Dyson scrapped their electric vehicle plans: Here’s why

In 2017, Sir James Dyson of the well-known Dyson Vacuum Company launched a project to produce an electric car. But recently, the company has unfortunately decided to scrap the project after determining that it was “not commercially viable.” Dyson and its engineers had developed a “fantastic electric car” according to the company’s founder, but the […]

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Rivian to hold public open-house event near Normal, IL production plant

Electric automaker Rivian has announced that they will host a “pop-up” event in Normal, Illinois, a town about two hours southwest of Chicago on Sunday, October 13. The event will act like an open-house, where members of the public will get a chance to talk with employees of the Rivian plant in Normal, IL. Rivian […]

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Porsche ramps hiring efforts as demand for Taycan exceeds expectations

Porsche’s new all-electric sports car, the Taycan, will have increased production rates after the German automaker said that demand for the vehicle proved higher than expected. The German automaker stated in March that 20,000 reservations were made for the new Taycan, though Head of Production Albrecht Reimold and Human Resources director Andreas Haffner stated in […]

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Nissan Leaf owner looks to buy Tesla Model 3 after battery invoice nightmare

A longtime Nissan Leaf owner and electric car enthusiast from Australia is looking to purchase a Tesla Model 3 for his next vehicle, following an unpleasant experience surrounding his present EV and a painfully large invoice for a battery replacement.  Canberra engineer Phillip Carlson has been a supporter of electric cars for a long time. […]

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UK wants a quicker transition to EVs and will invest £1B to prove it

The United Kingdom is expected to supply the electric car industry with a £1 billion ($1.23 billion) boost in order to expedite the transition from petrol-powered to battery-powered vehicles. The push is backed by Conservative politician Andrea Leadsom, the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy for the English Parliament, where she has […]

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