Vietnamese Electric Car Maker VinFast Debuts On Nasdaq
Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast made its debut on the Nasdaq Tuesday after being merged into a publicly traded investment vehicle. Shares of VinFast, trading under the ticker “VFS,” jumped more than 31 percent to $28.90 shortly after midday,…
2024 Ford Puma EV Expected With Around 400 KMs Of Driving Range, €36k Starting Price
Named after the small coupe produced from 1997 through 2002, the Puma rolled out in 2019 with styling credited to a team led by Thomas Morel. The B-segment crossover indirectly replaces the Fiesta in Ford’s European lineup, boasting a selection of 1.0-…
Nikola Recalls Electric Trucks Due To Battery Pack Fire Risks
Nikola is voluntarily recalling its battery electric trucks because of a fire hazard issue tied to a battery pack component, the OEM announced Friday. The manufacturer is alerting the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration about the 209 Tre BEVs affected by the issue and is…
John Deere Plans EV Battery And Charger Plant Near Winston-Salem
A division of agricultural and industrial equipment maker John Deere plans to spend $69.6 million to build a battery and fast-charger factory near Winston-Salem. The project in Kernersville will create 50 jobs and be the North American headquarters for John…
Stellantis’ Plans To Build $25,000 EV In US Clash With UAW Demands
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares last month said the sweet spot for affordable electric vehicles is “around $25,000,” adding that reaching this price point will be essential to safeguarding the company’s US manufacturing footprint in the long run. He also warned…
Tesla’s Enduring Legacy: Advancements In Electric Vehicle Technology
Tesla, despite the antics of its CEO Elon Musk, remains an influential force in the world of electric vehicles. Its contributions to vehicle electrification, charging infrastructure, and plug design have been monumental. Legacy automakers and startups are still working to…
The Numbers Lied: GM Is Beating Ford in EVs
Since taking the helm of Ford Motor Company (F -0.16%) in late 2020, CEO Jim Farley has been hyping the automaker’s electric-vehicle plans. In late 2021, Farley said Ford would be America’s No. 2 EV maker by the end of 2023, with plans to…
EV Adoption Could Spell Trouble For Oil Exporters
As of 2022, the global car count stood at approximately 1.474 billion, with electric vehicles (EVs) accounting for 1.76%. The rise of EVs is increasingly being seen as a potential challenge to the future of the oil industry. Asia has the…
Fisker Releases Additional Details On Fisker Rōnin
Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) (“Fisker”), driven by a mission to create the world’s most emotional and sustainable electric vehicles, today released additional details on its Fisker Rōnin Super GT, an all-electric convertible that was showcased at the company’s first-ever Product Vision…
First Electric Tugboat In US Coming To San Diego Bay
It’s full steam ahead for the nation’s first electric tugboat coming soon to San Diego. The zero-emissions tugboat, named “eWolf,” is designed to decarbonize and reduce emissions in America’s Finest City, Crowley announced in a press release. On Wednesday, the…
