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In a surprising turn for California’s electric vehicle (EV) market, Tesla sales plummeted 21% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, while other EV brands saw a 14% rise, according to the California Energy Commission. This shift has led to a 3% year-over-year decline in overall zero-emission vehicle sales,…
BMW’s measured approach to electric vehicles (EVs) is proving successful as competitors dial back aggressive EV targets, the company’s CEO announced. Oliver Zipse, speaking to shareholders on Wednesday, credited BMW’s multi-drivetrain strategy—blending EVs, hybrids, and combustion engines—for its edge in a shifting automotive landscape, according to Reuters. Flexible Approach Outshines All-Electri
Polestar, the Swedish electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has named Rick Bryant as its new Head of North America, effective May 12, 2025, as the company aims to capitalize on its recent sales surge. Bryant’s appointment, announced in a company statement, follows a 76% year-over-year increase in global sales, with over 12,300 vehicles sold in Q1…
Chinese billionaire Eric Li’s decision to privatize Zeekr, a New York-listed electric vehicle (EV) brand, marks a significant shift for the company just one year after its U.S. initial public offering (IPO). According to a Forbes report, parent company Geely Automobile will buy out Zeekr’s remaining shares for $2.2 billion, delisting the EV maker as…
Rivian, the electric vehicle (EV) innovator, is bracing for turbulence from President Trump’s new auto tariffs by stockpiling critical battery supplies, ensuring its production lines keep humming. According to a Bloomberg report, Rivian began amassing lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells from China’s Gotion High-Tech last year, a strategic move to shield its Commercial Van and…
In a bold push to electrify heavy-duty trucking, Tesla is hiring over 1,000 workers at its Nevada Gigafactory to kickstart mass production of its long-awaited Semi truck by late 2025, Business Insider reports. This hiring surge signals Tesla’s determination to deliver on a vision first unveiled in 2017, promising a cleaner, high-performance alternative to diesel…
Genesis, Hyundai Motor Group’s luxury brand, is poised to unveil its flagship electric SUV, the GV90, at the 2025 New York International Auto Show, starting April 18. Previewed by the striking Neolun concept, the GV90 promises to blend minimalist Korean design with cutting-edge technology, positioning it as a formidable contender in the premium electric vehicle…
Mini has indefinitely postponed its plans to bring new electric vehicles to the North American market, dealing a setback to the brand’s electrification strategy in one of the world’s largest EV markets. The decision affects both the electric Cooper and Aceman models, which were unveiled last year as key pillars of Mini’s electric future, reports…
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