Author: Robin Cannon

After a temporary halt in production, Ford has announced that it plans to resume production of the F-150 Lightning at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center on March 13th. This follows a battery fire that occurred during a routine quality check on February 4th. While the fire resulted in halting production and an in-transit stop-ship order to prevent the release of recently built vehicles, Ford confirmed that Lightning trucks already in the hands of customers were not affected by the issue. The cause of the battery fire was identified, but not publicly revealed, and was linked to battery supplier SK On.…

Polestar has strengthened its financial position in Q4 as it heads into an exciting year with the launch of two new EVs. The company’s Q4 earnings and full-year 2022 earnings results, released on March 2, show that Polestar is outperforming most upcoming EV makers, with a reduction in losses and increasing revenues. The Swedish automaker, which beat its delivery goal and delivered 51,491 cars in 2022, reported revenue of $2.5 billion, up 84% from 2021, and exceeding Wall Street expectations of $2.4 billion. More importantly, Polestar cut its losses in half last year, with a net loss of $465 million…

NIO delivered 12,157 units in February 2023, indicating a 42.92% surge from the previous month and an impressive 98.29% growth from the same month last year. This makes it the highest-ever monthly delivery figure for the company. The automaker’s cumulative vehicle deliveries reached 310,219 units as of February 28, 2023. Of the total delivery volume, NIO delivered 5,037 sports utility vehicles (SUVs) and 7,120 sedans. The company’s product portfolio includes eight models, including the ES8, ES6, and EC6 based on the NT 1.0 platform, and the new ES8, ES7, EC7, ET7, and ET5 based on the NT 2.0 platform. The…

Li Auto, a leading Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker, announced today that it delivered 16,620 vehicles in February, up 9.77 percent from January and a whopping 97.53 percent increase from the same month last year. The company’s cumulative deliveries now stand at 289,095 units, and it expects to deliver between 20,239 and 23,239 vehicles in March. During the Chinese New Year holiday, which fell from January 21 to 27, 2023, there was an impact on January deliveries. However, this did not deter the company from guiding for first-quarter deliveries of 52,000 to 55,000 vehicles when it reported fourth-quarter earnings on…

Aion, a relatively new player in the electric car industry, has just released its latest offering, the Hyper GT. While the vehicle has been making the rounds in the form of official images, there are now more details available for those eager to learn more. The best news? The car is already available for purchase in China! The Hyper GT is the first car in Aion’s premium lineup, with the next model, the Hyper SSR, set to follow soon. Until now, the company has been manufacturing small, affordable electric cars for younger drivers. However, with the release of the Hyper…

For years, Toyota has been criticized for its reluctance to heavily invest in battery-electric vehicles. Despite being early in investing in hybrids with the Prius, the Japanese automaker has been slow in developing battery-electric vehicles and has even lobbied against the deployment of electric vehicles, spreading misinformation in the process. However, there are signs of change, especially since the company’s transition to a new CEO. As part of a renewed effort to invest in electric vehicles, Toyota decided to do a teardown of the most popular electric vehicle in the world right now: the Tesla Model Y. See also: Toyota…

Tesla, the leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has finally taken a significant step towards a more sustainable future by opening up some of its Supercharger stations to non-Tesla EV owners in the United States. The move was a long time coming, but it has been much-anticipated by the EV community as it marks a major step towards a more open and interoperable charging network. The company had been spotted installing the “Magic Dock” at some Supercharger stations in recent weeks, which integrate a CCS adapter to work with non-Tesla EVs. However, it had yet to officially open them up to…

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has made a groundbreaking move to support the sustainable and efficient production of electric vehicles (EVs) in North America. The DOE’s Loan Programs Office (LPO) has announced a conditional commitment to Li-Cycle, a lithium-ion battery recycling company, for a $375 million loan. The funding will be used to construct North America’s first commercial lithium-ion battery resource recovery facility in Rochester, New York. Li-Cycle, which is already North America’s largest lithium-ion sustainable pure-play battery recycler, will use the funding to expand its operations and create the Rochester Hub, a facility that will become a significant…

Deutsche Bahn (DB), Germany’s national rail services, has announced a major project with automated shuttles in the German state of Hesse. The project will use electric vehicles from Chinese manufacturer Nio to operate more than 100 on-demand vehicles serving over 3,000 virtual stops in lower-density and rural areas by the end of the year. DB subsidiary CleverShuttle will operate the autonomous vehicles, while DB subsidiary ioki will provide the software for booking and route planning. The project partner Mobileye specialises in autonomous vehicles and supplies the autonomous driving system, which will be used with Nio vehicles. See also: Deutsche Bahn…

NIO recently held a battery partners forum in Hefei, Anhui province, where its factories are located. The event was attended by NIO’s founder, chairman, and CEO, William Li, as well as leading companies from upstream and midstream in the battery chain, including mining giants Tsingshan Holding Group, Zijin Mining Group, and Shenzhen Chengxin Lithium Group. The forum showcased NIO’s commitment to developing its own batteries, with ambitions not only for battery packs but also for cells. Earlier this week, Reuters reported that NIO plans to build its first battery factory to produce large cylindrical cells, similar to those used by…

Himiway, a renowned manufacturer of e-bikes, is introducing special limited edition fat-tire e-bikes to its product line. The California and Florida versions of the Himiway Zebra e-bike come with a unique step-over frame design and distinct colors that reflect the spirit of the regions they represent. The California electric bike features a vibrant purple color inspired by the stunning sunset skies of the state, while the Florida e-bike boasts a bright blue hue that mimics the clear blue waters of its beaches. Himiway claims that the design and patterns of the new models are inspired by the local culture and…

Toyota has partnered with EV Life to offer a tool that helps new car buyers navigate the complex world of EV incentives. The Toyota EV Incentive Finder is a user-friendly tool that helps buyers sort through the more than 470 tax credits, rebates, and other incentives available to American EV buyers. It even helps buyers find other benefits, such as HOV carpool decals and toll discounts. The tool is powered by EV Life and allows customers to enter their unique data for a personalized quote. The tool uses their location, household size, income, tax filing details, electric utility, and more…