Author: Joshua Morris
Joshua Morris
Joshua Morris is an EV journalist at EVMagz.com, covering global developments in electric vehicle technology, battery innovation, charging infrastructure, and clean mobility policy across major markets. He holds a degree in Environmental Science and, outside of reporting, enjoys weekend open-water swimming, drone landscape mapping, and exploring off-grid energy systems.
CATL, the world’s leading electric vehicle battery manufacturer, has solidified its partnership with the Bolivian government by confirming a substantial $1.4 billion investment. The funds will be utilized to unlock the vast lithium reserves in Bolivia, which have remained largely untapped. This move marks a significant step toward establishing Bolivia as a key player in the global lithium market. The agreement, announced on Sunday following a meeting between CATL executives and Bolivian President Luis Arce, outlines the construction of two lithium plants. These plants will be responsible for extracting minerals from Bolivia’s Uyuni and Oruro salt flats, which boast the…
In an unexpected turn of events, the Citroen My Ami Buggy has taken the automotive world by storm, captivating customers with its undeniably cool and adorable design. This mini electric off-roader, which boasts a door-less structure, has proven to be even more popular than anticipated by the automaker. Astonishingly, all 800 units were sold within a mere 10 hours after orders opened. The My Ami Buggy was made available for purchase at 11 a.m. CEST on Tuesday, June 20, and by the end of the day, there were no more units left for sale online. Previously only accessible to buyers…
Octopus Electric Vehicles, a subsidiary of the Octopus Energy Group, has secured a funding deal worth £150 million from Pollen Street Capital, boosting its efforts in the electric vehicle (EV) market. The majority of the funds will be allocated to support Octopus’ EV salary sacrifice program, which was launched in 2021. Known as the flagship offering of Octopus, the EV salary sacrifice program is likened to a cycle-to-work scheme but for cars. By participating in this initiative, drivers can enjoy monthly savings of 30-40% on brand-new electric vehicles. Octopus provides a convenient all-in-one service that includes the provision of the…
Baidu and XPeng, two Chinese companies specializing in automated driving, have made significant advancements in their respective technologies. Baidu, the internet giant, has announced that its fully driverless self-driving taxis have received commercial operation approval in Shenzhen, a bustling southern city in China. Shenzhen has been at the forefront of embracing autonomous vehicles, implementing progressive regulations for their deployment since July of last year. Baidu’s Apollo Go ride-hailing service, which operates without a safety operator in the vehicle, has now been given the green light to operate in Shenzhen, making it the fourth city in China to do so, joining…
Rivian, the American electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has made a significant move to bolster its electric pickup and sport utility vehicle (SUV) offerings while expanding its charging infrastructure. In a recent exclusive interview with Reuters, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe revealed that the company has successfully acquired Iternio, a Swedish EV route planning app maker. The acquisition of Iternio aims to integrate its cutting-edge technology into Rivian’s EV lineup and utilize its valuable data to enhance Rivian’s own charging network. Although the financial details of the deal remain undisclosed, Scaringe confirmed that the acquisition was finalized during the first quarter. The…