According to a new report, Panasonic is investing $700 million to produce Tesla’s 4680 battery cell at a factory in Japan by 2023.
Tesla is preparing to start production of its first vehicle using its 4680 battery cell, a new tab-less battery cell in a bigger format with new chemistry unveiled in 2020.
For the first time, the automaker plans to produce its own cells to support its electric…
After a few pictures leaked this weekend, we now have a full video walkaround of Tesla’s latest Cybertruck prototype.
As we previously reported, some pictures of the latest Tesla Cybertruck have leaked this weekend. It appears to be from Gigafactory Texas, where the…
Volkswagen Group increases EV deliveries by 64% in 2021, beats EU CO2 emissions target by 2%
January 24, 2022
Following another productive year of increased EV deliveries, Volkswagen Group has shared specifics to its electrification numbers in the EU. In addition to seeing a 64% increase in EV deliveries across most of its brands combined, the German automaker also exceeded average…
Season 8 of the all-electric ABB FIA Formula E World Championship racing series is set to kick off this weekend in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. As ever, the series continues to act as something of a proving ground for innovations to “improve the show,” and this season is no different thanks to a new, “knockout qualifying” format.
It’s hoped that the new qualifying format will bring even more…
Renault, Nissan, and Mitsubishi are expected to announce this week that they will form an alliance to jointly develop electric vehicles, according to an exclusive story published by Reuters today.
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Tesla now operates the most productive car factory in the US
January 24, 2022
Tesla is now operating the most productive car factory in the US, according to a new report tracking all US auto factories.
Just a few years ago, many players in the auto industry couldn’t imagine that Tesla could become a major manufacturer. After all, it was the first…
Sweden’s stylish RGNT retro-themed electric motorcycles now available for order in the US
January 24, 2022
The Swedish electric motorcycle manufacturer RGNT has now opened orders to US riders, finally bringing its retro-styled electric motorcycles stateside.
When we first started covering RGNT over two and a half years ago, the company was a fledgling startup with a neat sketch and a lot of enthusiasm.
As the design changed and evolved over the next several years, the company battled production woes…
Sony executives have said that the company is searching for new technology partners to help it bring its electric vehicle projects to life as it forges its path from entertainment company to the automotive and e-mobility space.
Electric cars are easier to build than their…
Chinese part supplier orders super die-casting machines from Tesla partner, could NIO and Xpeng adopt one-piece manufacturing?
January 24, 2022
Guangdong Hongtu Technology (GHT), a part supplier to Chinese EV automakers like NIO and XPeng, announced it will begin developing a 12,000-ton die-casting unit with the help of Tesla supplier LK Technology. Recent responses from representatives at NIO and XPeng hint that…
Leaked photos show new Tesla Cybertruck design with no door handles, removable wheel covers
January 24, 2022
A couple of new photos leaked over the weekend of the Tesla Cybertruck, giving us a closer look at design changes that we’ve spotted recently from afar.
The photos were posted to Cybertruck Owners’ Club forum and have inspired quite a reaction so far.
The same… er, “unconventional” look of the original prototype is maintained, with large flat body panels, sharp angles, and a massive…
