Tesla to help automakers comply with the EU’s 2025 CO2 emission rules Based on an EU filing, a few automakers plan to pool carbon emissions with electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla to comply with the European Union’s 2025 rules on CO2 emissions. The automakers seeking to pool CO2 emissions with Tesla include Stellantis, Toyota, Ford,…
Tesla is the United States’ most searched car brand in 2024: study A recent study from Compare the Market has revealed that Tesla was the most searched car brand in the United States in 2024. In 2023, Tesla was the most searched car brand in 29 countries. In 2024, this number increased to 34 countries….
Lucid to use Panasonic Energy’s High-Performance Batteries in Gravity Grand Touring Lucid’s Gravity Grand Touring vehicles will be powered by Panasonic Energy’s lithium-ion electric vehicle (EV) battery cells. Lucid will use Panasonic Energy’s latest-generation high-performance EV batteries for the Gravity Grand Touring. The battery supplier’s latest EV battery pack is reportedly 40% smaller than competitors’…
The ride-hailing giants are preparing to deploy driverless taxis soon. Plenty of questions remain unanswered.
Tesla Semi spotted with twin tandem trailers for the first time The Tesla Semi is not yet being mass produced, but it is evident that the electric vehicle maker is busy pushing the envelope with its Class 8 all-electric truck. This was highlighted recently when a longtime Tesla Semi advocate spotted a rather interesting configuration…
Redwood Materials teases its packed 2025 workload Redwood Materials celebrated its 2024 accomplishment and is starting the year with a packed 2025 workload. The battery recycling company’s 2024 progress was evident in April when it began production of battery anode copper foil at its hydrometallurgical facility. Redwood’s hydrometallurgical facility is the first commercial-scale “mine” to…
SpaceX discusses $1.6B Starlink deal with Italian government Over the weekend, news broke that SpaceX is discussing a $1.6 billion Starlink deal with the Italian government. According to people close to the matter, SpaceX and Italy’s government are discussing a potential five-year contract. The talks have not reached a final agreement. However, Italy Intelligence Services…
Stellantis’ 2024 sales report was unsurprising Stellantis’ 2024 sales report was unsurprising, given its turbulent year. The legacy automaker saw its vehicle production drop 37% in Italy last year. Stellantis sales in the United States weren’t easy on the eyes either. Based on figures released by the trade union FIM-CISL, Stellantis’ plants in Italy hit…
Hyundai Motor America reports record sales for 2024 Hyundai Motor America reported record sales for December, the fourth quarter, and the rest of 2024. Hyundai set an all-time annual sales record for 2024, with retail sales up 4%. The company’s electric vehicle retail sales increased by 13% year-over-year. Hybrid sales rose by more than 79%….
Even though Tesla sales in China, its second-largest market, were up in 2024, it wasn’t enough to make up for sliding sales elsewhere.