Battery supplier Samsung SDI has recalled up to 180,196 battery packs for internal cell failures, which can lead to a loss of power and increased risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports (via Automotive Dive). The suspect cells were manufactured between July 1, 2020 and March 28, Read more
Mangrove Lithium has secured $35 million in financing to start construction of an electrochemical lithium refining plant in Delta, British Columbia. New investors included Mitsubishi, Asahi Kasei, InBC Investment, Orion Industrial Ventures and Export Development Canada. Existing investors Breakthrough Energy Ventures, BMW i Ventures and BDC Capital also joined the Read more
10 Tesla Cybertrucks will be added to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police (LVMPD) fleet for patrol and SWAT. The electric trucks were donated. more…
Volvo is raising the bar with its new fully electric ES90. It’s the fastest-charging Volvo yet, and with up to 435 miles (700 km) range, it can also drive further than ever. Volvo calls it “one of the most technically advanced cars,” EV or gas-powered on the market. more…
You may even forget where to buy gas.
Lucid is searching for a new CEO but won’t “reinvent the company.” Plus: Stellantis also needs a new top executive at a difficult time.
It turns out simpler might be better—who knew? But owners of both mainstream and luxury EVs remain highly satisfied.
Tesla Cybertruck will be getting one highly-anticipated feature that many owners questioned whether it would have the necessary hardware for: Adaptive Headlights. Tesla is ready to roll out Adaptive, or Matrix, Headlights on the new Model Y as deliveries begin in March. The headlights use the external cameras to identify Read more
An initial version of what is effectively Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) has started going live in China this week, and some early users are commenting on how well it’s performing in the country—despite only being available in North America previously. In response to some of these reports, Elon Musk has Read more
Lucid Motors CEO Peter Rawlinson has stepped down as the company’s top executive this week, and the company has named an interim leader as it begins the search for a successor. On Tuesday, Lucid announced in a press release that Peter Rawlinson will transition from the role of CEO to Read more