Tag: Electric vehicles

Zeon Charging to set up 400 EV chargers across Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu-based electric charging infrastructure company Zeon Charging has confirmed plans to invest Rs 250 crore in setting up EV charger infrastructure in the State.  An MoU to that effect was signed recently in the presence of Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M K Stalin at the Tamil Nadu Investment Conclave 2021 in Coimbatore. Early this year,… Continue reading Zeon Charging to set up 400 EV chargers across Tamil Nadu

Ford and Rivian scrap plans to co-develop EV

Ford and electric vehicle start-up Rivian have scrapped plans to jointly develop an EV after mutually deciding to focus on their own projects.  Ford CEO Jim Farley confirmed the decision to Automotive News and said the firm will now proceed with increasing global EV production to 600,000 annually by 2023.  “Right now, we have growing confidence in our ability to win… Continue reading Ford and Rivian scrap plans to co-develop EV

Tesla unveils $20,000 Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit for Model S Plaid

Tesla has unveiled the first new track-ready accessory kit for Model S Plaid: a $20,000 Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit. The Model S Plaid has been on the market for half a year and it has already impressed many with its incredible performance. Aside from the $1 million limited-production Rimac Nevera, it’s the quickest production car… Continue reading Tesla unveils $20,000 Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit for Model S Plaid

Autos & TransportationGerman union fears new Tesla works council will be top heavyNovember 24, 2021

A logo of the electric-vehicle maker Tesla is seen near a shopping complex in Beijing, China January 5, 2021. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to reuters.com Register BERLIN, Nov 24 (Reuters) – A works council being set up by Tesla staff at the company’s new Gruenheide plant near Berlin risks being… Continue reading Autos & TransportationGerman union fears new Tesla works council will be top heavyNovember 24, 2021

@GM: Cadillac Begins LYRIQ All-Electric SUV Presales in China

Cadillac Begins LYRIQ All-Electric SUV Presales in China 2021-11-18 On the evening of November 17, Cadillac started presales of the LYRIQ, its first all-electric SUV, in China. In just one hour, more than 1,000 preorders were received – which is equivalent to one LYRIQ ordered about every three seconds. As of noon today, more than 2,000… Continue reading @GM: Cadillac Begins LYRIQ All-Electric SUV Presales in China

Ionity lands €700 million investment from BlackRock, automakers to expand EV fast-charging network

Ionity, an electric vehicle fast-charging charging network provider whose owners include Daimler AG and Volkswagen Group, has scored a €700 million ($783 million) investment from BlackRock Global and existing shareholders to expand its footprint across Europe. The company, which was founded in 2017, installs ultra-high-speed EV charging stations. It was launched as a joint venture… Continue reading Ionity lands €700 million investment from BlackRock, automakers to expand EV fast-charging network

Tesla increases prices globally as supply chain issues persist

Tesla has increased Model 3 and Model Y prices in several more international markets, including some critical ones like China and Canada. Pressure from supply chain problems is assumed to be responsible. Over the last year, Electrek has consistently covered price increases to Tesla’s lineup in the US, where the automaker has incrementally increased prices… Continue reading Tesla increases prices globally as supply chain issues persist

@VW Group: More than 5,000 new fast charging points by 2025: Massive expansion by IONITY strengthens Audi’s charging offering004249

A well-developed charging infrastructure forms the very backbone of electrified mobility. That is why IONITY is investing around 700 million euros to install more than 5,000 additional fast-charging points by 2025. As such, the joint venture – in which Volkswagen, with its Porsche and Audi brands, has a stake – is creating more than 1,000… Continue reading @VW Group: More than 5,000 new fast charging points by 2025: Massive expansion by IONITY strengthens Audi’s charging offering004249

EV Connect to provide charging management and network services for GM dealerships

GM has approved EV Connect as a solution provider to support the deployment of charging stations at GM dealerships across the US and Canada. EV Connect will provide its charging management solutions, which include data analytics and 24/7 customer support. The first charging stations under the new program have been installed at select GM dealers,… Continue reading EV Connect to provide charging management and network services for GM dealerships