What Tesla's image problem means for the transition to EVs
(grist.org)
Following its founding by engineers Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning in 2003, Tesla became the world’s leading electric vehicle brand in less than a decade.
Following its founding by engineers Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning in 2003, Tesla became the world’s leading electric vehicle brand in less than a decade.
Tesla (TSLA) announces 336,681 deliveries, far worse than expected
(electrek.co)
Tesla (TSLA) has released its Q1 2025 production and delivery numbers. The automaker confirmed it delivered 336,681 electric vehicles during the first three months of the year — far below expectations.
Tesla (TSLA) has released its Q1 2025 production and delivery numbers. The automaker confirmed it delivered 336,681 electric vehicles during the first three months of the year — far below expectations.
Tesla is sitting on $200M worth of Cybertruck inventory
(electrek.co)
Tesla has about $200 million worth of Cybertrucks in inventory in the US, as the truck is extremely difficult to sell.
Tesla has about $200 million worth of Cybertrucks in inventory in the US, as the truck is extremely difficult to sell.
Hyundai IONIQ 5 drove 360k miles on its original battery
(electrek.co)
This white Hyundai IONIQ 5 is single-handedly rewriting the rules on EV longevity by driving over 360,000 miles on its original battery.
This white Hyundai IONIQ 5 is single-handedly rewriting the rules on EV longevity by driving over 360,000 miles on its original battery.
Xiaomi Car with Driver Assistance Crashes, Three Reported Dead
(bloomberg.com)
Xiaomi Corp. confirmed that one of its SU7 electric vehicles was involved in an accident on an expressway in China. Local media reported that three people died in the incident that’s likely to spark scrutiny over the smart driving software deployed in many of today’s cars.
Xiaomi Corp. confirmed that one of its SU7 electric vehicles was involved in an accident on an expressway in China. Local media reported that three people died in the incident that’s likely to spark scrutiny over the smart driving software deployed in many of today’s cars.
Lucid orders are surging as former Tesla drivers flock to other EV brands
(electrek.co)
With Tesla owners looking for another option, one EV brand is taking advantage. Lucid Motors (LCID) CEO said the company is seeing a “dramatic uptick” in orders from Tesla drivers. Over the past two months, 50% of orders were from former Tesla owners.
With Tesla owners looking for another option, one EV brand is taking advantage. Lucid Motors (LCID) CEO said the company is seeing a “dramatic uptick” in orders from Tesla drivers. Over the past two months, 50% of orders were from former Tesla owners.
Aptera's First Solar Road Trip. 300 Miles, One Charge
(aptera.us)
Aptera just completed its first-ever solar-supported road trip—driving over 300 miles on a single charge and proving that a solar EV isn’t just a concept for the future, but a real-world solution ready for the present.
Aptera just completed its first-ever solar-supported road trip—driving over 300 miles on a single charge and proving that a solar EV isn’t just a concept for the future, but a real-world solution ready for the present.
Over 17M EVs sold in 2024 – Record Year
(rhomotion.com)
Rho Motion, the leading electric vehicle (EV) research house, today revealed that following the fourth successive global monthly record of passenger car and light-duty EV sales, 17.1 million units were sold in 2024.
Rho Motion, the leading electric vehicle (EV) research house, today revealed that following the fourth successive global monthly record of passenger car and light-duty EV sales, 17.1 million units were sold in 2024.
Deep-sea mining threatens sea life in a way no one is thinking about
(theconversation.com)
As the demand for electric car batteries and smartphones grows, mining companies are turning their attention to the deep sea, where precious metals such as nickel and cobalt can be found in potato-size nodules sitting on the ocean floor.
As the demand for electric car batteries and smartphones grows, mining companies are turning their attention to the deep sea, where precious metals such as nickel and cobalt can be found in potato-size nodules sitting on the ocean floor.
Volvo Tells Plug-In Hybrid Owners to Stop Charging
(carscoops.com)
Volvo is recalling thousands of plug-in hybrids in the United States as they could short circuit when parked and fully charged. This poses a serious fire risk and it could occur at night, when the vehicle is parked in your garage.
Volvo is recalling thousands of plug-in hybrids in the United States as they could short circuit when parked and fully charged. This poses a serious fire risk and it could occur at night, when the vehicle is parked in your garage.
US Marines to get high-speed, radar-evading electric seagliders for rescue ops
(interestingengineering.com)
Regent Craft, a developer specializing in all-electric seagliders based in Rhode Island, has completed its initial contract with the U.S. Marine Corps Warfighting Lab (MCWL).
Regent Craft, a developer specializing in all-electric seagliders based in Rhode Island, has completed its initial contract with the U.S. Marine Corps Warfighting Lab (MCWL).
How BYD's battery breakthrough is about to bury Elon Musk's Tesla
(independent.co.uk)
The Chinese automaker has overtaken its US rival to become the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer, writes Anthony Cuthbertson. A new charging technology could now prove catastrophic for Elon Musk’s car company
The Chinese automaker has overtaken its US rival to become the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer, writes Anthony Cuthbertson. A new charging technology could now prove catastrophic for Elon Musk’s car company
Nikola founder Trevor Milton claims he's been pardoned
(electrek.co)
Well, here’s a weird one for today. We got a press release in our inboxes claiming that Nikola Motors founder Trevor Milton, who was convicted of fraud, has been issued a full pardon for his crimes. But no independent confirmation exists, and it sure does seem like some sort of publicity stunt.
Well, here’s a weird one for today. We got a press release in our inboxes claiming that Nikola Motors founder Trevor Milton, who was convicted of fraud, has been issued a full pardon for his crimes. But no independent confirmation exists, and it sure does seem like some sort of publicity stunt.
The surprising powerhouse behind rapid V2X growth: electric school buses
(electrek.co)
Electric school buses are driving major growth in the vehicle-to-everything (V2X) market, with capacity expected to double to 40 megawatts (MW) by 2025, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie.
Electric school buses are driving major growth in the vehicle-to-everything (V2X) market, with capacity expected to double to 40 megawatts (MW) by 2025, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie.
Founder of Nikola Motor Company, Trevor Milton, Pardoned by President Trump
(twitter.com)
Something went wrong, but don’t fret — let’s give it another shot.
Something went wrong, but don’t fret — let’s give it another shot.
US auto tariffs help Chinese EVs to race ahead
(ft.com)
US car tariffs help Chinese EVs to race ahead
US car tariffs help Chinese EVs to race ahead
TfL bans most e-bikes on trains amid concern over igniting batteries
(theguardian.com)
Most e-bikes will be banned across the London Underground and other Transport for London services, after growing safety concerns over igniting batteries.
Most e-bikes will be banned across the London Underground and other Transport for London services, after growing safety concerns over igniting batteries.
Cybertruck Owner Blowing Past 1.28 TB Data Cap: Coincides with Updates
(torquenews.com)
A Cybertruck owner reports that his truck sent and received 940 gigabytes of data in just one month, causing him to exceed his 1.28 terabyte internet cap. Interestingly, he notes that his wife’s Model 3 used only 2.5 GB of data during the same time frame.
A Cybertruck owner reports that his truck sent and received 940 gigabytes of data in just one month, causing him to exceed his 1.28 terabyte internet cap. Interestingly, he notes that his wife’s Model 3 used only 2.5 GB of data during the same time frame.
Tesla deliveries down 43% in Europe while EVs are up 31%
(electrek.co)
The official numbers from ACEA are out, and they confirmed that Tesla deliveries have crashed by 43% in Europe so far this year.
The official numbers from ACEA are out, and they confirmed that Tesla deliveries have crashed by 43% in Europe so far this year.
BYD posts record revenue after unveiling 5 minute charger for EVs
(abc.net.au)
Cheap vehicles, growing market share, a new super-fast charger — Chinese electric vehicle company BYD is taking the fight to Tesla, as the American EV maker's global sales slump.
Cheap vehicles, growing market share, a new super-fast charger — Chinese electric vehicle company BYD is taking the fight to Tesla, as the American EV maker's global sales slump.
Nearly 100% of Lithium Recycled in Latest EV Battery Breakthrough
(insideevs.com)
Chinese battery scientists developed a special technique to make battery recycling cheaper and way more efficient.
Chinese battery scientists developed a special technique to make battery recycling cheaper and way more efficient.
100,000 Germans Surveyed, 94% Said No to Tesla Cars
(forbes.com)
Tesla CEO Elon Musk faces a brand implosion in More Germany.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk faces a brand implosion in More Germany.
BYD plans to make EV charging as fast as filling a gas tank
(techcrunch.com)
Chinese auto maker BYD made waves this week when it announced its new Han L sedan could add as much as 248 miles of range in as little as five minutes.
Chinese auto maker BYD made waves this week when it announced its new Han L sedan could add as much as 248 miles of range in as little as five minutes.
GM Reportedly Blocks Dealership from Installing CarPlay in Newer EVs
(macrumors.com)
A few years ago, the American automaker General Motors (GM) announced that it would be phasing out support for CarPlay and Android Auto in its new electric vehicles, in favor of its own software platform.
A few years ago, the American automaker General Motors (GM) announced that it would be phasing out support for CarPlay and Android Auto in its new electric vehicles, in favor of its own software platform.
EVs are starving states of tax money to fix potholes and build roads
(fortune.com)
EVs may help the environment but because their owners don’t buy gas they’re starving states of tax money to fix potholes and build roads
EVs may help the environment but because their owners don’t buy gas they’re starving states of tax money to fix potholes and build roads
50% Plugin Vehicle Market Share in China – February 2025 Sales Report
(cleantechnica.com)
Plugin vehicles are all the rage in the Chinese auto market, even in one of the slowest months of the year — due to the Chinese New Year celebrations — with plugins scoring 686,000 sales (in a 1.39-million-unit overall market).
Plugin vehicles are all the rage in the Chinese auto market, even in one of the slowest months of the year — due to the Chinese New Year celebrations — with plugins scoring 686,000 sales (in a 1.39-million-unit overall market).