Ford lost $3.7B on its EV sales
(mackinac.org)
The entirety of Ford’s normal vehicle profits was undone by its losses on electric vehicles.
The entirety of Ford’s normal vehicle profits was undone by its losses on electric vehicles.
Tesla's top battery supplier says Elon doesn't know how to make battery cells
(electrek.co)
Tesla’s top battery cell supplier, CATL, is throwing some cold water on Tesla’s battery plans and the CEO even said that Elon Musk “doesn’t know how to make battery cells.”
Tesla’s top battery cell supplier, CATL, is throwing some cold water on Tesla’s battery plans and the CEO even said that Elon Musk “doesn’t know how to make battery cells.”
World Largest Battery Manufacturer Says Musk 'Doesn't Know How to Make a Battery
(jalopnik.com)
Tesla introduced its 4680 battery during a massive “Battery Day” event in late 2020, with company CEO Elon Musk then saying the new battery would more than halve the cost to produce batteries for its cars.
Tesla introduced its 4680 battery during a massive “Battery Day” event in late 2020, with company CEO Elon Musk then saying the new battery would more than halve the cost to produce batteries for its cars.
Hertz's Tesla Fire Sale Continues as Depreciation Costs Mount
(insideevs.com)
Hertz's pioneering of EVs as rental cars seemed foolproof—less maintenance and a lower total cost of ownership are two things that any company competing in the rental space strives for. But as Hertz quickly found out, its grand experiment went horribly wrong. It's now become a giant clearance event, where everything must go.
Hertz's pioneering of EVs as rental cars seemed foolproof—less maintenance and a lower total cost of ownership are two things that any company competing in the rental space strives for. But as Hertz quickly found out, its grand experiment went horribly wrong. It's now become a giant clearance event, where everything must go.
Tesla supports killing $7,500 EV tax credit – going directly against its mission
(electrek.co)
Tesla reportedly supports the Trump administration’s plan to kill the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles – something in direct contradiction to Tesla’s original mission to accelerate the entire industry’s transition to electric transport.
Tesla reportedly supports the Trump administration’s plan to kill the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles – something in direct contradiction to Tesla’s original mission to accelerate the entire industry’s transition to electric transport.
Six inane arguments about EVs and how to handle them at the dinner table
(arstechnica.com)
The holiday season is fast approaching, and with it, all manner of uncomfortable conversations with relatives who think they know a lot about a lot but are in fact just walking examples of Dunning-Kruger in action.
The holiday season is fast approaching, and with it, all manner of uncomfortable conversations with relatives who think they know a lot about a lot but are in fact just walking examples of Dunning-Kruger in action.
CATL Founder Burns Elon Musk
(cleantechnica.com)
In case you missed the comments amidst that larger piece about CATL batteries and innovation, here’s a list of eye-popping comments Zeng made about Musk, who the reporting indicates Zeng is in regular contact with:
In case you missed the comments amidst that larger piece about CATL batteries and innovation, here’s a list of eye-popping comments Zeng made about Musk, who the reporting indicates Zeng is in regular contact with:
CATL Founder Burns Elon Musk
(cleantechnica.com)
I was reading through Steve’s article on CATL’s fascinating new move into producing EV platforms and CATL founder Robin Zeng’s take on solid-state batteries. Them, way down at the bottom, I got to Zeng’s comments about discussions with Elon Musk. Holy cow — there were some jaw droppers there!
I was reading through Steve’s article on CATL’s fascinating new move into producing EV platforms and CATL founder Robin Zeng’s take on solid-state batteries. Them, way down at the bottom, I got to Zeng’s comments about discussions with Elon Musk. Holy cow — there were some jaw droppers there!
First Bentley EV Will Be Its Smallest Car Ever- Luxury Brands Should Follow Suit
(jalopnik.com)
Bentley has pushed back its plans to have its entire lineup be fully electric only from 2030 to 2035, but the brand is still working hard on its first EV production model, which will be revealed in 2026 and go on sale in 2027. Not only will the new electric SUV be in a segment that Bentley has never competed in before, it will also be the company’s smallest offering ever — and I hope more high-end luxury brands follow suit.
Bentley has pushed back its plans to have its entire lineup be fully electric only from 2030 to 2035, but the brand is still working hard on its first EV production model, which will be revealed in 2026 and go on sale in 2027. Not only will the new electric SUV be in a segment that Bentley has never competed in before, it will also be the company’s smallest offering ever — and I hope more high-end luxury brands follow suit.
EV apocalypse: Which brands might not survive the electric revolution?
(autoblog.com)
Whether legacy manufacturers or EV startups, there will be casualties on the way to EV Nirvana.
Whether legacy manufacturers or EV startups, there will be casualties on the way to EV Nirvana.
BYD added a Tesla-worth of production capacity over the past 3 months
(cleantechnica.com)
BYD Added A Tesla-Worth Of Production Capacity Over The Past 3 Months … With More To Come
BYD Added A Tesla-Worth Of Production Capacity Over The Past 3 Months … With More To Come
Fisker EVs Hired an IT Spy Who Funneled Millions to N. Korea's Missile Program
(torquenews.com)
A report from Automotive News (by subscription) reveals that Fisker Inc., the Ocean SUV electric car manufacturer located in Manhattan Beach, California, hired an IT worker who was a spy for the North Korean government to steal money for its missile program.
A report from Automotive News (by subscription) reveals that Fisker Inc., the Ocean SUV electric car manufacturer located in Manhattan Beach, California, hired an IT worker who was a spy for the North Korean government to steal money for its missile program.
Guy makes "dodgy e-bike" from 130 used vapes to make point about e-waste
(arstechnica.com)
To make a point about how wasteful this practice is—and to also make a pretty rad project and video—Chris Doel took 130 disposable vape batteries (the bigger "3,500 puff" types with model 20400 cells) found littered at a music festival and converted them into a 48-volt, 1,500-watt e-bike battery, one that powered an e-bike with almost no pedaling more than 20 miles.
To make a point about how wasteful this practice is—and to also make a pretty rad project and video—Chris Doel took 130 disposable vape batteries (the bigger "3,500 puff" types with model 20400 cells) found littered at a music festival and converted them into a 48-volt, 1,500-watt e-bike battery, one that powered an e-bike with almost no pedaling more than 20 miles.
Mercedes-Benz opens its own recycling facility for EV batteries
(arstechnica.com)
Today, Mercedes-Benz opened its first battery-recycling plant in Germany.
Today, Mercedes-Benz opened its first battery-recycling plant in Germany.
Ford to Halt F-150 Lightning Production as EV Demand Wanes
(bloomberg.com)
Ford Motor Co. plans to shut down the Michigan factory that produces its F-150 Lightning plug-in pickup truck, its signature electric vehicle, through the end of the year as demand for EVs continues to wane.
Ford Motor Co. plans to shut down the Michigan factory that produces its F-150 Lightning plug-in pickup truck, its signature electric vehicle, through the end of the year as demand for EVs continues to wane.
Self-driving powerbank gives EV drivers a jerrycan on wheels
(newatlas.com)
Meet the EV equivalent of a full jerry can – a 141 kilowatt-hour battery charger on wheels, that can autonomously drive itself to wherever it's needed, flexibly extending charging networks and getting much-needed juice to stranded drivers.
Meet the EV equivalent of a full jerry can – a 141 kilowatt-hour battery charger on wheels, that can autonomously drive itself to wherever it's needed, flexibly extending charging networks and getting much-needed juice to stranded drivers.
BYD to launch its smallest EV in Australia, hinting at low-cost Seagull arrival
(electrek.co)
BYD will officially launch an electric car even smaller than the Dolphin in Australia, hinting it could be the low-cost Seagull EV.
BYD will officially launch an electric car even smaller than the Dolphin in Australia, hinting it could be the low-cost Seagull EV.
The Battery Revolution Is Finally Here
(insideevs.com)
Electric vehicles are advancing at an incredible pace, but we’re very much still in the early days.
Electric vehicles are advancing at an incredible pace, but we’re very much still in the early days.
Ford CEO says new mid-size electric pickup will match the cost of Chinese EVs
(electrek.co)
With new low-cost Chinese flooding global markets, Ford CEO Jim Farley vows its new mid-size electric pickup is a “game changer.”
With new low-cost Chinese flooding global markets, Ford CEO Jim Farley vows its new mid-size electric pickup is a “game changer.”
Tesla Model S Plaid Loses Nearly $100k in Value in 2 Years
(jalopnik.com)
Depreciation is the number one consumer cost when it comes to buying a new car fresh from the factory.
Depreciation is the number one consumer cost when it comes to buying a new car fresh from the factory.
Elon Musk Says a $25,000 Tesla Is Now Pointless
(motortrend.com)
Once again, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has changed his tune from promises he’s made in year’s past. This time the new lyrics came during the Q3 2024 Tesla Earnings call. During the Q-and-A portion of the call Musk was asked about the on-again, off-again $25,000 Tesla and the second-gen Tesla Roadster which was revealed 7 years ago. What Musk had to say isn’t all that surprising.
Once again, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has changed his tune from promises he’s made in year’s past. This time the new lyrics came during the Q3 2024 Tesla Earnings call. During the Q-and-A portion of the call Musk was asked about the on-again, off-again $25,000 Tesla and the second-gen Tesla Roadster which was revealed 7 years ago. What Musk had to say isn’t all that surprising.
Tesla's Cybertruck is outselling almost every other EV in the US
(businessinsider.com)
Does Elon Musk have a hit on his hands with the Cybertruck?
Does Elon Musk have a hit on his hands with the Cybertruck?
Honda is testing a manual transmission for EVs
(thedrive.com)
Among enthusiasts, one of Honda’s greatest strengths is the quality of its manual transmissions. With the transition to electric vehicles that inherently would never require such a thing, the company may not be giving that reputation up just yet. At an event last week showing off tech pertaining to Honda’s future “0 Series” of EVs, an engineer confirmed to The Drive that it has built a synthetic manual transmission—clutch pedal and all—for EVs.
Among enthusiasts, one of Honda’s greatest strengths is the quality of its manual transmissions. With the transition to electric vehicles that inherently would never require such a thing, the company may not be giving that reputation up just yet. At an event last week showing off tech pertaining to Honda’s future “0 Series” of EVs, an engineer confirmed to The Drive that it has built a synthetic manual transmission—clutch pedal and all—for EVs.
Tesla's profits are now coming from things Elon Musk said he wouldn't do
(electrek.co)
A significant part of Tesla’s growth in gross profit last quarter came from an increase in profits from servicing Tesla’s vehicles and selling energy through its Supercharger network – things Elon Musk said Tesla wouldn’t aim to make profits from.
A significant part of Tesla’s growth in gross profit last quarter came from an increase in profits from servicing Tesla’s vehicles and selling energy through its Supercharger network – things Elon Musk said Tesla wouldn’t aim to make profits from.
Kia will ramp up EV3 output as demand for its affordable electric model surges
(electrek.co)
After charging up third-quarter sales, Kia plans to ramp up output of its new low-cost EV3 model. The compact electric SUV helped boost Kia’s EV sales numbers in the third quarter.
After charging up third-quarter sales, Kia plans to ramp up output of its new low-cost EV3 model. The compact electric SUV helped boost Kia’s EV sales numbers in the third quarter.