Tesla price cuts push EV market toward affordability with broader influence

Tesla cut prices on its cars once again recently and contributed to a broader scope of affordability for electric vehicles. As new vehicle transaction prices declined once again in September, according to Kelley Blue Book data, Tesla is the culprit, helping consumers find industry-leading vehicles for a reasonable price. Electric vehicle prices are down more than […]

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Porsche Taycan faces recall in China over battery issues

Porsche is recalling 2,570 Taycans in China due to battery issues. The recall affects vehicles produced between September 22, 2022 and August 3, 2023. As per an announcement posted by China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), some of the recalled Porsche Taycan units might have issues with their battery packs. Due to insufficient sealant […]

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Mercedes-Benz sees nearly 300% growth in U.S. EV sales

Mercedes-Benz reported its sales for the third quarter in the United States, and electric vehicles are making their mark on the brand’s overall look. While there was a slight decrease in the concentration of EV sales compared to Q2, the German automaker is still looking at numbers that are more than respectable. In Q3, Mercedes-Benz […]

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Lordstown Motors founder buys back company assets in bankruptcy sale

Lordstown Motors founder and former CEO Steve Burns is buying back the company’s assets out of bankruptcy for $10 million. Burns’ intentions were highlighted in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).  “On September 29, 2023, the Selling Entities entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with LAS Capital and Mr. Stephen S. […]

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France’s FEDA issues warning about giga press technology and its supposed risks

The French Automobile Distribution Federation (FEDA) recently issued an alert about the risks of giga press technology. As per the federation, the growing practice of using giga castings in the vehicle production process carries risks for the auto industry. Giga casting is a manufacturing process that involves the use of mammoth machines to produce entire […]

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EV adoption spurs updated guidance on parking structure design

As electric vehicles (EVs) become increasingly common on roads around the world, many infrastructural changes will be needed to accommodate them. One example includes the design of parking garages, which some say will require updated fire safety protocols and additional modifications to accommodate the heavy weight of EVs. The United Kingdom’s Institution of Structural Engineers […]

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Cruise robotaxi runs over pedestrian that got hit by human-driven car

A pedestrian was seriously injured after getting hit by two cars in San Francisco on Monday night, one of which was a Cruise robotaxi. The woman was crossing the intersection of Market and 5th streets when she was struck by a human-driven vehicle. The impact was so notable that she rolled into the path of […]

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NBA star Jimmy Butler pledges to go electric after gas station shock

NBA star Jimmy Butler was shocked when he stopped to fill his car up with gas. Facing a gas bill of $145, Butler noted that he was going electric.  In a post on his Instagram Story, which has since been shared across multiple social media platforms like X, Butler could be seen joking that gas […]

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Fisker looks to deliver 300 Ocean SUVs per day

Electric vehicle startup Fisker Inc. is looking to ramp the deliveries of its Ocean all-electric crossover to about 300 units per day. The company is also expanding its retail teams and adding delivery centers in the United States.  Fisker has adopted a rather conservative approach this 2023. Initially, the company estimated that it would see […]

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