Volvo Trucks Ramps Up Big Electric Truck Production
More highly capable electric semi trucks are coming to market every day.
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Global Chip Shortage May Be (Finally!) Easing Up
Suddenly, the computer chip shortage appears to be easing as demand for smartphones and laptop computers shrinks.
Biden to Invoke Defense Production Act to Boost EV Mineral Production
President Biden gets serious when it comes to bringing large-scale electric vehicle production to the US.
Toyota Plans To Cut Global Production In April By 17%
Toyota is reeling – the auto giant is slashing production estimates.
Volvo Cars & Northvolt Invest $3.3 Billion In R&D Center
Volvo is making moves that will give it full control over its future.
E-Powersports Company Taiga Gets $50 Million For A Factory
Electric powersports company Taiga has been developing some top-shelf, all-electric personal watercraft and snowmobiles in recent years, but it’s about to make even bigger waves (Ha!) in the powersports business thanks to a $50 million raise in support of a new production facility in Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada. The project represents … [continued]
BMW Creates Closed-Loop Cycle For Rare-Earth Tungsten
One of the common criticisms leveled against widespread EV adoption is the use of the rare-Earth minerals used in batteries, solar cells, and processors (“chips” as they’re commonly referred to). Those materials are often hard to mine, and expensive, leading to some — let’s go with “questionable” means of acquiring … [continued]
Hyundai Recruits AI Expert To Boost Autonomous Driving & Data Capabilities
If the recent launch of the company’s first all-electric Genesis luxury car and that video of a Kia EV6 drag racing a multi-million dollar collection of high-end hypercars didn’t clue you in already, let me fill in the blanks for you: Hyundai Motor has major, world-class ambitions. Not just ambitions … [continued]
Companies Are Turning to Blockchain To Certify Green Credentials
While electrified and pure electric vehicle sales continue to outpace the new car market, there remain lingering questions around the ethical sourcing and disposal of the batteries that power them. Sure, these questions are often presented as an objection to EVs in a bid to undermine their environmental credibility — … [continued]
LeMond Launches Ultralight Prolog E-Bike – Just 26 Pounds!
2020 was a banner year for e-bikes, and 2021 is shaping up to be even better with launch after launch of desirable, electrified two-wheelers. Today, we’ll be looking at the latest e-bike entry from storied bike-builder LeMond. It’s called the Prolog, and it’s an ultralight, pedal-assist e-bike with some slick … [continued]
