Haye Kesteloo is the Editor in Chief and Founder of EVXL.co, where he covers all electric vehicle-related news, covering brands such as Tesla, Ford, GM, BMW, Nissan and others. He fulfills a similar role at the drone news site DroneXL.co. Haye can be reached at haye @ evxl.co or @hayekesteloo.
Tesla has made significant changes to its Cybertruck lineup, according to a report from Jalopnik. The electric vehicle manufacturer has discontinued its entry-level rear-wheel drive (RWD) model and substantially increased prices on the remaining variants. Cybertruck’s New Price Floor The most affordable Cybertruck option, previously priced at $60,990, has been removed from Tesla’s offerings. This…
Electric vehicle (EV) charging times have long been a point of contention for potential adopters. UK startup Breathe Battery Technologies is addressing this issue head-on with an innovative software solution that promises to significantly improve charging performance without requiring hardware modifications, according to Forbes. The Power of Software in Battery Management Dr. Ian Campbell, CEO…
Tesla, the electric vehicle giant, is facing headwinds in California. According to Reuters, Tesla’s car registrations in the Golden State dropped 24% in the second quarter of 2024, marking the third consecutive quarter of declining sales in this crucial market. EV Demand Softens Amid Economic Pressures The slump in Tesla’s California registrations points to broader…
Tesla released a new video demonstrating the off-road prowess of its Cybertruck. The video offers an in-depth look at the electric vehicle's advanced
Reuters reports that the European Union is set to impose tariffs of up to 37.6% on electric vehicles (EVs) imported from China, marking the EU’s largest trade case to date. This move, aimed at leveling the playing field for European automakers, has sparked concerns about potential retaliation from Beijing and its impact on the global…
Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Farley expressed growing optimism about the automaker’s ability to produce electric vehicles (EVs) profitably in the U.S., thanks to supportive government policies, reports Axios. This development is crucial as Ford, the second-largest EV brand in the U.S., navigates the competitive landscape dominated by Tesla. Boosting Confidence with Government Support Farley…
The Daily Beast reports that Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg vigorously defended electric vehicle (EV) incentives during a recent House Oversight Committee hearing. The Secretary faced off against Republican representatives who questioned the cost and necessity of EV tax rebates. Buttigieg’s Powerful Rebuttal When Rep. Aaron Bean (R-FL) suggested that EV tax rebates “were just too…
A new study from Japan’s Ritsumeikan University reveals a potentially massive increase in raw material demand for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, challenging current estimates and raising questions about the sustainability of the EV revolution, reports The Register. Battery Resource Needs Set to Explode Researchers project that demand for EV battery materials could triple by 2050,…
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