Volkswagen Group estimates it could get up to $10.6 billion in US incentives for a cell factory in North America.
Month: March 2023
Tesla ships more Model S and Model X to Europe, could it be HW4?
Tesla is continuing to ship Model S and Model X vehicles to Europe after beginning initial deliveries last year. With the introduction of Hardware 4 being implemented in these vehicles and deliveries already beginning in the U.S., Tesla could be rolling out the first HW4 units to European customers. New images of Tesla Model S […]
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Supply chain shortages may make ambitious EV adoption goals unlikely
An industry survey found only 39 percent thought going all-EV by 2040 was achievable.
BYD issues discount in China as the EV price battle continues
BYD has announced discounts on its most popular EV models for the month of March. While the effects of Tesla’s price cuts earlier this year have certainly been felt in western markets, the impact has been even more profound in China, where Tesla is locked in a head-to-head battle for EV sales dominance with BYD. […]
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EV-optimized Airstream, range-boosting Lightship, utility-funded EV charging: Today’s Car News
Airstream goes small with an EV-optimized travel trailer for SXSW. A mammoth RV travel trailer claims to maintain the 300-mile range of an electric tow vehicle. And should utility ratepayers foot the cost of a charging network? This and more, here at G…
Nissan sends EV from pole to pole
Early in February, Nissan unveiled an adventure-ready version of the new Ariya electric SUV, which will undertake a 27,000km trip from the magnetic North Pole to the South Pole. During this epic adventure aiming to kick off this March, the Ariya will need to cope with breathtaking but extreme terrains and environments, including ice fields, […]
Autel Energy’s newest EV charger, the MaxiCharger AC Ultra
Autel Energy has released its newest EV charger, the MaxiCharger AC Ultra, for the North American market. The AC Ultra features dual charging ports, multiple network capabilities, robust all-weather resistance, and an eight-inch touchscreen for advertising. The NEMA 3R-rated housing protects the unit’s electrical components in inclement weather and gives it a wide operating temperature… Read more »
Tesla supplier CATL sees massive income increase supported by EV market domination
Chinese battery maker and Tesla supplier CATL reported its earnings for 2022 today and showed a massive increase in overall income from the year prior, and it was supported largely by its domination in supplying EV makers with cells. CATL reported a net income growth of 92.9 percent from the year prior, seeing 30.72 billion […]
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BorgWarner to supply 800 V SiC inverters to a major global OEM
BorgWarner says it will provide 800 V silicon carbide (SiC) inverters to “a major global OEM,” in addition to the 400 V inverters it already supplies to the company. BorgWarner will supply two variants of the inverters: a 250 kW version will be used in passenger cars and all-wheel-drive crossovers, and a 350 kW module… Read more »
Faraday Battery Challenge funds projects on recycling, digital twins, innovative battery materials and production
Innovate UK‘s Faraday Battery Challenge will support 17 new EV battery initiatives with £27.6 million. The new projects will advance various types of EV battery technology, including digital twins, battery recycling and next-generation materials. All the projects integrate technological, market and commercial aspects designed to increase UK battery value chain competitiveness. OXLiD is investigating Lithium-sulfur… Read more »
