.… Continue reading Car dealerships are taking Tesla’s lead by embracing online sales in the wake of COVID-19. Now industry insiders say salespeople will have less power over customers because of it. (CVNA, KMX)