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Volvo-Northvolt battery factory will make cells for electric XC60 SUVVolvo-Northvolt battery factory will make cells for electric XC60 SUV

Stephen Edelstein

Volvo is partnering with fellow Swedish firm Northvolt on battery production. The two companies are launching a 50/50 joint venture that aims to start making batteries at a massive new factory in 2026. The joint venture...

Porsche plans to make its own electric car battery cells—for racingPorsche plans to make its own electric car battery cells—for racing

Stephen Edelstein

As the Volkswagen Group pivots to battery manufacturing, Porsche is taking on a new niche—battery cells for racing. The automaker announced Monday that it will invest a “high double-digit million amount” in a new corporate entity...

Some say "no climate, no deal" as EVs, green energy lose traction in infrastructure compromiseSome say "no climate, no deal" as EVs, green energy lose traction in infrastructure compromise

Bengt Halvorson

This month marks a pinch point and reality check for the massive $2 trillion infrastructure plan that President Biden proposed earlier in the year—especially as he’s said a higher gas tax is off the table. It’s...

Despite partisan divide, Americans see EVs as better for the environment and want more solar powerDespite partisan divide, Americans see EVs as better for the environment and want more solar power

Stephen Edelstein

Although Americans are closely divided on whether to phase out internal combustion engines in the near future, they do agree more decidedly on the environmental merits of EVs and that we should have more renewable energy—as...

Fisker teases more power, unique clutch for Ocean EV as production agreement signedFisker teases more power, unique clutch for Ocean EV as production agreement signed

Stephen Edelstein

Fisker last week announced a long-term manufacturing deal with automotive supplier Magna for production of its Ocean electric SUV, while founder Henrik Fisker teased more details of the planned EV. A binding manufacturing agreement finalizes all...

Evasive Motorsports' modified Tesla Model 3 readies for a run at Pikes Peak gloryEvasive Motorsports' modified Tesla Model 3 readies for a run at Pikes Peak glory

Brian Wong

The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is one of America’s most famous races, and for the past several years it’s served as a de facto proving ground for electric racing vehicles—including multiple Tesla Model 3s, all...

Report: Hyundai electric air taxis might arrive as soon as 2025Report: Hyundai electric air taxis might arrive as soon as 2025

Stephen Edelstein

Hyundai believes its first electric air taxis could lift off by 2025—years earlier than expected—even as regulation for the completely new aviation format lags. “Air taxi” has become a catchall term for small vertical-takeoff-and-landing (VTOL) aircraft...

Charging ecosystem for Mercedes EQS: Plug & Charge support, offsets for renewable energyCharging ecosystem for Mercedes EQS: Plug & Charge support, offsets for renewable energy

Stephen Edelstein

Mercedes-Benz on Thursday released more details on charging for its 2022 EQS flagship electric luxury sedan. The automaker hopes to build a brand-specific ecosystem of services that can later be used for other Mercedes EVs. The...

Mazda plans dedicated EV platform in 2025, other EVs and plug-in hybrids before thenMazda plans dedicated EV platform in 2025, other EVs and plug-in hybrids before then

Stephen Edelstein

In a major change of tack, Mazda on Thursday announced a large-scale electrification strategy, including plans for a dedicated EV platform by 2025, and other electrified models before then. Mazda has attempted to keep pace with...

Quirky Canoo EVs set for Oklahoma production, subscription model played downQuirky Canoo EVs set for Oklahoma production, subscription model played down

Bengt Halvorson

California-based Canoo announced on Thursday that it plans to use Netherlands’ VDL Nedcar as its contract manufacturing partner. Even more importantly, perhaps, in an event running through much about the company’s business model and intended products,...

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Volvo-Northvolt battery factory will make cells for electric XC60 SUVVolvo-Northvolt battery factory will make cells for electric XC60 SUV

Porsche plans to make its own electric car battery cells—for racingPorsche plans to make its own electric car battery cells—for racing

Some say "no climate, no deal" as EVs, green energy lose traction in infrastructure compromiseSome say "no climate, no deal" as EVs, green energy lose traction in infrastructure compromise

Despite partisan divide, Americans see EVs as better for the environment and want more solar powerDespite partisan divide, Americans see EVs as better for the environment and want more solar power

Fisker teases more power, unique clutch for Ocean EV as production agreement signedFisker teases more power, unique clutch for Ocean EV as production agreement signed

Evasive Motorsports' modified Tesla Model 3 readies for a run at Pikes Peak gloryEvasive Motorsports' modified Tesla Model 3 readies for a run at Pikes Peak glory

Report: Hyundai electric air taxis might arrive as soon as 2025Report: Hyundai electric air taxis might arrive as soon as 2025

Charging ecosystem for Mercedes EQS: Plug & Charge support, offsets for renewable energyCharging ecosystem for Mercedes EQS: Plug & Charge support, offsets for renewable energy

Mazda plans dedicated EV platform in 2025, other EVs and plug-in hybrids before thenMazda plans dedicated EV platform in 2025, other EVs and plug-in hybrids before then

Quirky Canoo EVs set for Oklahoma production, subscription model played downQuirky Canoo EVs set for Oklahoma production, subscription model played down

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