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A few weeks ago, Nissan announced that it will take up a 15% stake in Renault’s new EV unit called Ampere. That move was a sign that the automakers may have found a way to smoothen their long rocky relationship. Now, both companies have announced plans to increase R&D and production in India...

No one likes to get stuck in traffic. Incidences of gridlocks are usually worse at intersections. Interestingly, transportation engineers at North Carolina State University recently revealed that adding a fourth “white light” to traffic signs will equip Autonomous Vehicles (AV) with the ability...

From an ambitious startup to a tech powerhouse, Tesla has completely revolutionized the automobile industry with its advanced electric cars and innovative technology. Since its founding, the company has come a long way. They have tried every possible way to become a leading force in eco-friendly...

The nominees of the 2023 World Car Awards were announced on Tuesday February 7, 2023. A total of 10 finalists were announced for the top award while 3 to 5 finalists were announced in five other award categories. Electric cars dominated in most of the categories particularly those from South...

Tesla, the world’s leading electric vehicle maker, may lose out on $7.5 billion in charger subsidies if it fails to open its EV charging network to competitors. According to Reuters, next week, the Department of Transportation will finalize a requirement that puts pressure on Tesla to add the...

The future of mobility is electric. If there was any doubt about this, the fleet of automobiles showcased by different companies at the Chicago Auto Show reaffirms it. Automakers are transitioning their fleets to electric and are proud to show them off. The Chicago Auto Show is the largest and...

EV Batteries Are Doing More Than Just Traveling Long Distances A decade ago, the sole aim of manufacturers of electric vehicle batteries was trying to make them go the extra mile. Today, manufacturers are looking for more creative ways to use EV batteries including solving the used battery waste...

VinFast confirmed on Monday February 6, 2023 that it was cutting its workforce in the United States. The Vietnamese electric vehicle maker said it was part of efforts to restructure its major overseas market. This is coming on the heels of delayed shipment of its first cars to the United States...

Nissan Plans to purchase up to 15% stake in Renault’s flagship electric vehicle unit, Ampere, the two companies announced on Monday February 6, 2023. The move is believed to be part of a long-term deal crafted to mend the tumultuous 24-year alliance between the two automakers. The agreement is a...

The United States Treasury Department revised its vehicle classification definitions on Friday, February 3, 2023. The move will see more electric vehicles from Tesla, General Motors, Ford Motor, and Volkswagen qualify for up to $7,500 of the federal tax credit. The reclassification is a win for...

Media has always had an influence on what becomes a trend. General Motors and Netflix have joined forces to bring electric vehicles to screens, which is expected to improve its uptake. The partnership was shared on February 2, 2023 on Netflix’s website. The streaming giant has reserved a launch...

In 2010, ABB ventured into the e-mobility market with a 50 kW charger. Since then, it has sold over a million electric vehicle chargers across more than 85 markets. After selling more than 50,000 DC fast chargers, the company became the largest installer of fast chargers in the EV market. The...

Works are underway on the all-electric version of the RS6 with a launch date set for 2024. However, the new electric RS6 will look nothing like the current model. Instead, it will share semblance with the A6 e-tron Avant Concept. The German automaker will base the upcoming RS6 on the Volkswagen...

General Motors To Invest $650 Million Lithium Americas To Support Its EV Business General Motors revealed on Tuesday January 31, 2023 that it plans to invest $650 million in Lithium Americas to gain access to lithium which is a key component of EV batteries. Lithium is widely sought after...

Weeks after Tesla announced a slash in prices of some of its electric vehicles, Ford has followed with a price slash of its flagship electric SUV called Mach-E SUV. In addition to that, the Detroit automaker said it will increase production of the Mach-E. Reacting to the price slash Marin Gjaja...

Credible sources have reported that BYD is negotiating with Ford for the possibility of taking over Ford’s plant in Saarlouis, Germany. This information was relayed to the Wall Street Journal by an insider source. A delegation from Ford is scheduled to travel to China soon for the continuation...

Details from an exchange filing on Thursday, January 26, 2023 show that Hyundai Motor Co. is planning to spend 10.5 trillion won ($8.5 billion) this year in an attempt to electrify more of its fleet to satiate growing cleaner car demands from consumers. A detailed analysis of the Seoul-based...

The lack of adequate charging infrastructure has always been a stumbling block on the path of electric vehicle adoption. Orange, a startup founded by ex-Tesla engineers with partial funding from Tesla co-founders have closed $2.5M which will be channeled towards the installation of EV chargers...

Honda Motor Company revealed on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, that it would carve out a new division with the sole purpose of strengthening and speeding up its electrification business. This is part of the automaker’s drive to overhaul its organizational structure. Honda has been on the back foot...

Plans are on the way for the delivery of 100 Nikola Tre trucks to GP Joules. The purchase of the trucks which will be powered by hydrogen fuel cells was disclosed in a letter of intent endorsed by the two companies. GP Joule has applied for KsNI funding, a program by the German government to …...