GM’s Transition to an All-Electric Future Begins with an Off-Road Supertruck and Commercial Delivery EV, Both Powered By Ultium Platform Delivery of the 1st BrightDrop EV600s and GMC HUMMER EV Pickup highlights the versatility of GM’s flexible Ultium Platform 2021-12-17 DETROIT – A new era begins today for General Motors with the deliveries of its… Continue reading @GM: GM’s Transition to an All-Electric Future Begins with an Off-Road Supertruck and Commercial Delivery EV, Both Powered By Ultium Platform
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@GM: BrightDrop Delivers 1st All-Electric EV600 Vehicles to FedEx
BrightDrop Delivers 1st All-Electric EV600 Vehicles to FedEx FedEx and BrightDrop reach major milestone in effort to electrify last-mile deliveries 2021-12-17 DETROIT – Today, BrightDrop delivered the first five of 500 electric light commercial vehicles to FedEx, the first customer to the receive the EV600s, which are the fastest built vehicles, from concept to market,… Continue reading @GM: BrightDrop Delivers 1st All-Electric EV600 Vehicles to FedEx
He Helped Build Tesla. Now He Hopes to Do the Same at Lucid.
But mass producing automobiles is a challenge of a different magnitude. Initial versions of the Air cost almost $35,000 more than a top-of-the-line Tesla Model S Plaid. To be profitable, Lucid must appeal to more than just a superwealthy elite. “Lucid’s biggest risks are getting to scale and capacity,” said Daniel Ives, a senior analyst… Continue reading He Helped Build Tesla. Now He Hopes to Do the Same at Lucid.
JPMorgan says Tesla owes it $162 million because of an Elon Musk tweet.
Elon Musk’s Twitter post about taking Tesla private is still dogging him, more than three years later. On Monday, JPMorgan Chase sued Tesla in federal court, seeking $162 million that the bank says the electric automaker owes it under a stock options contract the companies signed in 2014. At the heart of the dispute is… Continue reading JPMorgan says Tesla owes it $162 million because of an Elon Musk tweet.
Hyundai IONIQ 5 East Coast Buyer Exemplifies New Set of Owners Making the Transition to Electric
Hyundai IONIQ 5 First East Coast Buyer Exemplifies New Set of Owners Making the Transition to Electric. Tweet this “As a captain for a major cargo airline flying large freighter planes, I am immersed in technology and how it’s reshaped the industry. The IONIQ 5 is the perfect vehicle for me as I appreciate its… Continue reading Hyundai IONIQ 5 East Coast Buyer Exemplifies New Set of Owners Making the Transition to Electric
GM announces first deliveries of GMC Hummer EV pickup truck
GM announced today that it produced the first GMC Hummer EV pickup trucks for customers’ deliveries, which can now begin. It’s the second electric pickup truck to hit the market. In October of last year, GM officially launched its GMC Hummer EV, an all-electric “supertruck” with up to 350 miles of range and a starting price… Continue reading GM announces first deliveries of GMC Hummer EV pickup truck
FedEx takes delivery of first electric delivery vans from GM’s BrightDrop
FedEx confirmed today that it has taken delivery of the first electric delivery vans from GM’s BrightDrop division. The first 5 EVs of the 500 that the logistic giant ordered. BrightDrop was launched earlier this year as a new electric delivery and logistic unit of GM. The new division launched by announcing that FedEx has… Continue reading FedEx takes delivery of first electric delivery vans from GM’s BrightDrop
Audi opening a unique charging hub concept with 320 kW chargers and exclusive upstairs lounge
Next week, Audi will open what it is calling “world’s first” charging hub concept in Nuremberg, Germany, complete with reservation options and a lounge area. Audi’s pilot project is intended to test charging solutions for the impending demand for EV infrastructure, particularly in urban areas where drivers might not have access to charging at home.… Continue reading Audi opening a unique charging hub concept with 320 kW chargers and exclusive upstairs lounge
Tesla faces investor lawsuit over Musk tweets on 10% stock sales
San Francisco, Dec 14 (Reuters) – Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) was hit by a lawsuit over CEO Elon Musk’s social media posts including his Twitter poll on stock sales that pulled down its stock prices. Tesla investor David Wagner called for access to internal documents to investigate whether Tesla and Musk violated an agreement with the… Continue reading Tesla faces investor lawsuit over Musk tweets on 10% stock sales
SMMT statement on UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement
17 December 2021 #SMMT News Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said: The announcement of the first full and all new post-Brexit trade deal provides the UK automotive sector with tariff-free access to Australia, one of the main global growth markets. It also creates an opportunity to diversify supply chains to build the batteries essential for… Continue reading SMMT statement on UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement