Experts and analysts predict that there will be a huge recycling opportunity in the upcoming years. (Photo: HT Auto) With an average lifespan of 5-8 years, recyclers are trying to get value out of these wasted EV batteries. Startups engaged in the domestic recycling of e-waste are preparing to take advantage of a promising new … Read more
Japanese automaker Honda will make a $15-billion electric vehicle investment in Ontario to build four new manufacturing plants in the province, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced Thursday. According to a government statement released to media in advance of the announcement, the deal will result in “Canada’s first comprehensive electric vehicle … Read more
Tesla’s first-quarter net income plummeted 55 per cent, but its stock price surged in after-hours trading Tuesday as the company said it would accelerate the production of new, more affordable vehicles. The Austin-based company said it made $1.13 billion US from January through March compared with $2.51 billion US in the same period a year ago. … Read more
California’s EV sales continue to rise. In 2023 the state had a 17 percent increase in EV market share; that was up nearly 30 percent from 2022. But when you look deeper into the numbers you’ll see there’s a problem: EVs are mostly being purchased by wealthier, college-educated Californians. The state hopes to get lower … Read more
Electric scooters are a growing segment within the automobile industry across India. (Photo: DIYguru) Incorporating some tips into your routine, you can improve the range of your electric scooter and enjoy longer rides on a single charge without any tension. Electric scooters are a growing segment within the automobile industry across India. They offer advantages … Read more
After launching its all-electric lineup with the Grecale Folgore SUV and GranTurismo Folgore coupe, Maserati is expanding its range of EVs with its first battery-powered convertible: the GranCabrio Folgore. The droptop version of the electric GranTurismo takes the title of the fastest convertible EV on the market thanks to its top speed of 180 mph … Read more
New Delhi: Distribution and finance options across the small towns and cities of India are likely to determine the outcome of a fierce battle about to break out between legacy and new-age OEMs in the electric scooter segment. The battle is in the making after Ather Energy announced the launch of Rizta, a family scooter, … Read more
Ford Motor Co. is delaying the start of electric vehicle production at its plant in Oakville, Ont., by two years. The U.S. automaker had planned to start production at the Canadian plant, which employs 2,700 workers, in 2025 and is pushing that back to 2027. Ford announced plans last year to spend $1.8 billion to … Read more
Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi is seeing continued strong demand for its first electric vehicle (EV) – the SU7, short for Speed Ultra 7 – even as potential buyers face delivery wait times of more than five months, the South China Morning Post has learned. Buyers of the standard SU7 model, which costs 215,900 yuan (US$29,859), … Read more
“A large number of Luxeed S7 vehicles have already rolled off the production line and are now being transported for delivery to customers,” said Richard Yu Chengdong, chairman of Huawei’s intelligent automotive solution business unit, in a post on Chinese microblogging platform Weibo. Huawei had said problems delivering the premium brand electric vehicle (EV) should … Read more
