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The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of an EV Dream In an intriguing turn of events, Steve Burns, the controversial founder of the now-bankrupt electric vehicle (EV) startup Lordstown Motors, has launched a new venture named LandX Motors. This new company raises eyebrows as it prominently features the electric pickup truck Burns had once ambitiously promised…
BYD Surpasses Tesla in Electric Car Sales In a significant shift in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, China’s BYD has overtaken Tesla as the world’s best-selling maker of electric cars. In the final quarter of last year, BYD, backed by Warren Buffett, sold 526,409 fully electric vehicles, outpacing Tesla’s 484,507. This marks the first time…
In the electrified race of the automotive world, BMW has thrown down the gauntlet, challenging Tesla’s battery prowess. “Tesla needs to close the gap with us,” asserts BMW, with a tone of confidence rooted in the imminent launch of their sixth-generation battery cell. This cell, designed by BMW’s Cell Manufacturing Competence Center in Parsdorf, Germany,…
Rivian CEO Expresses Confidence Amidst Cybertruck Buzz In the high-stakes world of electric vehicles (EVs), competition is heating up. But is Rivian, an EV manufacturer, feeling the pressure from Tesla’s much-anticipated Cybertruck? The answer might surprise you. RJ Scaringe, the CEO of Rivian, is undeterred by Tesla’s latest venture. In fact, he believes the two…
In a surprising turn of events, Vietnamese electric car manufacturer, Vinfast, saw its shares soar by 21% this Monday. This follows a spectacular debut on Wall Street earlier this month, pushing its market value to an astonishing $160 billion. With this momentum, Vinfast stands as the third-most valuable carmaker worldwide, trailing only industry giants, Tesla…
The buzz around Tesla’s charging standard has been making waves, and not everyone is on board. Lucid Group’s CEO Peter Rawlinson, previously involved in Tesla’s Model S design, is raising questions. While Tesla is urging other automakers to adopt their charging standard, Rawlinson asks, “It’s just a plug.” This sentiment was echoed by Cowen analyst…
Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) might just gain another partner in the auto industry. Hyundai’s CEO, Jaehoon Chang, recently stated that the South Korean automaker is seriously contemplating the adoption of the NACS for its vehicles. This revelation comes amid Tesla’s dominant presence in the U.S. fast-charging market, with its Superchargers making up an…
In a significant move, Rivian, the American electric vehicle manufacturer, has joined the ranks of Ford and General Motors in adopting Tesla’s charging standard known as the North American Charging Standard (NACS). This key decision comes on the heels of similar announcements from other leading automotive players. Existing Rivian vehicles are set to receive a…
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