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Lucid Motors, the California-based electric vehicle manufacturer, has officially opened a new office in Southfield, Michigan, just 15 miles from Detroit. This strategic move reportedly aims to bolster the company’s production capabilities by tapping into the rich talent pool of the traditional auto industry. Lucid’s Scaling Up Production Lucid’s been facing some hurdles in ramping…
New car sales in the European Union took a nosedive in August, dropping by 18.3% to their lowest levels in three years. The decline was particularly steep for electric vehicles (EVs), with sales plunging by 43.9%. This marks the fourth consecutive month of falling EV sales, as reported by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA).…
Mercedes-Benz and U.S. battery startup Factorial are collaborating on a solid-state battery that aims to significantly boost electric vehicle (EV) range by the end of the decade. This new battery, named Solstice, is expected to extend EV range by about 80% compared to today’s average, with an energy density of 450 Watt-hours per kilogram, reports…
European automakers, particularly Volkswagen, are facing a significant crisis in their electric vehicle (EV) production efforts. According to a recent Bloomberg report, German and French carmakers are rapidly losing ground in the race to produce EVs, leading to potential factory closures and a reevaluation of their electric future. VW’s Electric Dreams Turn Sour Volkswagen AG,…
The European Union’s new tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) have caused a significant slowdown in their influx, according to recent data from Dataforce. The move, aimed at protecting EU automakers from low-cost competition, has resulted in a 45% decrease in new EV registrations from Chinese manufacturers like BYD and SAIC Motor’s MG in July…
According to a recent report from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, researchers are conducting an ongoing study on how commonly used traffic safety devices hold up against electric vehicles (EVs). This comes amid growing discussions about the potential impact of heavier EVs on America’s roads and bridges. The Weight Debate Former President Donald Trump recently claimed…
Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched through Belgrade, Serbia on Saturday to protest the proposed opening of a major lithium mine. The project, backed by mining giant Rio Tinto, could become one of Europe’s largest sources of lithium – a crucial material for electric vehicle batteries. According to POLITICO, the protest drew around 30,000 people…
China has strongly criticized the European Union’s decision to impose tariffs of up to 38.1% on Chinese electric vehicles, calling it protectionist behavior and urging the EU to correct its “wrong practices,” reports Reuters. The reaction from China and other stakeholders, including European and Chinese automakers, highlights the opposition to the EU’s move and the…
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