Volvo is holding off on plans to make its lineup all-electric by the end of this decade, but the automaker’s boss still supports Europe’s planned phaseout of new internal-combustion vehicle sales halfway through the next decade. Volvo and 49 companies …
Month: October 2024
Last remaining UK coal power plant has closed
The U.K. powered down the final coal power plant In 2017 the U.K. set a goal of 2025 for the end of coal use The U.S. is working on increasing the use of renewable resources The U.K. has closed its last coal-fired power plant, according to a report by …
Tesla discontinues LFP Model 3 RWD in the United States
The Tesla Model 3 Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) with LFP batteries are no longer listed in the all-electric sedan’s order page. The update was observed by members of the electric vehicle community on Tuesday. A look at the Tesla Model 3’s updated U.S. order page shows that the vehicle is now offered in three variants: […]
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NIO Europe and Monolith partner for real-time AI battery testing
UK artificial intelligence (AI) software provider Monolith has been chosen by NIO to collaborate on AI-driven anomaly detection in the company’s electric vehicle batteries. NIO’s battery swap technology presents a unique opportunity to discover new ins…
I strayed from the Tesla cult and went to the dark side
We own two Tesla cars but the price on the MG4 was irresistible for our youngest daughter. Such a shame about the dealership experience.
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BYD Sold Record 419,426 Plug-in Vehicles In September
BYD has shattered its own sales records, delivering an impressive 419,426 New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in September 2024. This marks the company’s best-ever monthly performance, surpassing the previous high set in August. The company’s strong…
XPENG expands its European presents in Spain and Portugal
Leading Chinese EV maker XPENG is accelerating its European presence with a dual-market launch in Spain and Portugal. These strategic milestones underline XPENG’s firm commitment to revolutionising AI-defined mobility across Europe, and set the stage f…
NIO delivered 21,181 EVs in September, up by 35.4% year-over-year
Chinese premium EV maker NIO announced its September and third quarter 2024 delivery results. The company delivered 21,181 vehicles in September 2024, representing an increase of 35.4% year-over-year. The deliveries consisted of 20,349 vehicles from th…
Volkswagen slashes outlook for second time as EV and China strategy questioned
Volkswagen has downgraded its forecasts for the second time in less than three months, slashing expectations amidst weaker-than-expected demand and questions about its EV and China strategy.
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If motorists knew more about electric cars, they’d be more willing to buy them
Only one in five motorists looking to buy a new car over the next five years are thinking about EVs, but that number could grow if only they knew more about electric cars.
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