Mercedes-Benz to launch Level 3 automated driving tech in the US by Q4

Mercedes-Benz announced plans to launch its Level 3 automated driving technology in the United States by the fourth quarter.  The luxury automaker received approval for its Level 3 automated driving technology, Drive Pilot, in California and Nevada. Drive Pilot received approval in California before Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology.  “Drive Pilot demonstrates once more that our pioneering spirit […]

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Rivian stock gets two thumbs up from Jim Cramer

Rivian is expected to beat its Q3 2023 delivery reports. Now, Rivian has caught Jim Cramer’s attention. “This is just one unbelievably positive note. If you’re looking for an [EV stock] that’s doing well, let’s point to Rivian,” said the Mad Money host. This year the EV startup’s performance this year has been phenomenal. Rivian beat […]

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Tesla manufacturing facility in Thailand teased by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin of Thailand teased a potential Tesla manufacturing facility in his country.  Last week, the Prime Minister of Thailand met with Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The pair talked about Tesla, SpaceX, and Starlink. “Met with Elon Musk and team during my trip to #UNGA in New York. We had a good conversation on […]

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Ford sponsors Rebelle Rally where Mustang Mach-E will compete

2023 is the first year Ford will be an official sponsor of the Rebelle Rally. The legacy automaker is entering five teams at this year’s Rebelle Rally, and one of them will be the all-electric Mustang Mach-E Rally.  The Rebelle Rally is a women’s off-road navigation rally raid, the first in the United States. It […]

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Study on Ford’s BlueOval SK shows growth impact it will have in Kentucky

A study on Ford’s $5.8 billion BlueOval SK battery park shows the growth impact it will have in Kentucky. The Hardin County Chamber of Commerce (HCCC) recently released a long-term economic impact study it commissioned to show the effects Ford’s BlueOval SK Battery park would have on Elizabethtown, Hardin County, and the state of Kentucky.  “With the […]

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Tesla Powerwall flips the bill for sports club from €600 in payments to €20 in profit

Tesla Powerwalls helped the DJK Weingarts Sports Club flip its electricity bill. The popular sports club went from paying €600 ($638) per month for power to generating up to €20 (~$21) every month. Thomas Theinert is the Head of Finance at DJK Weingarts. After moving to Upper Franconia in Kunreuth, Germany, Theinert retired and started […]

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Tesla V4 Supercharger installations start in Italy

Tesla V4 Supercharger installations started in Italy. The latest Tesla V4 Superchargers recently opened to the public in the southeast of Rome. They are the first V4 Superchargers in the country. The Supercharger station offers both V3 and V4 Supercharger stalls.  Italy is the latest country in Europe to receive Tesla’s V4 Supercharger stalls. The […]

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Rivian opens store in Brooklyn for R1T, R1S demo drives & more

On September 22, 2023, Rivian officially opens the doors to its new retail store in Brooklyn, a few blocks away from Domino Park and the Williamsburg Bridge. Rivian invites customers to visit its Brooklyn store to explore R1T and R1S options.  “Think playground, not showroom. You’re welcome to jump in and on our vehicles,” Rivian […]

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XCharge secures funding for global product line expansion

On September 20, 2023, XCharge Group secured a new investment from Shell Ventures to fund its global expansion plans.  XCharge is a global battery-integrated electric vehicle charging provider that was founded in 2015. The EV charging provider celebrated its second investment from Shell Ventures after a successful Series-B funding round in 2021.  Shell Ventures is a corporate […]

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Hyundai allegedly rushing construction on $7.6B EV factory GA due to IRA incentives

Hyundai is reportedly rushing the construction of its $7.6 billion electric vehicle (EV) and battery production facility due to the EV tax incentives tied to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The South Korean automaker has been moving fast to produce electric vehicles in the United States since President Biden and his Administration passed the Inflation […]

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