Volkswagen Claims It Will Build 50 Million Electric Cars Using Its MEB Chassis
Volkswagen chief Herbert Diess tells the press his company will build 50 million electric cars using the new MEB chassis. Should Tesla be worried?
Volkswagen chief Herbert Diess tells the press his company will build 50 million electric cars using the new MEB chassis. Should Tesla be worried?
The one factor that makes conventional generation riskier than renewables is the cost of fuel. When it comes to long term planning, the cost of sunshine and wind is fixed. No need to worry about embargoes, shortages, or one nation cornering the market and driving up prices. The era of renewables is upon us, and not a moment too soon.
Ford and DHL have formed a partnership to manufacture the Work XL electric delivery van. The chassis will be manufactured in Turkey, then shipped to Germany where it will be fitted with a body designed by DHL.
A partner in Baillie Gifford, the asset management firm that is the third largest shareholder in Tesla, isn’t worried about Tesla’s future, but it is concerned about the future of many legacy automakers as they approach their own personal “Kodak moments.”
While the federal government is busy propping up coal and natural gas, governors in several states won elections in which they pledged to ramp up renewable energy goals, with many aiming for 100% renewables within 20 years.
Israel is considering a ban on the sale of gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles after 2030 as a way of taking meaningful action to reduce carbon emissions after the latest UN climate change report.
Danish bicycle manufacturer Biomega has unveiled a minimalist carbon fiber electric car designed for congested urban environments.
Elon Musk has a lot to say to Kara Swisher of Recode recently. Two topics that stood out were the Tesla pickup truck and the financial prospects for Ford.
Tesla says it plans to spend up to $3 billion a year for the next 2 years on upgrades to its gigafactories in Nevada, New York, and Shanghai. How will it pay for all that? It won’t be easy, but the company says, don’t worry, it’s covered by company cash.
Tesla has named Robyn Denholm to be the chair of its board of directors after Elon Musk steps aside. She will be assuming the lead role at an exciting time for the company.