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.
India is considering relaxing its strict 50% localization requirements for electric vehicles (EVs) as China’s recent rare earth export restrictions create a supply chain crisis, impacting manufacturers and enthusiasts alike. According to a Bloomberg report, this potential policy shift comes after China’s April curbs on rare earth exports—key materials for EV traction motors—put local production…
Tesla’s Model Y is staging a remarkable comeback, with CEO Elon Musk announcing a “major rebound in demand” during a recent interview on CNBC. This resurgence follows a challenging first quarter marked by a global factory changeover and production shutdowns. As the electric vehicle (EV) industry watches closely, new sales data and the upcoming Robotaxi…
Elon Musk is steering Tesla toward a bold new future, shifting the company’s focus from electric vehicles (EVs) to robotics, with a potential rollout of driverless cars as early as this month in Austin, Texas. This pivot, detailed in a recent Wall Street Journal article, marks a significant evolution for Tesla, which began nearly 22…
Renault has unveiled the Vision4Rescue, an all-electric concept vehicle designed as a mobile command center for emergency services, built on the Renault 4 E-Tech platform. Developed with Software République, a French mobility innovation alliance, and co-created with fire services from 19 countries, this high-tech rescue vehicle integrates nearly 20 interconnected technologies to enhance field coor
President Donald Trump has signed legislation that halts California’s ambitious plan to phase out gas-powered car sales by 2035, marking a significant shift in the state’s electric vehicle (EV) landscape. Reported by Axios, this move revokes Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) waivers that allowed California to set its own air quality standards, including the EV mandate.…
Tesla has launched refreshed versions of its flagship Model S and Model X electric vehicles, introducing subtle design tweaks, enhanced technology, and a $5,000 price increase across all trims. Announced on June 12, 2025, these updates aim to refine the driving experience, though some enthusiasts question whether the changes justify the higher cost. Pricing and…
A senior executive at BYD Co. has raised concerns about the electric vehicle (EV) price war in China, calling it unsustainable and hinting at a potential shift in strategy. In an interview with Bloomberg News, Executive Vice President Stella Li described the competition as “very extreme, tough competition,” noting it’s not sustainable. This comes as…
The electric vehicle (EV) industry faces a surprising twist as Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc’s CEO, Tufan Erginbilgic, defends his decision to exit the electric flying taxi business, citing soaring costs and regulatory hurdles. Published on June 11, 2025, by Bloomberg, the move marks a strategic pivot for the UK-based jet-engine manufacturer, raising questions about the future…
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