The shortage of semiconductor chips required for advanced technologies will soon turn into a surplus, reversing the semiconductor shortage that has afflicted the automotive industry for the majority of the previous two years. VNC Automobile, an in-vehicle networking specialist, believes that the possibility of a recession may trigger a surplus. “It’s ironic that the very […]
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The Shoprite Group Becomes The First South African Retailer To Pilot A Heavy Duty Electric Truck
The Shoprite Group is South Africa’s largest retailer by market capitalization, sales, profit, and number of employees and customers. Shoprite operates in 11 African countries, and has more than 2,900 stores across Africa. The Shoprite Group is expanding its key environmental programs as part of its sustainability strategy. One the major components of this strategy […]
Skoda Plans To Launch Three Completely New EVs By 2026
The Czech Volkswagen subsidiary hopes that it will sell 70 percent electric vehicles in Europe by 2030.
Report: VW in talks with Foxconn to make Scout electric SUVs
Volkswagen is in talks with Foxconn to build electric pickup trucks and SUVs for its Scout brand, according to a recent Reuters report. VW said in May that it would reintroduce the Scout name, which originated with the classic International Harvester Scout, one of the earliest SUVs. While that first Scout was just one model, VW envisions an entire...
China EV Stocks Continue To Soar Amid More Hopeful Signs
China EV sales this week should be strong, despite Covid-related issues.
2023 Opel Astra E Spotted Being Benchmarked Against Volkswagen ID.3
The two vehicles were spotted parked alongside in Germany just as the electric Astra made its official debut.
How Much Does Tesla Semi Weigh Without A Load?
Unlike other automakers, Tesla doesn't always reveal specific details about its vehicles, so we have to rely on educated guesses.
Hyundai, battery supplier SK ally to meet US EV sourcing rules
Hyundai and battery supplier SK On are partnering to meet the new battery sourcing requirements of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The IRA continues the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, but to qualify for the full amount, it stipulates that EVs and their battery packs must be assembled in North America, and certain minerals used in batteries must...
Canoo Lifestyle Vehicle Tries To Do Donuts, But It’s Just One Tire Fire
The Canoo people mover only lit up the outside tire, so you could say it was trying to make smoke rings…
Tesla Model Y Strong Sales in Singapore Even With High Price Tag
The Model Y starts at over $100,000 in Singapore and can cost as much as $180,000, but demand is high and rivals are pricey, too.