According to data from the automotive industry, while increased consumer adoption of full-electric cars have grabbed headlines, sales of gasoline-electric hybrid have quietly achieved record sales in the United States in 2020. While US carmakers including Tesla Inc and Ford Motor… Read More ›
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Unrealizable production of magnesium by China, adds to headwinds facing automakers
In recent days, European automakers who are already reeling from the global chip shortage have hastened to reassure shareholders that shortages in magnesium do not, for now pose a risk to production plans. Car part suppliers and industry associations have… Read More ›
GM opens battery cell development center in Michigan, aims to hammer down cost of batteries by 60%
In a statement General Motors Co said, it will open a battery cell development center in Michigan in an effort to bring down the cost of lithium ion and solid state batteries and boost the driving range of electric vehicles. The… Read More ›
Tesla to sell longer driving range Model 3 vehicles in China
On Friday, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology stated, Tesla Inc has secured an approval from the government to sell a longer-range Chinese-made model 3 vehicles in the country. These Model 3 vehicles will have a driving range of… Read More ›
Daimler discontinues sales of Smart mini-cars from U.S., Canada
There is a preference for larger, more efficient EVs that provide more milerange in the U.S. and Canada. Small two-person mini-cars are passe. In a significant development, German automaker Daimler AG stated, it will discontinue the tiny, two-person Smart cars,… Read More ›
Tesla’s shares rise following launch of new Model 3 for $45,000
With U.S. tax breaks on Tesla cars set to diminish, it would be smart for potential buyers to snag one at cost-effective prices. Following the launch of a new Tesla Model 3 version for $45,000, shares of the U.S. electric… Read More ›