The first batch of 999 VinFast VF8s and VF9s arrived in California today, December 20, fulfilling a promise first broached in April at the New York Auto Show, confirmed in Las Vegas and reconfirmed in the Los Angeles Auto Show just this November. By the opening of the LA Auto Show, over 5,000 cars were […]
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Auto Execs Go Bearish On EVs (Again)
Auto execs were super bearish on electric vehicles (EVs) for years. They said there was very little demand for electric vehicles and EVs would remain niche (like 2% or 3% of the market niche). This argument was made countless times in countless venues even up through the point when Tesla unveiled the Model 3 and […]
NIO Passes 300,000 Sales, Zeekr Going Public (Seeking $1 Billion+)
We’ve got some notable news from two Chinese EV startups from this past week or so. NIO has hit a big sales milestone, and Zeekr is looking to go public in the USA and raise at least $1 billion. NIO EV Sales Milestone The Chinese EV startup NIO has now passed 300,000 cumulative sales. Five […]
Senator Warren Seeks Answers From Tesla Board About Musk’s Possible Conflicts Of Interest
The essence of fiduciary duty — that legal responsibility for care, loyalty, good faith, and confidentiality when serving the best interests of a beneficiary — was questioned several times in Warren's letter.
Gridworks To Invest $50 Million In Virunga Power To Ramp Up Run-Of-River Hydro Projects Across Several African Countries
Gridworks, is a UK government-backed investor in Africa’s electricity networks. It is wholly owned by British International Investment, the UK’s development finance institution. Gridworks invests in transmission, distribution, and distributed renewable energy, both on and off-grid. Gridworks says that its focus is to create development impact by connecting Africa’s people and businesses to reliable, affordable, […]
6 Minutes to Spare as Sunswift 7 Solar Car Sets Provisional World Record!
Sydney’s University of New South Wales Sunswift 7 solar-powered electric car has claimed a provisional Guinness World Record by going 1000 km (620 miles) on a single charge in under 12 hours. The car, designed and built by students, posted a time of 11 hours 53.32 minutes for the distance at the Australian Automotive Research […]
Audi’s Transition To Sustainable Operations Continues As The Q8 e-tron Moves Into Production
The first Audi Q8 e-tron rolled off the production line at Audi’s factory in Brussels, Belgium on December 14th. The event in and of itself was fairly mundane, with employees and company leadership standing at the end of the production line to drive the vehicles off the line. But in truth, the ceremony stood for […]
It’s For Real: Wireless EV Charging For Germany’s Famous Autobahn
Embedding wireless EV charging systems in roadways may seem futuristic, but on Germany's Autobahn the future is now.
Tesla’s Stock Down 50% Year Over Year — Is It A Buy Now?
Like much of the market, Tesla’s stock has had a bit of a rough year, which many point to as a sign that the automaker’s shares were overinflated. At the time of writing, Tesla’s stock is down about 50 percent on the year, even more than the market overall. Though, some bullish analysts see this […]
McDonald’s Continues Environmental Impact Reduction With Solar Power Buys
McDonald’s is renowned for its wide variety of delicious fast food offerings. From the classic Big Mac and Quarter Pounder burgers to the ever-popular Chicken McNuggets, there is something for everyone! The breakfast menu features favorites such as the Egg McMuffin and Hotcakes with Sausage, while the McCafe line offers specialty coffees and smoothies. Of […]