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We also discuss how Xiaomi’s “Apple EV” is off to a great start in terms of sales and why Rivian fears the repeal of IRA incentives.

A former executive at Rivian has departed from the electric vehicle (EV) maker to join multinational automaker Stellantis, heading up North American operations. Rivian’s VP of Manufacturing Operations Tim Fallon has left the company after just two years, and will now join Stellantis as the company’s North America Head of Read more

The cost includes a Nissan Leaf-compatible EV controller and a crashed donor car and a lot of DIY work.

Tesla launched a Drive Anywhere Package for new Model S and Model X purchases. Tesla’s Drive Anywhere Package costs an additional $5,000. It includes three main benefits that last up to 3 years.  Model S and Model X customers who purchase Tesla’s Drive Anywhere package will receive free Supercharger access Read more

Hyundai will produce its IONIQ BEV series and corresponding battery packs in Thailand. The South Korean automaker recently confirmed its $30 million investment in Thailand. Hyundai Motor Company plans to establish a battery electric vehicle (BEV) assembly plant in Thailand with its $30 million investment. Hyundai is partnering with local Read more

Tesla’s use of gigacastings may still attract criticism from car enthusiasts, but the world’s most prominent automakers are already adopting the technology. As per a recent report, Japanese automaker Toyota is poised to install a gigacasting machine at a vehicle production center in Aichi prefecture, Japan, as soon as this Read more

A study from Swedish social research company Sifo and charging box company Zaptec has revealed that electric vehicle drivers actually take longer journeys in their EVs than drivers who drive combustion-powered cars. Similar findings were observed by Statistics Norway’s Traffic Analysis.  Sifo and Zaptec’s study involved 1,082 respondents who currently drive Read more

LG Energy Solution (LGES) announces plans to offer battery diagnostic software to global automakers amidst electric vehicle (EV) fire safety concerns in South Korea.  On August 21, 2024, LG Energy Solution announced that it would expand its battery safety diagnostic software business and seek global automakers as clients. An LGES Read more

China’s Commerce Ministry responded to the European Commission’s updated tariffs on electric vehicle (EV) imports from China.  A spokesperson from the Ministry of Commerce addressed the Commission’s reduced tariffs on China-made EV imports to Europe. The Commission recently published a draft plan updating its tariff rate for China-made EV imports. Read more

Ford’s love affair with EVs is coming to an end, the automaker announced today, as it shifted plans for its next few vehicles to be hybrid-electric instead of fully electric. The move comes as profitability and consumer trends are taking focus. Ford has struggled to get its head above water Read more