Author: Tyne Rodriquez

Rivian has initiated a voluntary recall of its 2022 R1S and R1T vehicles due to potentially faulty passenger seat belt system components. The recall affects 12,716 vehicles, although Rivian believes fewer than 1% of those vehicles, or fewer than 100, will require part replacement. Rivian has stated that the affected vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208 “Occupant Crash Protection.” The automaker has not provided details on the exact issue that could impact the recalled vehicles, but it has stated that it involves the passenger seat belt system components. See also: Rivian R1T Electric Pickup…

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has confirmed that Monterrey, Nuevo León, will be the location for Tesla’s new plant in Mexico. This announcement comes after months of speculation, with Elon Musk and other high-level Tesla executives spotted in Monterrey back in October 2022. However, concerns about water scarcity in the region were raised by the Mexican President last week, potentially jeopardizing the new factory. AMLO suggested that the factory be built near a new business hub in Mexico City instead. Bloomberg reports that these concerns were addressed during a phone call between the two on Monday, with Musk agreeing…

Mexico City has taken a significant step towards achieving its target of electrifying its entire bus fleet by 2035, with the addition of 50 new articulated electric buses to Line 3 of its public transport system. Managed by decentralised public entity Metrobús, the bus rapid transit (BRT) service covers 283 stations, seven bus lines and 140 kilometres, servicing 1.8 million daily riders. With the incorporation of the new buses, Mexico City now boasts the largest fleet of articulated e-buses in Latin America and one of the largest worldwide. To realise its ambitious electrification goals, Metrobús enlisted the technical assistance of…

The UK Government is taking steps to secure the supply of critical materials in the country. To address the high demand for rare earth elements, a recycling research program worth £15 million will be launched. The CLIMATES program, organized by Innovate UK, aims to provide funding for researchers and businesses to work on recycling rare earth materials. The program aims to support innovations in recycling rare earth elements, engage with international partners, and identify future skills needs. Additionally, it plans to attract private investment in projects that will help develop resilient supply chains for critical resources. Rare earth elements are…

Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular around the world, and for good reason. They’re environmentally friendly, efficient, and can be incredibly cost-effective in the long run. However, while electric cars are becoming more and more commonplace, electric taxis are still relatively rare. That’s why we were excited to see recent images of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 being used as a taxi in Jordan. The Ioniq 5 is one of the most well-rounded electric vehicles on the market today. Not only is it stylish and practical, but it’s also incredibly fast-charging. With a 77.4 kWh battery pack, the Ioniq 5 can…

EVE Energy, a leading battery manufacturer, has responded to market demand by launching production at four new battery plants in Jingmen, Hubei province. The four plants, collectively known as sections 6, 7, 8, and 9, have a combined capacity of 73GWh. In a ceremony to mark their commissioning, the company also announced the construction of a 60GWh Super Factory in the same city. The new facilities represent a significant investment of over CNY 16.6 billion and will allow the company to meet demand for each product direction within the new energy industry chain. Factory 16 in section 6 will produce…

Spanish carmaker Seat, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, has announced a massive investment of three billion euros in the conversion of its Martorell plant near Barcelona for the production of electric small cars. The announcement was made on the 30th anniversary of the location and marks the transformation of the plant. The aim is to produce small electric cars for the Volkswagen Group starting from 2025, with the plant being converted and employees trained accordingly. The VW and Cupra electric cars will be built in Martorell, and later an electric Skoda in the four-metre class is expected to be…

Volvo Trucks has emerged as the market leader in heavy electric trucks, with the company selling more than 4,300 electric trucks globally in over 38 countries. The growth in the market for heavy electric trucks in Europe and North America has been exponential, and in 2022, the market for heavy electric trucks in Europe grew by 200% to 1,041 trucks. Volvo Trucks holds the highest share of the market in Europe, with a 32% share of the market for heavy electric trucks. In North America, nearly half of all heavy electric trucks registered in 2022 were Volvo trucks. See also:…

SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW), General Motors’ joint venture in China, has revealed the interior design of the highly anticipated all-new Wuling Bingo EV, just one week after its world debut. The Bingo EV marks the first five-door, pure electric car developed by Wuling and is set to expand the brand’s lineup in the zero-emission car market. The official images showcase a new design language for the brand, with multiple rounded lines and retro-inspired elements. The minimalist dashboard layout is a standout feature, featuring independent modules for a double infotainment screen, air vents painted in the same color as the body with chrome…

Ford’s highly anticipated electric truck, the F-150 Lightning, is facing production delays due to an internal dispute with its battery supplier, SK On. The Korean company is reluctant to give full access to its cell technology and manufacturing process, causing concern for Ford, which wants to investigate the cause of a recent battery fire incident before giving the green light for production to resume. To resolve the issue, Ford has dispatched its own team of battery researchers to meet with SK On in Korea, and plans to send equipment installation engineers from its Blue Oval SK joint venture in the…

Hyundai has just revealed the prices for its much-anticipated electric sedan, the IONIQ 6, and fans of the brand will be pleased to hear that the vehicle is set to hit US dealerships this spring. The IONIQ 6 is the company’s second dedicated EV, following in the footsteps of the wildly popular IONIQ 5, and boasts a range of cutting-edge features, including ultrafast charging, vehicle-to-load capabilities, and an 800V E-GMP platform. The IONIQ 6 is also one of the most aerodynamic and energy-efficient electric vehicles on the market, with an impressive drag coefficient of just 0.22. The vehicle quickly captured…

Volvo has delivered the first batch of BZL battery-electric buses for the UK market. Two out of the 25 10.8m single-deck vehicles were delivered to Stagecoach West Scotland, with the rest set to arrive in stages over the next few months. The buses will be used in Ayrshire, and they will join two more BYD ADL Enviro200EVs that were also delivered to the operator. The BZL range is based on proven and successful technologies from Europe, with the bodywork provided by MCV. The buses have many commonalities with the 7900e models, and Stagecoach West Scotland gained direct experience with the…