Polestar Trims Delivery Forecast, Begins V2G Charging Program
Polestar says it won’t cut prices to boost sales. It is also planning to take part in a major V2G experiment and add Lidar to the Polestar 4.
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Pushing The Limits Of The Polestar 3
When automakers design and build cars, the cars have to survive anything drivers might throw at it (other than wrecks). Nissan found out the hard way that selling vehicles without liquid cooling systems may work in Japan and other places with a more gentle climate, but when people started driving … [continued]
Candela Sets 24-Hour Distance Record For Electric Boats — 777 Kilometers!
The Candela C-8 has set a new 24 hour distance record for electric boats — 483 miles — thanks to partners Northvolt and Plug.
First Drive: The Updated 2024 Polestar 2
The introduction of the Polestar 2 catapulted the brand into the mainstream, delivering Polestar’s signature Scandinavian design in a vehicle ready for the masses. It has been well received to date, with Polestar vehicles making their way into the homes of more than 150,000 customers. Gregor Hembrough, Head of USA … [continued]
Polestar Reaches Production Milestone
Volvo-owned Polestar has been gaining production steam in recent months, with the company even reaching an important milestone. Still, it’s proving tougher to catch up with Tesla’s massive production efforts than some thought, and competition from other companies like BYD have only made it harder. Polestar recently celebrated its 150,000th … [continued]
6-Year Retrospective On Chinese Electric Cars. How Did I Do?
Six years ago I said, “6 Of 10 Big Electric Car Companies Are In China.” What has changed since then?
Tesla Hits UK With Strongest Ever May
Tesla hits the UK with its strongest ever May, helping lift the plugin electric vehicle market share to 23.1%, up from 18.3% year on year. BEVs have grown well, whilst PHEVs have remained mostly flat. Overall market volume was 145,204 units, some 17% up YoY, though still below the pre-2020 … [continued]
Storm Clouds Gather Over Polestar 3 & Volvo EX90
Volvo and Polestar are lowering their sales and production targets because of new market headwinds, most of them software-related.
Polestar 4 Revealed, US Production Of Polestar 3 Planned For 2024
Polestar pulled the covers off of its latest offering — the Polestar 4 — at the Shanghai auto show this week to reveal the very latest thinking on how to make a car that can be called an SUV but which resembles a coupe — or coupé if you live … [continued]
Tesla Model Y Wins UK Bestseller Spot In March, Record BEV Volumes
The UK saw plugin electric vehicles take 22.4% of the auto market in March, down from 22.7% year on year. BEVs saw fractional market share growth YoY, and a new volume record, whilst PHEVs saw a slight decline. Combustion-only powertrains lost 2.5% share YoY. Overall auto volume was 287,825 units, … [continued]
