Cleantech & EV’s

Toyota is losing out as the world’s largest auto market accelerates its shift to EVs. The Japanese automaker informed dealers that it plans to cut production in China with one of its joint ventures. As China leads the auto industry’s transition to electric cars, several automakers are being squeezed out of the market. Japan’s Toyota is the latest victim. Toyota is extending a production…

Zero Motorcycles, the California-based manufacturer of 100% electric motorcycles, has just revealed its new 2024 model line. The release includes several new models that expand upon the company’s previous top-tier frame design, now bringing it to several new models. The update is described by Zero as representing “an expansion of the company’s vast array of products that are already…

The US is seriously lagging behind China in battery manufacturing and research, which holds a tight grip on the global battery supply chain. But two US senators are raising a red flag, saying it’s time to turn the ship around and focus on next-generation battery tech.  Reuters reports that Senate Intelligence Committee Chair Mark Warner and Energy Committee Chair Joe Manchin wrote a letter to…

EV maker Rivian is reporting what’s expected to be a big Q3 earnings report on Tuesday after the market close. The report comes as Rivian has continued to improve its per-vehicle losses as it ramps production. Deliveries continue growing in the third quarter Rivian crushed expectations, delivering 15,564 vehicles in the third quarter, up 24% from Q2 and more than doubling last year’s…