McLaren’s Applied division has launched an electric scooter brand called Lavoie to try and “redefine” personal mobility, apparently.
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Aptera confirms Tesla charge port for its solar EV
Aptera this week confirmed that its solar-supplemented three-wheel production EV will offer a Tesla connector and corresponding charging equipment, both produced by the charging-hardware maker Lectron. The California startup's adoption of the Tesla standard, now called NACS, was already all but a given. The company had made earlier assertions it... Polestar 2 Awarded 5 Stars In US NCAP Crash Testing
The electric sedan scored a maximum of 5 stars in each of the three categories: Frontal Crash, Side Crash and Rollover.
Tesla Recalls 435K Model 3 And Model Y In China, Software Update Fix
Tesla has issued many recalls lately, though most are software updates labeled as recalls due to the notable changes.
Study: Toyota and Honda owners are defecting to Tesla
Tesla is siphoning customers away from Honda and Toyota, according to a new study released this week by S&P Global Mobility. Among EV makers, Tesla remains in another league when it comes to attracting and keeping new customers. The Tesla Model Y has a 60.5% brand loyalty rate in the U.S., and nearly 74% of buyers are coveted conquest sales... Tesla Buyers Leave Honda And Toyota Much More Often Than Other Brands
Tesla's cars are priced at the luxury level, so it's a stretch for mainstream shoppers to make the switch.
Ford invests another $180M in powertrain plant to supply 70% of European EVs
Ford Motor Company announced plans to invest an additional $180 million in its Halewood EV powertrain facility in northern England....
Nio EV deliveries rise 30% to a record in November, XPeng’s tumbles 60%
Nio's November deliveries soared 30%, outpacing the performance of rivals by a wide margin
What’s The Biggest Problem With Climate Justice? The Polluters Have All The Money
Southern countries are pushing hard to make transparent the wealth and climate consequences of burning fossil fuels. Bill McKibben says it's clear how impeachably just their demands are.
Lightyear 0 made in Finland, claims to be the first solar car
The Lightyear 0 solar-assisted EV has started production at contract manufacturer Valmet Automotive's facility in Finland, Lightyear confirmed Wednesday in a press release. The Dutch startup said Valmet will initially produce just one car per week, gradually scaling up production in the first quarter of 2023. The Lightyear 0 will never be a... 