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’s CEO Elon Musk has clarified that the company will not launch a refreshed Model Y this year, despite continuous improvements to the vehicle’s design and performance, reports Reuters. Musk’s Announcement On Saturday, Elon Musk took to social media platform X to announce that a refreshed Model Y would not be released this year. “No…
Germany’s Stance on EV Tariffs German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has voiced his opposition to restricting automotive trade, as the European Union moves closer to imposing tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) imported from China. Scholz emphasized that Germany’s auto industry, which benefits significantly from business in China, can remain competitive with Chinese carmakers if trade is…
New Rule Requires 65 MPG by 2031 The Biden administration announced new vehicle fuel mileage standards on Friday, aiming to transform the American auto market towards electric vehicles (E.V.s). By 2031, automakers must achieve an average of 65 miles per gallon across all models, reports The NY Times. Pushing for Electric Vehicles This new regulation,…
Tesla, known for its electric cars, has ventured into a new market with the release of handmade copitas, now available in the U.S. for $55. Unique Handcrafted Design These copitas, small ceramic cups traditionally used for drinking mezcal, are crafted from black clay sourced from Oaxaca, Mexico. Each cup is unique, shaped by hand and…
General Motors (GM) has announced ambitious plans for its next-generation Chevy Bolt, positioning it to become the most affordable electric vehicle (EV) in the US market. This move marks GM’s ongoing commitment to the EV revolution, despite some setbacks and evolving timelines. GM’s Electric Evolution GM’s journey in the electric vehicle landscape started with the…
The Electric Vehicle Revolution China has rapidly emerged as a global leader in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. Chinese automakers are not only dominating their home market but also expanding exports worldwide. BYD, a Shenzhen-based conglomerate, has overtaken Tesla as the world’s top-selling EV maker. China’s government has heavily supported the EV sector through subsidies,…
Dirk Messner Calls for Fair, Science-Based Trade Rules In a speech at the German embassy in Beijing, Dirk Messner, president of Germany’s Environment Agency, emphasized the need for stronger multilateral ties to fight climate change amidst the current geopolitical challenges and erosion of trust in the international order. Speaking to the South China Morning Post,…
DJI Automotive Brings Drone Expertise to Cars DJI, the world’s leading drone manufacturer, is making significant strides in the automotive industry through its subsidiary, DJI Automotive. By leveraging its expertise in drone technology, DJI Automotive is reportedly offering affordable autonomous driving solutions to Chinese EV makers, accelerating the adoption of advanced driver assistance systems
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