Author: Floyd Hawkins

Tesla is urging customers in the United States to place vehicle orders soon, as the current federal electric vehicle (EV) tax credits are set to expire at the end of the third quarter. The $7,500 incentive for new EVs and the $4,000 credit for used EVs are both scheduled to phase out by September 30, prompting the automaker to introduce a range of purchasing incentives to boost Q3 deliveries. “Given the abrupt change, we have a limited supply of vehicles in the US this quarter,” Tesla Chief Financial Officer Vaibhav Taneja said during the company’s second-quarter earnings call. “As we…

Canadian electric mobility company Beachman has launched the ’64 E-Bike, a new electric two-wheeler that combines the classic aesthetic of 1960s cafe racer motorcycles with modern performance and technology. Designed for both urban commuting and recreational riding, the e-bike aims to offer a balance of style, performance, and accessibility. The ’64 E-Bike is available in three riding modes: E-Bike Mode with a top speed of 20 mph for bike lane use, Moped Mode reaching 30 mph for commuting, and Off-Road Mode, which unlocks a maximum speed of 45 mph. The base model includes a 2.88 kWh lithium battery offering a…

Hyundai’s upcoming entry-level electric vehicle, the Ioniq 2, has been seen in public for the first time, ahead of its official unveiling expected later this year. The compact crossover, intended to expand Hyundai’s electric vehicle (EV) portfolio in Europe, was spotted in camouflage in South Korea, signaling that launch preparations are underway. The Ioniq 2 is expected to be formally introduced at the IAA Mobility Show in Munich this September, according to Hyundai Europe President Xavier Martinet. Positioned between the newly introduced Inster EV and the Kona Electric, the Ioniq 2 will be built on the same Electric-Global Modular Platform…

Mangrove Lithium said it plans to build a second refining facility in North America with an annual output capacity of 20,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium, as the company moves to address growing demand for Western-sourced lithium materials. The U.S.-based firm said it has signed memoranda of understanding with multiple American battery manufacturers to support the plant’s output, which could be sufficient to power batteries for over 500,000 electric vehicles annually. While the exact location of the new facility has not been determined, the plant is expected to be significantly larger than the company’s first refinery in British Columbia, which is…

The U.S. Department of Commerce has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties of 93.5% on anode-grade graphite imports from China, citing findings that the materials were sold below fair market value. As reported by Reuters, the duties will be uniformly applied to all Chinese manufacturers, without exemptions for individual pricing practices. These new provisional duties are in addition to existing tariffs, bringing the total duty rate to approximately 160%, according to the American Active Anode Material Producers, the trade group that filed the complaint. The group includes U.S.-based companies such as Syrah Technologies (Louisiana), Novonix (Tennessee), Epsilon Advanced Materials (North Carolina), Anovion…

British automaker JLR has partnered with smart EV charging software firm ev.energy to pilot a new charging scheme aimed at optimizing electric vehicle charging for cost and sustainability. The program will involve 10 Jaguar I-PACE vehicles integrated with ev.energy’s platform to evaluate smart charging’s potential benefits, including charging at greener and cheaper times. The initiative builds on JLR’s 2023 investment in ev.energy through its venture capital arm, InMotion Ventures, and is part of the company’s wider efforts to prepare for upcoming EV launches. Although JLR currently does not sell any fully electric models—having pulled the I-PACE ahead of Jaguar’s brand…

Hyundai Motor Group may face an annual revenue loss of up to 2.7 trillion won ($1.94 billion) in electric vehicle (EV) sales in the United States following the enactment of a new U.S. tax law, according to a report by the Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) released on Saturday. The legislation, titled the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA), came into effect on July 4 and repeals several clean energy incentives introduced under the previous Inflation Reduction Act. A key provision includes the early expiration of the EV purchase tax credit, now set to end in September 2025 — about…

Uber is making a significant move into the autonomous vehicle market with major investments in electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid and AV technology startup Nuro, aiming to launch a premium robotaxi service in the United States. Announced Thursday, the deal includes a $300 million investment in Lucid and a commitment to purchase at least 20,000 Gravity SUVs over the next six years. These vehicles will be equipped with Nuro’s self-driving system and operated by Uber or third-party fleet partners. Production of the modified Gravity SUVs is expected to begin in late 2026, according to a regulatory filing. Uber is also investing…

PepsiCo UK has named XPO Logistics as its core transport provider across England and Wales, a move that aligns with the company’s broader decarbonisation goals. As part of the partnership, six battery-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 trucks will be deployed to replace more than one million diesel-driven kilometres annually, resulting in an emissions reduction of over 1,200 tonnes of CO₂. The fully electric eActros 600 is equipped with three battery packs offering a combined 621kWh of capacity and an estimated real-world range of approximately 500 kilometres per charge. The trucks will be used to transport PepsiCo’s popular snack brands, including Walkers…

A significant lithium ore deposit has been confirmed in China’s central Hunan Province, further strengthening the country’s strategic position in the global supply of battery materials. The deposit, located in the Jijiaoshan mining area of Linwu County, is estimated to hold approximately 490 million tonnes of ore, including 1.31 million tonnes of lithium oxide, according to the provincial department of natural resources. The find was led by the Mineral Resources Survey Institute of Hunan Province following years of geological surveys and the application of advanced exploration technology. Classified as an altered granite-type deposit, the ore allows for more manageable extraction…

Rivian Automotive CEO and founder RJ Scaringe has transferred approximately 4 million Class A shares and 6 million stock options to his former spouse, Meagan Scaringe, as part of a divorce settlement finalized earlier this month, according to a regulatory filing submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The transaction, dated July 9, reduces Scaringe’s voting power in the electric vehicle (EV) maker to around 4%, down from 7.6% earlier this year. The settlement marks the conclusion of a two-year divorce proceeding, as initially reported by TechCrunch. See also: Rivian Launches High-Performance Quad-Motor Versions of R1T and R1S…

LiveWire, the electric motorcycle brand spun off from Harley-Davidson, has unveiled two compact electric motorcycles designed to broaden the appeal of powered two-wheelers to entry-level riders. The surprise debut took place at Harley-Davidson’s Homecoming festival in Milwaukee. The new models—one trail-oriented and the other tailored for street use—feature smaller 12-inch wheels and a low seat height of approximately 76 cm (30 inches), making them more accessible for a wider range of riders. LiveWire says the motorcycles aim to balance ease of use with performance. “These bikes are designed to offer a customizable, approachable electric moto experience,” the company stated. “The…