At the start of the month, Rivian achieved a major milestone. The Environmental Protection Agency published official range estimates for the company’s R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV, putting both vehicles one step closer to an official launch. Rivian has now hit another important milestone. After months of building pre-production vehicles, this morning our first… Continue reading Rivian starts building R1T electric trucks for customers
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@Mazda: 2022 Mazda CX-5: greater refinement and a new grade structure
A significantly updated version of Mazda’s stylish, spacious and dynamic SUV, the CX-5, goes on sale throughout Europe early next year. The 2022 Mazda CX-5 introduces Mi-Drive drive mode selection, enhanced driving dynamics, new styling and stronger grade differentiation, improvements to on-board packaging and practicality, and an expanded range of safety features. The 2022 CX-5… Continue reading @Mazda: 2022 Mazda CX-5: greater refinement and a new grade structure
@Ford: Lisa Drake to Discuss Ford’s Plans to Lead in the Electric Revolution at Morgan Stanley Virtual Laguna Conference
DEARBORN, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lisa Drake, COO, Ford North America, will discuss Ford’s commitment to environmental sustainability and its plans to lead in the electric revolution at the Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference at 1:30 p.m. ET on Monday, Sept. 13. Drake will highlight Ford’s differentiated approach as it electrifies its iconic nameplates like the F-150 Lightning, Mustang… Continue reading @Ford: Lisa Drake to Discuss Ford’s Plans to Lead in the Electric Revolution at Morgan Stanley Virtual Laguna Conference
Lightning eMotors to sell ABB fast chargers under its Lightning Energy fleet charging brand
Lightning eMotors (NYSE: ZEV), a manufacturer of specialty EVs for fleets, has formed a partnership with electronics giant ABB (NYSE: ABB) to offer DC fast charging hardware for electric fleet vehicles. Lightning’s division Lightning Energy, which supplies charging solutions to fleet customers, will sell ABB DC fast charging systems, with power outputs from 20 kW… Continue reading Lightning eMotors to sell ABB fast chargers under its Lightning Energy fleet charging brand
Foxconn and Thailand’s PTT aim to rule EV market in Southeast Asia
BANGKOK — Thai oil and gas group PTT signed a joint venture deal with leading contract electronics producer Foxconn on Tuesday to make electric vehicles, propelling Bangkok’s strategy to turn Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy into the region’s top manufacturer and exporter of EVs. The state-owned PTT and the Taiwanese manufacturer look to produce EVs and… Continue reading Foxconn and Thailand’s PTT aim to rule EV market in Southeast Asia
JB Straubel’s Redwood Materials is expanding into the battery materials business
Redwood Materials, the company started by former Tesla co-founder JB Straubel that aims to create a circular supply chain for batteries, is expanding its business. While it has been known primarily as a recycling firm, Redwood plans to simplify the supply chain by producing critical battery materials right here in the U.S. To get there,… Continue reading JB Straubel’s Redwood Materials is expanding into the battery materials business
@Daimler: Mercedes-Benz do Brasil presents fully electric bus chassis eO500U
Stuttgart / São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil. Mercedes-Benz do Brasil has presented the fully electric eO500U bus chassis. The bus chassis was specially designed for Latin American cities and will be produced in São Bernardo do Campo, in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, from 2022 on. Sustainable, fully electric and quiet With the eO500U,… Continue reading @Daimler: Mercedes-Benz do Brasil presents fully electric bus chassis eO500U
Autocar Confidential: EVs getting cheaper, a future ‘lithium crunch’ and more
In this week’s Autocar confidential, we unveil the unlikely inspiration for Everrati’s electric 911, Bentley’s commitment to sustainable leather and the possibility of a future lithium shortage in the latter part of the decade. Charging less for EVs How’s this for a win-win? Mercedes-Benz boss Ola Källenius has outlined his aim for the firm to… Continue reading Autocar Confidential: EVs getting cheaper, a future ‘lithium crunch’ and more
Tesla plans energy trading team as company expands battery projects
The logo of car manufacturer Tesla is seen at a dealership in London, Britain, May 14, 2021. REUTERS/Matthew Childs Sept 8 (Reuters) – Electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) is looking to staff an energy trading team to support its battery and renewable power projects, according to Tesla’s website and an employee post on the… Continue reading Tesla plans energy trading team as company expands battery projects
Tesla sold 44,264 China-made vehicles in August, local deliveries up
BEIJING, Sept 8 (Reuters) – U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) in August sold 44,264 China-made vehicles, including 31,379 for export, the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) said on Wednesday. Local sales of China-made vehicles jumped to 12,885 cars last month from 8,621 cars in July. Tesla’s sales in the first month of each… Continue reading Tesla sold 44,264 China-made vehicles in August, local deliveries up