electric vehicle

Tesla Launches Cheaper Model X, Model S EVs

Cost of living spec? Electric car giant Tesla launches new versions of existing models, but just that little bit cheaper

1 year ago

Lawsuit By Tesla Owners Allege False Range Claims

Three Tesla owners in California launch proposed class action lawsuit against Elon Musk EV venture, alleging false range claims

1 year ago

Tesla ‘Meeting With Indian Govt’ Over Car Plant

Tesla reportedly meeting with Indian commerce minister as it looks to build domestic hub for low-cost car for domestic and…

1 year ago

Tesla Produces First Cybertruck At Texas Plant

Tesla produces first Cybertruck at Texas Gigafactory four years after original announcement and two years after original production target

1 year ago

Hybrid Car Explosion Kills Two People

Explosion of Life-Save hybrid car prototype, funded by the European Union, kills two people in southern Italy

1 year ago

New Stellantis Unit Takes Aim At EV Charging Anxiety

New unit at Jeep and Fiat parent Stellantis to aggregate charging points, offer range of customer services to ease EV…

1 year ago

BYD Rules Out UK EV Plant ‘Because Of Brexit’

World's biggest electric and hybrid carmaker BYD ruled out UK factory because of Brexit, after new law scraps US debut

2 years ago

Tesla Cuts US Prices Of Model S, Model X

Two of Tesla's most expensive electric vehicle (EV) models in the US have had their prices cut, in effort to…

2 years ago

Tesla ‘Considering’ Sigma Lithium Buyout

Telsa reportedly in talks about acquiring Canada's Sigma Lithium as demand for key EV battery material vastly outpaces supply

2 years ago

Funding Round Values China EV Maker Zeekr At $13bn

Geely electric vehicle brand Zeekr valued at $13bn following latest external funding round, as company prepares for possible IPO

2 years ago

CES 2023: Sony, Honda Officially Unveils Afeela EV Concept

Gaming meets mobility. Sony Honda Mobility reveals its first electric vehicle concept at CES 2023 show in Las Vegas

2 years ago

EU Legislation Targets Battery Replacement By Users

European Union reaches provisional agreement that will require that portable devices to have user-replaceable batteries

2 years ago

Britishvolt Secures Funding For Five Weeks

Staff at battery start-up Britishvolt in Northumberland take a pay cut, after it secures five-week funding lifeline

2 years ago

Tesla Recalls 1.1 Million Vehicles Over Window Closing Issue

Injury risk with automatic window reversal system sees Tesla recall nearly 1.1 million vehicles in the United States

2 years ago

Ola Plans Premium Electric Car For Indian Market

SoftBank-backed ride-hailing firm Ola Electric announces range of electric cars starting in 2024 following success in electric two-wheelers

2 years ago

ABB Delays IPO Of Electric Vehicle Charging Unit

Swiss industrial and tech conglomerate ABB delays planned flotation of electric vehicle charging operations a second time, citing market volatility

2 years ago

Tesla Researchers Tout 100 Year Battery Design

Tesla's advanced battery researchers releases paper of new nickel-based battery that could last 100 years without needing to be replaced

2 years ago

Tesla Signs Deal To Source More Nickel – Report

Deal to source essential ingredient for electric vehicle batteries secured by Tesla, amid supply chain issues during pandemic and Ukraine…

3 years ago

Sony And Honda Team Up For Electric Vehicles

Strange bedfellows? Sony and Honda are to create joint venture, in order to make and sell electric vehicles (EVs) from…

3 years ago

Tesla To Double Manufacturing With New Shanghai Factory – Report

World's most valuable car maker Tesla is to construct new factory in Shanghai, to more than double China production capacity

3 years ago

Tesla Sued For Racial Discrimination By California

Another reason for Elon Musk to hate California, as local agency sues electric car maker for race discrimination and harassment

3 years ago

Biden Earmarks $5bn For US Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

US government establishes $5 billion fund to help US states construct nationwide electric vehicle charging network across major transportation routes

3 years ago

Nissan To End Development Of New Combustion Engines – Report

First of many? Japanese car giant Nissan to end development of all combustion engines in all markets, except for the…

3 years ago

Tesla Recalls 817,000 Vehicles Over Seatbelt Reminder

Why no recalls elsewhere? Tesla is recalling more than 817,000 vehicles in the United States - this time concerning a…

3 years ago

CES 2022: Sony Mulls Electric Vehicle Entry

Sony car? Japanese giant seeks to capitalise on sensor and entertainment expert with possible entry into the electric vehicle market

3 years ago

Rivian Delays Long Range SUVs, Pickups To 2023

Rivian has reportedly warned customers it will delay deliveries of its electric pickup and SUV models featuring big battery packs

3 years ago

Rivian Shares Hit Record Low On 2021 Production Cuts

Rivian shares slump to record low following November IPO after it cuts production target for 2021 and highlights supply-chain challenges

3 years ago

Ford And Rivian Cancel Joint EV Development

Ford and Rivian call off plans for joint development of Ford-branded electric vehicle, as battery life of Rivian's Amazon delivery…

3 years ago

Amazon-Backed Rivian Raises Another $2.5bn From Investors

Electric vehicle start-up raises another $2.5bn from existing investors such as Amazon, as it looks to deliver first vehicles this…

3 years ago

Foxconn In Talks With Wisconsin For EV Plant

Taiwanese iPhone maker Foxconn in talks with US state of Wisconsin to build electric vehicles on site of massive cancelled…

3 years ago