In a statement Volkswagen said, it will unveil a production version of its long-awaited ID.Buzz on March 9. The ID.Buzz is an electric reincarnation of its beloved Microbus which VW plans to launch in the US in late 2023. The EV… Read More ›
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GM’s BrightDrop signs EV supply deal with Walmart Inc and FedEx Corp
In a statement General Motors Co said, its electric commercial vehicle business, BrightDrop, has signed a deal to supply EVs with Walmart Inc and has expanded its supply agreement with FedEx Corp. It did not announce the financial terms of the… Read More ›
China’s BYD and CATL defer building dedicated factory for Apple citing political tensions
According to three sources familiar with the knowledge at hand, Apple Inc’s negotiations with China’s BYD and CATL over battery supplies for its planned electric vehicle have stalled after the Chinese company refused to set up teams and build U.S. plants… Read More ›
Collusion among British EV charging operators reduces competition in the EV charging market: CMA
On Friday, Britain’s competition regulator said, it has begun an investigation into some electric vehicle chargepoint operators on motorways and highways; the development comes at a time when it is laying out guidelines to ensure the rollout of a robust… Read More ›
SK Innovation weighing options to withdraw from battery business in US
On Tuesday, in a statement South Korea’s SK Innovation Co Ltd said it is considering all options which includes pulling out of its battery business in the United States if U.S. President Joe Biden does not overturn a trade panel’s… Read More ›
Indonesia signs $9.8 billion deal for constructing integrated electric battery factory from upstream to downstream
In a significant development South Korea has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a unit of South Korean giant LG Group for a battery investment deal valued at $9.8 billion electric vehicle (EV). The deal, signed on December 18,… Read More ›
Swiss EV startup Piëch Automotive AG hires former CEO of VW & Porsche
On Monday, in a statement, Swiss electric car startup Piëch Automotive AG stated, it has appointed the former CEO of Porsche and Volkswagen, Matthias Mueller, as its new chairman. Incidentally, Piëch Automotive is founded by Anton Piëch, who is the… Read More ›
Tesla reduces China-made Model 3 price before delivery
According to Tesla Inc’s China website, the U.S. electric vehicle maker will cut the starting price for its China-made Model 3 sedans by 16% to $42,919 (299,050 yuan) after it receives Chinese subsidies for electric vehicles. The reduction in vehicle… Read More ›
Tesla’s futuristic Cyber makes a bold entry into the pickup truck segment
Tesla Inc has unveiled an electric pickup truck which features a futuristic angular body in gunmetal gray that somewhat resembles an armored vehicle. The Cyber truck, with starting price of $39,900, is less expensive than was initially flagged. During the… Read More ›
Tesla’s European Gigafactory to be in accordance to EU rules: Dietmar Woidke
Following Elon Musk’s statement that electric vehicle pioneer Tesla will build its first European Gigafactory near the new Berlin airport, the premier of the Brandenburg state said, it would be in accordance with EU rules. “We’re operating within the framework… Read More ›