Tag: Electric vehicles

How GM plans to convince consumers to make the switch to electric vehicles

Electric Chevrolet Silverado shown at the New York Auto Show, April, 2022. Scott Mlyn | CNBC When people think of electric vehicles, their minds typically jump to Tesla. But Elon Musk’s company now has a lot more EV competition from Detroit.   Within the past six years, General Motors CEO Mary Barra has pushed the company… Continue reading How GM plans to convince consumers to make the switch to electric vehicles

Rivian recalling nearly all its vehicles over loose fastener

Electric truck and SUV maker Rivian Automotive said Friday it is recalling almost all the vehicles it has delivered to customers in order to tighten a loose fastener that could potentially affect drivers’ ability to steer. The company, which was founded in 2009, said it is recalling about 13,000 vehicles because a fastener connecting the… Continue reading Rivian recalling nearly all its vehicles over loose fastener

United Airlines Says It’ll Use Electric Planes for Flights Under 200 Miles

Is this the future of short-haul flights? Getting Airborne United Airlines, one of the largest airlines in the world, has shared preliminary plans to get an electric fleet of planes airborne at CNBC‘s ESG Impact Virtual Conference on Thursday. The aviation giant is optimistic about the endeavor and is projecting it could have electric powered… Continue reading United Airlines Says It’ll Use Electric Planes for Flights Under 200 Miles

Elon Musk Says Cybertruck Could Move Through Water Faster With a Propeller

“You’d need an electric propeller mounted on the tow hitch to go faster than a few knots.” Going Amphibious Last month, in the face of a devastating hurricane, Tesla CEO Elon Musk promised that its long-awaited Cybertruck pickup would technically be an amphibious vessel. “Cybertruck will be waterproof enough to serve briefly as a boat,… Continue reading Elon Musk Says Cybertruck Could Move Through Water Faster With a Propeller

Rivian recalls 13,000 EVs due to potential steering control problem

Rivian has notified customers that it’s recalling 13,000 EVs — or almost all of the electric trucks and SUVs it has ever delivered — due to an issue that could render drivers unable to steer and control their vehicles. The company issued the recall after becoming aware of seven reports wherein a fastener connecting the… Continue reading Rivian recalls 13,000 EVs due to potential steering control problem

Tesla Semi truck production begins with first deliveries on 1st December

Battery supply issues have hampered Tesla’s progress in bringing its Semi truck to market, but Elon Musk has now confirmed that production has begun via a social media post. PepsiCo was one of the first large companies to place orders for the all-electric HGV, and will take delivery on 1 December according to Musk. With… Continue reading Tesla Semi truck production begins with first deliveries on 1st December

New Volvo EX90 to feature advanced safety systems and bi-directional charging

Volvo is set to take a big step towards full-electrification in 2022, with the launch of a ground-up EV replacement for its flagship XC90 SUV. The new model is dubbed the EX90, and it’ll be unveiled in full on 9th November before going on sale next year.  Our exclusive images – derived from patent drawings… Continue reading New Volvo EX90 to feature advanced safety systems and bi-directional charging

Betting on flexibility, China’s Nio will only rent cars in new EU markets

By Victoria Waldersee BERLIN (Reuters) – Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio will only lease its cars when it launches in four European markets this year, its CEO told Reuters on Friday, betting that flexibility will be a key selling point as drivers switch to the new technology. Users will be able to lease a car… Continue reading Betting on flexibility, China’s Nio will only rent cars in new EU markets