A new trademark filing with the European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) reveals that a new Volkswagen EV is likely coming soon. The filing for a Volkswagen ID. Cross suggests it could be an electric crossover or SUV.
Volkswagen ID. Cross filing hints at new electric SUV
Volkswagen wants to become more competitive as electric vehicle sales continue climbing globally.
According to a…
Mercedes-Benz opens its first branded charging hub in Europe, but with slower rates than US
November 27, 2023
Less than two weeks after cutting the ribbon on its first charging hub in the US, Mercedes-Benz has begun operations at its first location in Europe. Can you guess where? Don’t think too hard…
This past January, Mercedes-Benz announced plans for a new global network of…
The CEO of Mazda, a company that makes one very mediocre electric car, is still trying to make electrification sound like some strange one-off consumer fad. In an interview with Fortune, Masahiro Moro basically says that if an EV isn’t a Tesla, it’s sitting unsold on a…
German electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) plane startup Lilium has obtained authorization from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) that will allow it far greater flexibility and range in developing its future battery-powered air taxi toward certification.
Munich-based Lilium announced it had received the EASA’s Design Organization Approval for its continuing…
Hyundai to suspend operations at its main factory to bolster electric vehicle production
November 27, 2023
South Korea’s largest automaker, Hyundai Motor, is bolstering EV production despite rumors that the market is slowing. The automaker revealed plans to suspend operations at its main factory in South Korea as it shifts its focus toward EVs.
On Monday, Hyundai said it…
Report: Volkswagen's Scout brand taps Magna Steyr to develop its electric truck, SUV
November 27, 2023
A recent report out of Austria states that local contract manufacturer Magna Steyr has been chosen by Volkswagen’s new all-electric truck brand Scout, to develop the latter’s first wave of vehicles. The order is reportedly worth nearly $500 million – potentially Magna…
For years, the US electric motorcycle market was dominated by $20,000+ flagship models. While those bikes are still leading the pack, a new wave of lower-cost commuter electric motorcycles has expanded the market’s reach. The latest such bike, the Ryvid Anthem, has recently expanded its deliveries after production began earlier this year. And with a price tag under half of the major flagship…
Tesla Cybertrucks in showrooms attract large crowds
November 27, 2023
Tesla has populated its showrooms with Cybertruck units ahead of the launch and it was successful in attracting crowds.
Last week, we reported that Tesla has started to bring early Cybertruck vehicles to showrooms around the US.
At the time, they were only in two stores…
Auto emissions *could* have dropped by 30%, but SUVs ruined it for everyone: Report
November 27, 2023
A new report gives us a glimpse of what our world could look like if there weren’t so many big, hulking SUVs cruising around. Because of the rise in electric vehicles, carbon emissions from automobiles could have dropped by more than 30% over the past 10 years, except they…
More drama is unfolding as the dispute between Swedish unions and Tesla now involves a supplier strike of critical components for the Model Y, where workers have reportedly set down their tools in support of the IF Metall supplier strike. They said they won’t be showing up for work, or will be given non-Tesla-related tasks, until further notice.
Now around 50 workers at Hydro Extrusions in…
