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Category: eV
Porsche is moving fast into EVs: Lessons learned from Taycan
In 2013, German carmakers got their hands on Tesla Model S luxury five-door hatchbacks and tore them apart. An industry insider in that country reported the Model S was a massive shock to Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz—but perhaps even more so to Porsche, which had been hugely successful with its fast, sporty Panamera five-door. The Porsche... Ford Motor Company Partners With Manufacture 2030 To Enhance Supply Chain Sustainability
Ford Motor Company and Manufacture 2030 recently established a strategic alliance to support Ford’s suppliers in achieving their carbon reduction targets in support of Ford’s objective to become carbon neutral globally by 2050 and in Europe by 2035. Ford was one of the first American automakers to sign up for Manufacture 2030 and the first […]
Three Midwestern States to Watch as They Navigate Equitable Rollout for EV Charging
Arthur Burton founded his renewable energy company, AMB Renewable, three years ago in Chicago to help ensure that disadvantaged communities are part of the transition to clean energy. For him, the injection of $7.5 billion in federal funds into electric vehicle infrastructure nationwide marks the start of a clean energy future that truly includes everyone. […]
Can Electric Vehicles Revive the Great Aussie Road Trip? Part One
As petrol and diesel race each other to $2.50 a litre, electric vehicle drivers do not have to worry about the cost of their driving. We have just returned from a 3,600 kilometre great Aussie road trip which cost us about $200 in fuel … $50 on Chargefox and $150 on Tesla. Taking a slow […]
Are There Enough Materials To Manufacture All The Electric Vehicles Needed?
The short answer is yes. But this is a complicated question, so let’s dig in further. The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is necessary to decrease climate-changing emissions. As deployment increases, so will the demand for EV battery materials such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel. These materials are primarily supplied through two sources: 1) newly mined […]
Elon Musk’s 2-Sentence Lesson to Fast-Track Productivity
Elon Musk’s unique way of running companies has no doubt brought him to where he is today, and for him, communication remains a crucial piece of the puzzle. A couple of years ago, Musk shared a simple, two-sentence message with management employees, and it’s a piece of Tesla’s history that still rings true today. Musk […]
Nissan Insists Leaf Nameplate Will Not Be Dropped
There have been concerns about the Leaf's future amid slowing sales.
Kia EV6: Why it’s a strong EV contender in the mid-size SUV space
While the Kia NIRO EV has been on sale for some time now, it’s the Kia EV6 crossover that’s getting all the buzz.
Kia EV6: Why it’s a strong EV contender in the mid-size SUV space
While the Kia NIRO EV has been on sale for some time now, it’s the Kia EV6 crossover that’s getting all the buzz.
