Global Vehicle Electrification ((ICE, Micro & Full Hybrid, PHEV, BEV) Markets, Analysis & Forecasts, 2016-2021, 2021-2026F, 2031F

DUBLIN, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Vehicle Electrification Global Market Report 2022” report has been added to  ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global vehicle electrification market is expected to grow from $67.47 billion in 2021 to $74.60 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.56%. The vehicle electrification market is expected to… Continue reading Global Vehicle Electrification ((ICE, Micro & Full Hybrid, PHEV, BEV) Markets, Analysis & Forecasts, 2016-2021, 2021-2026F, 2031F

German Manager Magazin: Mercedes-Benz: Cooperation with US start-up Rivian on e-vans002010

Mercedes Benz wants to cooperate with the American electric car manufacturer Rivian in the production of electric vans. Both companies have signed a corresponding declaration of intent for a strategic partnership, Mercedes-Benz announced on Thursday. They want to set up a joint venture for production, invest in a joint factory in Europe and then operate… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Mercedes-Benz: Cooperation with US start-up Rivian on e-vans002010

Racketeering Lawsuit Accuses Elon Musk of Pumping Up Dogecoin Value

“It has no value at all.” Hype Man This racketeering lawsuit against Elon Musk and his many companies just keeps getting bigger. This week, Reuters reported that seven new investor plaintiffs and six new defendants, including Musk’s tunnel-building enterprise The Boring Company, were included in an amended complaint filed Tuesday in Manhattan federal court. The… Continue reading Racketeering Lawsuit Accuses Elon Musk of Pumping Up Dogecoin Value

Cheaper electric vehicles coming despite high battery costs

GM CEO Mary Barra has said the company will overtake Tesla as the nation’s largest seller of EVs by the middle of this decade. The Equinox EV is a step toward that. By Tom Kriesher Even though battery costs are rising, auto companies are rolling out more affordable electric vehicles that should widen their appeal… Continue reading Cheaper electric vehicles coming despite high battery costs

XUV400: Mahindra’s first electric SUV gets 456km range

Mahindra & Mahindra has taken the wraps off its all-electric XUV400, which is based on the compact XUV300 SUV. The XUV400 is not Mahindra’s first EV, but it’s certainly the first of Mahindra’s upcoming EV onslaught that will also include the XUV.e and BE range from 2024 onwards. The XUV400 will start reaching showrooms for test drives from December 2022… Continue reading XUV400: Mahindra’s first electric SUV gets 456km range

@Groupe PSA: PR Jeep® Brand Reveals Plan to Become the Leading Electrified SUV Brand on the Market004352

Jeep® brand will introduce four all-electric SUVs in North America and in Europe by 2025 All Stellantis brands committed to achieve 100% of passenger car battery electric vehicles (BEV) sales mix in Europe and 50% passenger car and light-duty truck BEV sales mix in the U.S. by end of 2030 Jeep brand will benefit from… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Jeep® Brand Reveals Plan to Become the Leading Electrified SUV Brand on the Market004352

Japan raises concern over U.S. eligibility rules on EV subsidies

LOS ANGELES — Japan has expressed concern to the U.S. that Japanese electric vehicles may not be eligible for Washington’s new subsidy program.  Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura, who is visiting the U.S., told Commerce Secretary Gina M. Raimondo on Wednesday that sales of Japanese-brand EVs could be hurt by the eligibility… Continue reading Japan raises concern over U.S. eligibility rules on EV subsidies

Solid-state batteries: Japanese players seek early lead in testing

TOKYO — As solid-state batteries move closer to broad use in electric cars and other equipment, some Japanese companies will make a bid for early-mover advantage in the emerging field of testing these next-generation power sources. Nippon Steel Technology, a unit of Japan’s top steelmaker, plans to launch by March 2023 a testing service at… Continue reading Solid-state batteries: Japanese players seek early lead in testing

BYD to build 150,000 cars a year in Thailand

BANGKOK — BYD, China’s top electric vehicle producer, will make Thailand its first production hub in Southeast Asia, a move likely to challenge Chinese brands already in the kingdom and poised to capitalize on an expected, government-aided surge in demand. Liu Xueliang, BYD’s Asia-Pacific division manager, said the company intends to build a production center… Continue reading BYD to build 150,000 cars a year in Thailand

Electrify America wants to make EV chargers as easy to use as gas pumps

Electrify America has unveiled a redesign of its charging stations designed to make them more consumer friendly. The changes include labels that clearly indicate charging levels, a new “balanced charging” system that delivers the maximum charge possible to each vehicle and clearer payment options. The updates were made following EV driver surveys and are designed… Continue reading Electrify America wants to make EV chargers as easy to use as gas pumps