The Hyundai IONIQ 9 is officially available for preorder in South Korea as of February 03, 2025. The three-row SUV is expected to significantly impact the ever-growing global electric vehicle (EV) market, starting with its home country. Blending high performance with cutting-edge electric vehicle technology, Hyundai’s new SUV offers an Read more
Elon Musk has stated that U.S. President Donald Trump has “agreed” to the idea of shutting down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Musk shared the update during an X Spaces session with Vivek Ramaswamy, Iowa Senator Joni Ernst, and Utah Senator Mike Lee. DOGE on USAID: Over the Read more
Tesla has emerged as the leader in vehicle lifespan and mileage among various car brands and fuel types, as per a recent study. The research, which was published in Nature, was based on vehicle inspection data from the UK. Key Highlights on Tesla: As per the study, Tesla’s electric vehicles Read more
ABB is supplying Škoda Group with its compact and lightweight Traction Battery Pro Series for Škoda’s new fleet of electric railcars ordered by the Czech national railway operator, České dráhy. The initial agreement covers the delivery of 195 Pro 8C-850 battery packs for 15 battery-electric multiple units (BEMUs) in addition Read more
Schenker France, the French branch of global logistics firm DB Schenker, will soon take delivery of up to 66 electric trucks from French manufacturer Renault Trucks—the company’s most significant order of electric trucks to date. The order includes 60 16-ton E-Tech D electric rigids and 6 E-Tech T electric tractors—Schenker Read more
US-based Lithium Battery Company is investing $4 million to establish a 60,000 sq ft automated battery manufacturing facility in Tampa, Florida. The expansion includes a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) designation and features five specialized assembly lines designed to support defense contracts, artificial intelligence (AI) data center energy storage, and OEM Read more
Tesla sales are dropping like a rock in Europe based on early sales numbers coming for January 2025. Many are linking this to dissatisfaction with CEO Elon Musk’s meddling in European politics. While there’s undoubtedly some of that going on, it’s not the only factor. more…
Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV is officially on the market. On Monday, Hyundai opened IONIQ 9 pre-orders in South Korea, starting at around $41,000 with incentives. The flagship electric SUV can seat six people and has a driving range of up to 330 miles. more…
This isn’t exactly my first time dropping a container full of Chinese electric vehicles in the yard and cracking it open with childlike glee. But it is likely one of the most unique experiences I’ve had so far doing this, revealing inside a fleet of battery-powered Chinese electric mini-excavators and Read more
Canada has confirmed that, as part of its effort to retaliate against the US over President Trump’s trade war against allies, it will impose a 25% tariff on electric vehicles from the US. more…