World's biggest EV maker BYD launches direct competition to Tesla with Sea Lion 07 SUV, along with new launches from Li Auto, Zeekr, Xpeng
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Asda Owner EG Group Orders Tesla EV Superchargers
Petrol station operator and Asda owner EG Group orders Tesla superchargers as it looks to expand charging network across UK and Europe
Carmakers Sell EVs At Discount As Demand Slows
Carmakers in Western countries have begun discounting electric vehicles (EVs) for the first time amidst first slowdown since 2020 surge
Tesla To Build Cut-Price EV In Germany: Report
Report says Tesla to build 25,000 euro electric vehicle (EV) at German plant as it seeks to master fast die-casting tech
Tesla Wins US Trial Of Autopilot Fatal Crash
Victory for Tesla in first US trial that alleged its Autopilot driver system had resulted in fatal accident, and other serious injuries
Top Chinese EV Makers See Strong September Sales
EV start-ups Li Auto, Nio and Xpeng all see strong sales in September as price war, new models, expanded charging network re-ignite demand
UK, EU Car Makers Call For Delay To Brexit EV Tariff
Electric car makers in UK and EU call for delay to upcoming export rules requiring use of batteries made in UK or EU
BYD Reports 200 Percent EV Profit Jump Amidst Tesla Price War
Chinese electric car giant BYD reports 200 percent profit jump in spite of damaging price war with battery-powered EV leader Tesla
Tesla Launches Cheaper Model X, Model S EVs
Cost of living spec? Electric car giant Tesla launches new versions of existing models, but just that little bit cheaper
Lawsuit By Tesla Owners Allege False Range Claims
Three Tesla owners in California launch proposed class action lawsuit against Elon Musk EV venture, alleging false range claims
Tesla ‘Meeting With Indian Govt’ Over Car Plant
Tesla reportedly meeting with Indian commerce minister as it looks to build domestic hub for low-cost car for domestic and export markets
Tesla Produces First Cybertruck At Texas Plant
Tesla produces first Cybertruck at Texas Gigafactory four years after original announcement and two years after original production target
Hybrid Car Explosion Kills Two People
Explosion of Life-Save hybrid car prototype, funded by the European Union, kills two people in southern Italy
New Stellantis Unit Takes Aim At EV Charging Anxiety
New unit at Jeep and Fiat parent Stellantis to aggregate charging points, offer range of customer services to ease EV power access
BYD Rules Out UK EV Plant ‘Because Of Brexit’
World's biggest electric and hybrid carmaker BYD ruled out UK factory because of Brexit, after new law scraps US debut
Tesla Cuts US Prices Of Model S, Model X
Two of Tesla's most expensive electric vehicle (EV) models in the US have had their prices cut, in effort to stoke demand
Tesla ‘Considering’ Sigma Lithium Buyout
Telsa reportedly in talks about acquiring Canada's Sigma Lithium as demand for key EV battery material vastly outpaces supply
Funding Round Values China EV Maker Zeekr At $13bn
Geely electric vehicle brand Zeekr valued at $13bn following latest external funding round, as company prepares for possible IPO
CES 2023: Sony, Honda Officially Unveils Afeela EV Concept
Gaming meets mobility. Sony Honda Mobility reveals its first electric vehicle concept at CES 2023 show in Las Vegas
EU Legislation Targets Battery Replacement By Users
European Union reaches provisional agreement that will require that portable devices to have user-replaceable batteries
Britishvolt Secures Funding For Five Weeks
Staff at battery start-up Britishvolt in Northumberland take a pay cut, after it secures five-week funding lifeline
Tesla Recalls 1.1 Million Vehicles Over Window Closing Issue
Injury risk with automatic window reversal system sees Tesla recall nearly 1.1 million vehicles in the United States
Ola Plans Premium Electric Car For Indian Market
SoftBank-backed ride-hailing firm Ola Electric announces range of electric cars starting in 2024 following success in electric two-wheelers
ABB Delays IPO Of Electric Vehicle Charging Unit
Swiss industrial and tech conglomerate ABB delays planned flotation of electric vehicle charging operations a second time, citing market volatility
Tesla Researchers Tout 100 Year Battery Design
Tesla's advanced battery researchers releases paper of new nickel-based battery that could last 100 years without needing to be replaced
Tesla Signs Deal To Source More Nickel – Report
Deal to source essential ingredient for electric vehicle batteries secured by Tesla, amid supply chain issues during pandemic and Ukraine war
Sony And Honda Team Up For Electric Vehicles
Strange bedfellows? Sony and Honda are to create joint venture, in order to make and sell electric vehicles (EVs) from 2025
Tesla To Double Manufacturing With New Shanghai Factory – Report
World's most valuable car maker Tesla is to construct new factory in Shanghai, to more than double China production capacity
Tesla Sued For Racial Discrimination By California
Another reason for Elon Musk to hate California, as local agency sues electric car maker for race discrimination and harassment
Biden Earmarks $5bn For US Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
US government establishes $5 billion fund to help US states construct nationwide electric vehicle charging network across major transportation routes