Haye Kesteloo is the Editor in Chief and Founder of EVXL.co, where he covers all electric vehicle-related news, covering brands such as Tesla, Ford, GM, BMW, Nissan and others. He fulfills a similar role at the drone news site DroneXL.co. Haye can be reached at haye @ evxl.co or @hayekesteloo.
Tesla’s profits have long leaned on the sale of regulatory credits, but a quick turn in American policy may soon curb that cash flow and unbalance the company’s balance sheet. According to Reuters, the latest measures pushed by the Trump administration will abolish fines tied to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Corporate Average Fuel…
Nissan Motor Co. has announced the closure of vehicle production at its Oppama plant in Japan by the end of fiscal year 2027, a strategic move tied to the company’s push for profitability amid evolving electric vehicle demands. This decision affects a facility that pioneered the mass-market EV with the Nissan Leaf in 2010. Strategic…
Mercedes-Benz has announced a temporary halt to production of its EQE and EQS electric vehicle models in the U.S., a move that underscores growing challenges for the EV sector as federal incentives are poised to vanish. This decision arrives just ahead of the September 30 expiration of tax credits under the Biden administration, potentially signaling…
As electric vehicle sales falter, major battery manufacturers are shifting focus to a booming market in large-scale energy storage systems, offering a potential buffer against losses in the automotive sector. This strategic pivot helps utilize underused factories and taps into rising demand from utilities and data centers, according to a recent analysis from the WSJ.…
The European Union advances its green agenda as the Commission drafts rules that would require car-rental companies and large corporations to purchase only electric vehicles for their fleets from 2030 onward. This initiative, reported by German newspaper Bild, accelerates the bloc’s shift away from combustion engines and targets a significant portion of the new car…
Spy photographers captured the first detailed images of the redesigned Chevrolet Bolt EV, showcasing an unwrapped side profile that hints at a crossover-like design while the front and rear stay heavily disguised. This update positions the vehicle as the first Bolt to leverage General Motors’ modern Ultium electric vehicle architecture, moving beyond the older battery…
Tesla has introduced a compelling lease deal for the 2025 Model S All-Wheel Drive this July, making the flagship electric sedan more accessible amid its recent efficiency updates. This move highlights the vehicle’s enduring appeal in the luxury EV market, where it continues to stand out for range and performance. For full details, visit the…
Hyundai Motor Company introduces the IONIQ 9 Seed Ball Drone Station, transforming its flagship electric SUV into a versatile base for aerial reforestation, leveraging vehicle-to-load (V2L) technology to power drones in wildfire recovery efforts. This innovation extends the company’s Smart Forest Restoration Program, starting in Korea’s Uljin region hit by 2022 wildfires, and highlights EVs’…
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