One-in-three vehicles sold will be electric globally by 2028: AlixPartners

Financial advisory and global consulting firm AlixPartners released new projections for the future of the electric vehicle market, predicting sales could reach 33 percent by 2028 and 54 percent by 2035 as demand ramps up in major markets. EVs attributed for less than 8 percent of global automotive sales in 2021 and are now under […]

Audi CEO Duesmann pushes back against politicians opposing ICE ban

Audi CEO Markus Duesmann is pushing against politicians in Europe who oppose the bans internal combustion engine ban in 2035 while resolidifying his company’s plans to only offer fully-electric vehicles from 2026 on. “Our plan for phasing out combustion engine technology is in place,” Duesmann said in an interview with WirtschaftsWoche, a German magazine. “From 2026, […]

FedEx takes delivery of its first 150 BrightDrop EV delivery vans

FedEx announced on Tuesday that it has taken delivery of 150 electric delivery vans from BrightDrop. The General Motors startup is reducing carbon emissions in last-mile delivery. BrightDrop’s delivery of the Zevo 600 to FedEx, which is the fastest-to-market vehicle in GM’s history, is a crucial turning point for the e-commerce and transportation company as […]

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Ford selects Spain for EV production but anticipates substantial job cuts

Ford announced on Wednesday that it will begin making electric vehicles based on a next-generation architecture in Spain later this decade. As a result, this will have an impact on job losses at both its Spanish and German factories.  Ford believes the Valencia, Spain plant is the ideal location for making cars with a next-generation […]

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‘West Electric Highway’ develops EV charging in eight Western States

On Tuesday, two organizations by the names of ChargeWest and Utah Clean Cities (UCC) announced the creation of the “West Electric Highway”, developing electric vehicle charging infrastructure along strategic corridors and within points of interest. With 17 national parks, 7 East-West interstate routes, and a population of roughly 25 million people; the Mountain States region […]

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Redwood Materials and Toyota announce new EV battery recycling collaboration

Redwood Materials and Toyota announced today that they have entered a collaboration with Toyota Motor North America to create a “battery ecosystem across their lineup of electrified vehicles that encompasses all steps for full circularity.” The partnership will be based out of Redwood’s Northern Nevada Battery Materials Campus, where the companies will work together to […]

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Sony and Honda Invest 10 Billion Yen into New Joint Venture

Sony and Honda have announced a 10 billion yen ($74,083,950) joint venture in the creation of a new electric vehicle company known as Sony Honda Mobility Inc. The new, Tokyo-based auto manufacturer will take advantage of Sony’s experience in imaging, computer sensing, telecommunications, and “network and entertainment” technologies. Honda, on the other hand, will be […]

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Nio launches a Model Y competitor with the ES7 SUV

On Wednesday, Chinese EV automaker Nio launched its new ES7 sports utility vehicle, as the competition within China’s EV sector continues to heat up. This is the first SUV application of the “Design for Autonomous Driving (AD).” This will be the company’s first SUV application, which is Nio’s latest design language. “Nio Digital System for […]

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Polestar will unveil another new vehicle at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

Polestar announced earlier this week that it would be presenting its new Polestar 5 prototype at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, an event held from June 23 to June 26. Much like many other manufacturers, Polestar has long used the Goodwood Festival to showcase its work on concept cars, new vehicles, and in this case, […]

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