Elon Musk reportedly says that Turkey is “among the most important candidates for the next Tesla factory,” after meeting with President Erdogan.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Musk met in New York today to discuss a variety of subjects, but the main goal was reportedly to convince the CEO to consider Turkey for Tesla’s next factory.
The country’s communications directorate released…
What’s the problem with Siemens Gamesa’s onshore wind turbines? [Update]
September 18, 2023
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has big problems, and it’s going to cost the company billions – what’s wrong with its onshore wind turbines?
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA is Siemens Energy AG’s wind turbine unit, and it’s one of the world’s largest wind…
VinFast's (VFS) EV deliveries grew over 400% in Q2, but there's a caveat
September 18, 2023
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast (VFS) announced Monday that EV deliveries rose over 400% in Q2 compared to the first three months of the year. However, the primary reason for the jump is due to sales to a related party.
A closer look at VinFast’s Q2 EV deliveries
VinFast…
ZEEKR's X SUVs closely follow 001 sedans in trek overseas as expansion in Europe continues
September 18, 2023
Less than a month after sending its flagship 001 sedans on a ship overseas to Europe, ZEEKR is loading up its first batch of X SUVs to join them. When they arrive, ZEEKR will immediately begin selling the two passenger EVs models in two markets of Europe as part of a strategy that includes further global expansion.
Thanks in part to the backing of parent company Geely Holding, ZEEKR has made some…
The fate of Volkswagen’s plant in Dresden, Germany, is up in the air after a new report claims the automaker plans to halt production at the facility. Volkswagen’s Dresden plant built thousands of ID.3 electric models last year, employing around 300 full-time workers.
Tesla and Saudi Arabia in talks for EV factory with cobalt from DRC on the line, says report (Musk denies)
September 18, 2023
According to a new report from the Wall Street Journal, Tesla and Saudi Arabia are in early talks about building an electric vehicle factory in the country, and the latter is dangling some cobalt from the DRC as an incentive.
While only sighting “people familiar with the…
Joby Aviation selects birthplace of flight as home to its first scaled eVTOL production facility
September 18, 2023
eVTOL developer Joby Aviation continues to make headway in becoming a fully certified scaled aircraft manufacturer in the US. This morning the company shared details of the new place it will call home – which also happens to be where the Wright brothers first took flight 120 years ago. With the state on its side, Joby could begin scaled eVTOL production fairly soon.
Joby Aviation ($JOBY) has…
Electric motorcycle startup Ryvid begins making first deliveries
September 18, 2023
The Ryvid Anthem has been one of the most hotly anticipated electric motorcycles of the last year. After first debuting just over a year ago, the company has now announced that the US-built electric motorcycles are ready to begin shipments.
Ryvid shared the news on…
Why more high-end bike companies are making budget-level electric bikes
September 18, 2023
An increasing number of premium bicycle companies have thrown their hat in the budget-minded electric bike ring lately, resulting in lower prices than ever before from major bike shop brands. So what’s behind this move?
Several of the recent launches from major bicycle…
ROAM introduces the Move all-electric shuttle bus, the first of its kind built entirely in Kenya
September 18, 2023
Kenyan electric mobility company ROAM is celebrating its latest milestone in Africa today, as it has launched its latest product – an all-electric shuttle bus called the Move. ROAM’s lineup of electric vehicles continues to grow as the innovative company continues to decarbonize the roads of Kenya and beyond.
ROAM is a proud Kenyan company with Swedish roots, celebrating five years since its…
