Author: Moira Shortle

General Motors (GM) has emerged as the second-largest seller of electric vehicles (EVs) in the US in 2024, following Tesla, with a remarkable 125% surge in sales during the fourth quarter. GM sold 43,982 EVs in Q4, bringing its total for the year to 114,432 units, a 50% increase from 2023. The company’s robust growth was driven by strong demand for new electric models such as the Chevy Equinox EV, Cadillac Lyriq, and Chevy Blazer and Silverado EVs. The Chevy Equinox EV, which began deliveries in May 2024, was a key contributor, selling 18,089 units in Q4 alone and becoming…

Hyundai Motor Group is on the verge of completing its pilot production line for solid-state batteries at its Uiwang Research Institute, with operations expected to begin in January 2025, according to industry insiders. Sources familiar with the project have indicated that the installation of equipment is nearly finished, with only logistics automation left to be installed. However, Hyundai has not officially confirmed the details. Located in Gyeonggi-do province near Seoul, the Uiwang Research Institute is part of Hyundai’s efforts to advance next-generation electrification technologies. In December 2023, Hyundai Mobis, a key supplier to the group, opened the Uiwang Electrification Research…

Just days after facing liquidation, German eVTOL startup Lilium Aviation has announced a lifeline investment deal that could revive its operations. On Christmas Eve, the company revealed that the Mobile Uplift Corporation, a consortium of European and North American investors, signed a purchase agreement for Lilium’s subsidiary assets. The agreement, set to close in early January 2025, ensures that 750 employees, who were laid off just before Christmas, will be reinstated. Lilium CEO Klaus Roewe described the development as a “major breakthrough,” expressing optimism about the company’s ability to restart operations promptly once the deal is finalized. Founded in 2015,…

Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng plans to hire more than 6,000 workers in 2025, as the company aims to strengthen its workforce to meet growing demand. Founder and CEO He Xiaopeng shared this plan in an internal letter, also noting that the company expects market competition to intensify in 2025, with a price war set to begin in January. Xpeng has already expanded its presence to 30 countries and regions, and the company is targeting to increase its global footprint to more than 60 markets in the coming year. He Xiaopeng highlighted these goals in the letter dated Tuesday. In…

Nio Inc set a new monthly delivery record in December with 31,138 vehicles, marking the first time the electric vehicle maker surpassed the 30,000-unit threshold. Deliveries were up 72.87% from 18,012 units in December 2023 and increased 51.34% compared to November’s 20,575 vehicles. The Nio main brand accounted for 20,610 deliveries in December, reflecting a 14.42% year-on-year increase and a 33.03% rise from the previous month. Meanwhile, its Onvo sub-brand delivered 10,528 vehicles, a significant growth of 107.16% from November, bolstered by the introduction of its first model, the L60 SUV, in late September. Fourth-quarter deliveries totaled 72,689 units, within…

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced a significant expansion of its electric vehicle (EV) charging network, which now includes over 740 charge points across the city. This expansion comes in response to the growing demand for EVs in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with more than 34,970 electric vehicles registered as of October 2024. As part of its efforts to support the transition to electric mobility, DEWA has also issued Charge Point Operator (CPO) licenses to Tesla and UAEV. The new licenses are expected to accelerate EV adoption and attract private sector investment in charging infrastructure. Tesla…

The Mazda EZ-6 represents a bold move for the brand into the electric vehicle market, combining advanced technology with Mazda’s renowned design. Built on Changan’s EPA hybrid platform, the EZ-6 offers two powertrain options: fully electric (BEV) and range-extended (EREV). With a lineup of seven models priced between 139,800 to 179,800 yuan (approximately 19,200 to 24,700 USD), the EZ-6 is positioned as an affordable yet premium option for those seeking sustainable mobility. Its sleek design follows Mazda’s signature “Kodo” language, highlighted by split headlights, LED daytime running lights, and an illuminated Mazda logo. Measuring 4,921 mm in length, 1,890 mm…

Germany’s Vice Chancellor and Federal Economics Minister, Robert Habeck, has put forward a detailed proposal to modernize the country’s automotive industry, with a focus on boosting the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). The plan, outlined in an internal paper obtained by several German media outlets, includes a series of incentives aimed at accelerating the shift to electric mobility. Key components of Habeck’s proposal include a €1,000 charging credit for EV buyers, which would apply to charging at publicly accessible points. However, the paper does not provide specific details on how this credit would be implemented, presenting it more as a…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stated on Friday that it has not yet decided whether to approve California’s ambitious plan to phase out the sale of gasoline-only vehicles by 2035. The plan aims to ensure that at least 80% of new cars sold in the state by that year will be electric vehicles (EVs), with up to 20% being plug-in hybrid models. In October, a senior official from the California Air Resources Board had expressed confidence that the EPA would grant the state a waiver under the Clean Air Act to implement the plan. California’s rules, which have already…

The U.S. Supreme Court announced on Friday that it will review a legal challenge brought by fuel producers against California’s vehicle emission and electric car standards, a significant case that will test the state’s authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. The case centers on an appeal from Valero Energy and fuel industry groups following a lower court’s decision to uphold the Biden administration’s approval of California’s ability to set its own regulations. At the heart of the dispute is a 2022 decision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reinstate California’s waiver, allowing the state to establish stricter vehicle…

Tesla has established its first Supercharger station in the Philippines, even before delivering its first vehicles to customers in the Southeast Asian nation. The new Supercharger is located at Uptown Mall in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), an upscale business district in Metro Manila. The station, equipped with four V4 Supercharger stalls, is strategically placed near Tesla’s flagship Experience Center, also in Uptown Mall. According to Tesla Charging, a full charge for a Model 3 or Model Y at the station costs approximately PHP 1,140 ($20). This is roughly equivalent to 20 liters of gasoline, making EV charging a cost-effective alternative…

Honda is offering substantial incentives on its all-electric Prologue SUV, making it one of the most attractive EV deals to close out the year. The automaker has introduced 0% APR financing for the first time, along with savings of up to $6,000, in a bid to strengthen its position in the competitive electric vehicle market. Through January 2, 2025, buyers can finance the Prologue at 0% APR for 72 months. According to CarsDirect, this financing option could translate to savings of nearly $3,000 when compared to previous rates. Honda is also offering $5,000 in dealer cash incentives, which can be…