As the auto industry splinters over the switch to electric vehicles, Volvo Cars AB is the second major manufacturer to leave Europe’s auto lobby. Fellow automaker Stellantis announced its plans to leave the group last month. Volvo Cars have plans to produce only electric vehicles by 2030. On Friday, the company says the ACEA lobby’s […]
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Volkswagen announced on Thursday that it would invest more than 20 billion euros ($20.38 billion) alongside its partners in a battery cell business, creating 20,000 jobs and reaching annual revenues exceeding 20 billion euros by 2030. At the groundbreaking ceremony for its first European battery cell facility, the automaker announced that the PowerCo unit would […]
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Autonomy, an electric vehicle subscription company that offers customers a quick, affordable, and easy method to drive a Tesla Model 3, is now available in the Google Play Store. The Android app from Autonomy will work on devices running Android 10 and newer. The service was formerly exclusive to iOS users. Scott Painter, founder, and […]
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Despite the shortages of computer chips and other logistical issues that have compelled other automakers to reduce output dramatically, Tesla defied industry trends and showed a 4% rise in brand loyalty. The percentage of customers who choose the same brand when they trade in or purchase their next car is a measure of brand loyalty. […]
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A GMC Hummer EV Edition 1 has sold for $324,500 at the Barrett-Jackson’s Las Vegas Auction over the weekend. The original MSRP of the vehicle is about $110,000. This GMC Hummer EV Edition 1 at Barrett-Jackson’s Las Vegas auction is not the first Hummer EV to sell for an extremely high price at an auction. […]
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A 50-year-old Las Vegas resident was charged with operating a cryptocurrency scam that netted him $45 million and 39 brand-new Teslas, among other things. On Wednesday, a federal grand jury indicted Neil Suresh Chandran on charges that he had scammed more than 10,000 people out of their money since June 2018. To persuade the victims […]
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Audi dealers have noted that the inventory problems they have been experiencing may not end until next year. These challenges remain as the German automaker struggles to procure enough microchips to keep its vehicle production going, according to an executive. Due to supply difficulties that have impeded manufacturing at its factories in Germany and Mexico, […]
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According to Governor Kathy Hochul’s announcement today, the New York Power Authority will offer free electric car charging at EVolve NY Direct Current Fast Chargers throughout the state from July 1 to July 5. The initiative is expected to help encourage travelers to use emissions-free electric vehicles during the busy Fourth of July holiday weekend. […]
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Troy Nehls, a U.S. Representative for Fort Bend County, Texas, wrote a letter asking Tesla CEO Elon Musk to work with government officials to strengthen the United States’ power grids and ensure their long-term resiliency and affordability. Nehls had previously voiced opposition to the growth of public charging stations for electric vehicles. He believes that […]
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As a result of unprecedented economic conditions, South Korean battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution Ltd. (LGES) is reportedly reevaluating a $1.3 billion investment plan for a factory in Arizona. In response to the soaring demand for electric vehicles across the United States, LG Energy Solutions announced that it would construct a $1.4 billion battery production […]
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