In its latest biannual report, Adamas Intelligence provides an overview of the global EV market over the past half-year (2020 H2) and its implications on the battery and battery materials supply chains. Among the findings: In 2020 H2, global passenger EV registrations grew by 58% versus the same period the year prior, amounting to 3.53
Month: March 2021
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By Joey Klender Posted on March 3, 2021 Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) and Volkswagen are forecasted to be the most profitable players in the electric vehicle space for the next few years, according to UBS analysts headed by skeptic Patrick Hummel. UBS released a note to investors on Wednesday that indicated American electric car company Tesla
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A few days ago we saw the video of a black, pre-production Hyundai Ioniq 5 at a fast-charging station in South Korea, with CarSceneKorea’s promise of a detailed review of its exterior. And here it is, a closer look at the details with commentary about the available options for things like the roof and mirrors
Will the massive dealership networks of GM and Ford become a help or a hindrance, as these companies shift to EVs? Also, we look at another aspect of EVs’ carbon footprint. And how does the global automaker Volvo segue to all-electric by the end of the decade, while planning a limited number of platforms? This
Volvo became the latest automaker to announce a phaseout of fossil-fuel vehicles, and it did so with a stronger statement than GM, Ford and Jaguar have done. No “aspirations,” no plug-in hybrids, no exceptions for profitable models, and no geographic carve-outs: “Volvo Cars is committed to becoming a leader in the fast-growing premium electric car
Moscow’s Department of Transport says all of its public transport vehicles will be electric by 2032. Smart electric motor company Turntide Technologies completes an $80 million funding round. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important
The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) is the latest racing sanctioning body to take a serious look at electric cars. Organizers are asking for input on how to make electric cars a bigger part of drag racing, the association announced on Monday. The NHRA plans to host a series of meetings on the topic, beginning
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Rivian’s R1T, the upcoming electric pickup truck, was spotted driving on public roads in Suwon, South Korea. While we don’t know why it’s there, the area is nearby both Samsung SDI and LG Chem R&D centers, two battery suppliers that work with several EV manufacturers. Thus far, Rivian has only announced eventual availability in North
By Joey Klender Posted on March 2, 2021 Volvo is joining the growing list of automakers who have pledged to develop only electric vehicles by a certain date. Today, the Swedish car company insisted that it will no longer sell combustion engine cars by 2030, switching to completely electric powertrains by the end of the
Rolls-Royce has successfully completed the taxiing of its ‘Spirit of Innovation’ aircraft, the latest milestone on its journey to becoming the world’s fastest all-electric plane. Rolls-Royce ACCEL – Interview Selects Courtesy of Vimeo.com For the first time, the plane powered along a runway propelled by its powerful 500hp [400kw] electric powertrain and the latest energy
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Auto manufacturing guru Sandy Munro talks about a 3-wheeled self-charging electric vehicle from Aptera that can drive up to 1,000 miles on one charge, and his partnership with this and other 3-wheeled EV brands! WATCH NEXT: https://youtu.be/tT9C5mN-EHM Sandy’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj–iMtToRO_cGG_fpmP5XQ OUR SPONSORS: ❤️ XPENG MOTORS – Follow China’s leading smart EV automaker on Facebook at
Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory is now, once again open to the media. With that said, recent tours of the electric car factory offer Tesla an opportunity to prove that it’s taking extra steps to utilize cutting-edge technology, adequately assess quality-control concerns, and treat its employees with the utmost compassion. Who cares about the free meals,
The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV is such a tease. This was my second encounter with the ID.4 in prototype form, the first time was a walkaround of another prototype that felt rather complete minus its virtually non-functional multimedia system. But this time, I got to drive an ID.4 that again felt rather complete…minus some
Thermo Fisher Scientific‘s new LInspector in-line measurement and control system is designed to detect defects in lithium-ion battery electrode coatings, electrode calendering and separator films during the manufacturing process, while reducing waste and improving battery quality. The company says LInspector offers improved basis weight determination, increased scan coverage, measurement precision and sensor accuracy, as well
Tesla is rumored to be behind a massive new land deal to secure over 100 acres next to its Gigafactory Shanghai in China. Gigafactory Shanghai has been expanding so fast that Tesla is running out of space to physically grow at the location in the Shanghai free-trade zone. After quickly managing to build the first
NISSAN dealers are preparing for the arrival of a new kind of numberplate this autumn. The plates are being brought in especially for electric vehicles and have an eye-catching green flash on the left-hand side to highlight the fact that EVs are emission-free. As 70-plate models are being introduced at Nissan dealers, trial green numberplates
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Elon Musk says that Tesla will launch its subscription service for its Full Self-Driving package within the next three to four months. Get ready for a high monthly premium, though. Last year, we reported on indications that Tesla is working on a pay-as-you-go subscription for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) package. Later, CEO Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla
By Joey Klender Posted on March 1, 2021 Tesla is not the only electric vehicle stock that Dan Ives of Wedbush believes could soar up to 50% this year. With the sector growing at an accelerating rate, Ives believes investors will be given the opportunity to diversify their portfolios with several companies that are showing
Partnership with Keihan Bus and Kansai Electric Power will build Japan’s first pure electric bus loop line Kyoto, JAPAN – On February 24, BYD Japan Co., Ltd. (BYD), Keihan Bus Co., Ltd. (Keihan Bus) and The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. (Kansai Electric Power) announced a tripartite deal in Kyoto, Japan, which will see the
Volkswagen has just released two image teasers of an all-electric convertible version of its ID.3 model, asking what do you think about this idea. Our opinion is clear, we love the all-electric cabriolets, since driving in a quiet and smooth electric car with an open roof in sunny weather is a perfect combination. “What if? An
We drive the Kia Sorento Hybrid. Lucid delays its Air sedan. Ford wants more U.S.-based battery supply. And Michelin gets into EV tires. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Michelin has looked to its Formula E racing experience in designing a strong street tire for sporty electric cars while also keeping the carbon
Silicon Mobility has announced the release of OLEA APP INVERTER, a software application platform for control of inverters and electric motors. The application is based on the OLEA T222 FPCUs parallel architecture, which allows real-time control of power electronics and motors. It provides torque and speed control using Field Oriented Control (FoC) and variable Space
Fisker says that it has given up on solid-state batteries after having announced a “breakthrough” that was supposed to enable “500 miles of range and 1-minute charging” in its electric cars. After relaunching his electric vehicle startup, Henrik Fisker started making a lot of very ambitious claims about the capabilities of the new company’s future