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Rivian controls its own destiny after stronger results and confirmed production target

Rivian controls its own destiny after stronger results and confirmed production target

Rivian delivers stronger than expected results and reaffirms production target for its electric utes and SUVs – unlike other EV start-ups.
Tesla Model 2 will be small version of Model Y, could hit 700k sales in 2025, analysts say

Tesla Model 2 will be small version of Model Y, could hit 700k sales in 2025, analysts say

Analysts predict Tesla’s next generation EV will be a smaller Model Y and could be launched next year as Chinese EV makers target new markets.
Mini unveils first design highlights of next generation EVs

Mini unveils first design highlights of next generation EVs

Iconic British automotive marque Mini has unveiled the first four design elements of its upcoming family of all-electric vehicles.
Toyota under fire for anti-climate lobbying as protestors storm VW annual meeting

Toyota under fire for anti-climate lobbying as protestors storm VW annual meeting

The world’s two largest automakers face shareholder revolt against their failure to shift to EVs. Toyota is under fire and VW’s annual meeting was disrupted by protesters.
Nikola hits pause on electric trucks as it pulls out of Europe and focuses on fuel cell

Nikola hits pause on electric trucks as it pulls out of Europe and focuses on fuel cell

Nikola suspends production of its battery electric truck and pulls out of Europe as it turns its focus to hydrogen fuel cells.
EV start-ups Lucid and Fisker lower production targets after lacklustre results

EV start-ups Lucid and Fisker lower production targets after lacklustre results

EV start-ups struggle with costs, deliveries and falling prices, and have lowered their production targets.
Californian police dept to be first to go all in on EVs: It will save a fortune

Californian police dept to be first to go all in on EVs: It will save a fortune

South Pasadena Police Department set to save hundreds of thousands of dollars on fuel and maintenance costs as they become the first to go all in on EVs. Acceleration and safety makes Tesla Model Y the perfect police vehicle.
Seba says EV longevity and autonomy will cause global new car sales to plunge 75%

Seba says EV longevity and autonomy will cause global new car sales to plunge 75%

Cofounder of RethinkX Tony Seba says electric cars could hit 50% of new car sales in China this year, and EV longevity will result in a 75% reduction in global sales by 2030.