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As always, there was a lot happening in startup land this week, and the Equity team had so much fun breaking it down for you.On today's episode of TechCrunch's Equity podcast, Mary Ann and Rebecca discussed Robinhood's plans to buy European crypto exchange Bitstamp for $200 million in cash and why they weren't really surprised by the news.The duo then dug into not just one but two exciting health-care related deals. Rebecca wanted to riff on Sword Health's innovative AI-powered virtual physical therapy tech and recent fundraise and corresponding cool valuation bump. Mary Ann then brought up Eko Health, which just raised $41 million after getting FDA clearance to help detect the first signs of heart failure during a routine medical exam (really, how cool is that?!).From there, they got to grill transportation reporter extraordinaire Sean O'Kane about his in-depth investigation into the mess at electric vehicle manufacturer Fisker. Think hoods flying off and pinching parts from the production line kind of mess. Oof.From there, they talked about the drama at AI mortgage startup LoanSnap and how that company is being sued left and right among other things. On a more positive note, they then riffed about two very interesting fintech startups focused on Gen Z, Frich (which stands for ‘effin rich) and Fizz – the latter of which is a YC alum just raised $14.4 million in a seed round led by Kleiner Perkins.That's it for this week, but we'll be back bright and early Monday with more tech and startup news. Talk soon!Equity is TechCrunch's flagship podcast, produced by Theresa Loconsolo, and posts every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts. You also can follow Equity on X and Threads at @EquityPod. For the full episode transcript, for those who prefer reading over listening, check out our full archive of episodes over at Simplecast. Credits: Equity is produced by Theresa Loconsolo with editing by Kell. Bryce Durbin is our Illustrator. We'd also like to thank the audience development team and Henry Pickavet, who manages TechCrunch audio products.

Welcome to this week's Episode of Equity Monday. We're kicking off the week with a deep dive from this weekend into the demise of electric vehicle startup Fisker at the hands of its founders' whims. Fisker, which was founded by famed vehicle designer Henrik Fisker, is on the brink of bankruptcy after only having delivered a few thousand electric Ocean SUVs. Then, Rebecca Bellan talked about X's new rules to allow adult content (as long as it's "consensually produced," whatever that means), and why that's problematic for the safety of other users -- namely women, who are most often the targets of sexually explicit trolling and harassment. We also touched on Trump's TikTok debut, which came in the wake of the former president's felony conviction. To wrap up, Bellan also discussed a story that TechCrunch published over the weekend looking into the new trend of smaller, lesser-known investors getting shares of hot private AI companies like Anthropic, X.ai and Perplexity by using special purpose vehicles, or SPVs. The result has been a Wild West, high risk, buyer-beware situation, with SPV terms varying wildly. Haje closed out the show with another Pitch Deck Teardown, this time looking into the Angel pitch deck for RAW Dating App. RAW just raised a $3 million friends and family round to shake up the dating scene by shedding fake, TikTok-ified, heavily filtered photos and replacing them with a more genuine, unvarnished experience. Credits: Equity is produced by Theresa Loconsolo with editing by Kell. Bryce Durbin is our Illustrator. We'd also like to thank the audience development team and Henry Pickavet, who manages TechCrunch audio products.

Famed car designer Henrik Fisker set out to build a company that could upend the auto industry. But, Fisker Inc. is struggling to keep its promise to investors and could be close to shutting down. WSJ reporter Sean McLain joins host Zoe Thomas to explain what happened. Plus, cybersecurity threats increased for businesses along with scrutiny of how they handle those attacks, according to a new WSJ survey. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The EV revolution presents a transformative opportunity for the automotive industry, enticing entrepreneurs with its potential impact. However, it's a challenging venture, far removed from the simplicity of starting an app or social media company. Building factories, designing vehicles, and getting around government  hurdles require billions of dollars and strategic planning. Some turn to Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) or crowd funding to raise funds, but underestimating capital costs is a common pitfall. Success stories like Tesla and BYD emulate strategies of industry giants like Ford and General Motors, but failures such as Fisker, Lordstown Motors, IndieEV, and WM highlight the difficulty of balancing innovation with industry traditions in this fiercely competitive market.Link to the featured video:https://youtu.be/G4d5yV2BXdI?si=YnafyXylgcZuyuh9Grab a copy of my book:https://partsmanagerpro.gumroad.com/l/qtqax"The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Manager-Guide-Strategies-Maximize-ebook/dp/B09S23HQ1P/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3UZYOGZJUNJ9K&keywords=parts+manager+guide&qid=1644443157&sprefix=parts+manager+guid%2Caps%2C244&sr=8-4Please remember to like, share and leave your comments.Videos are uploaded weekly.Visit my website for more!https://www.partsmanagerprof.com/If you want me to continue making videos like these, please donate to our paypal account: paypal.me/partsmanagerproFair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS*This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Canoo, like many other electric vehicle startups, is struggling to survive. And as is often the case in the early days of a company, expenditures exceed revenue. But one cost in particular stood out in Canoo's latest earnings report.TechCrunch spotted an item near the bottom of a 10-K the company recently filed with the SEC and it details just how much Canoo is reimbursing CEO Tony Aquila for the use of his personal aircraft. The company said it helps cover certain costs and third-party payments, excluding certain incidental fees and expenses, and that it resulted in Canoo incurring approximately $1.7 million last year and $1.3 million in 2022.Download and listen to the audio version below and click here to subscribe to the Today in Manufacturing podcast.

These are rough times for the once-hot world of EV startups, as the hype fades and reality sets in. On this week's episode the gang sifts through the rubble, finding a little good news (Lucid raised cash!) but a lot of challenges for everyone from Fisker to Tesla.

- Tesla Has Worst Stock on S and P 500 - What's Happening with Tesla Mexico? - Fisker Hires Bankruptcy Experts - Telo EV Pickup: Size of a MINI, Cute As a Button - Mercedes Uses X-Rays for Crash Analysis - VW Unleashes More Performance EVs - VW-Branded Curpa Tavascan Launching in China - Legacy Auto Execs Worried About Losing Their Jobs - Not Enough EV Batteries to Recycle - Caddy's 1st V-Series EV and Kia Replaces Small Cars with K4

- Tesla Has Worst Stock on S and P 500 - What's Happening with Tesla Mexico? - Fisker Hires Bankruptcy Experts - Telo EV Pickup: Size of a MINI, Cute As a Button - Mercedes Uses X-Rays for Crash Analysis - VW Unleashes More Performance EVs - VW-Branded Curpa Tavascan Launching in China - Legacy Auto Execs Worried About Losing Their Jobs - Not Enough EV Batteries to Recycle - Caddy's 1st V-Series EV and Kia Replaces Small Cars with K4

Plus: Hyundai Motor and Kia recall 170,000 EVs in South Korea. And, the U.S. probes Hamas's use of crypto before Oct. 7. Kate Bullivant hosts.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EV startup Polestar was recently flirting with bankruptcy. The company, which started as an engineering team modifying Volvos for racing in the late 2000s, was spun out of Volvo in October 2017 as a standalone brand focusing on electric cars.Last November, Polestar was looking at a $1.3 billion shortfall when Geely Holding and Volvo Cars stepped up to fill the gap and keep the company above water until 2025. During that time, it hoped to get the Polestar 3 and 4, crossover models with higher margins, out the door.Download and listen to the audio version below and click here to subscribe to the Today in Manufacturing podcast.

Commercial EV startup Arrival's business continues to unravel. Arrival announced Monday in a regulatory filing that its UK division is entering administration, the country's version of bankruptcy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fisker remains far from meeting CEO and founder Henrik Fisker's publicly-stated goal of delivering 300 electric SUVs per day globally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Singapore shares started the day on solid footing after global markets ended mixed overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was up 0.7 per cent to 3,187.32 points after 31.2 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch, we have Singtel. That's as South Korea's KakaoBank is joining Grab, Singtel and Emtek Group to invest in Indonesia's Superbank, by acquiring a 10 per cent stake in newly issued shares of the upcoming digital bank.  Elsewhere, from Chinese EV startup WM Motor filing for bankruptcy to Samsung Q3 profit set to slump 80%, the mobility and semiconductor industries continue to be in focus. On Market View, The Evening Runway's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with Khoon Goh, Head of Asia Research at ANZ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

- UAW Shuts Down Three D3 Assembly Plants - OEMs Likely to Retaliate Against the UAW - Biden Admin Could Prep SBA Loans for Suppliers - Tesla Makes It Harder for Legacies to Compete - Bosch Signs Fuel Cell Buy-Back Plan - Hyundai Takes Elantra to the Nth Degree - Rivian Outshines Other EV Startups - Mercedes Faces Defeat Devices Accusation - Renault Has Electric Van in All Size SegmentsThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3270299/advertisement

- UAW Shuts Down Three D3 Assembly Plants - OEMs Likely to Retaliate Against the UAW - Biden Admin Could Prep SBA Loans for Suppliers - Tesla Makes It Harder for Legacies to Compete - Bosch Signs Fuel Cell Buy-Back Plan - Hyundai Takes Elantra to the Nth Degree - Rivian Outshines Other EV Startups - Mercedes Faces Defeat Devices Accusation - Renault Has Electric Van in All Size Segments

What happens when a maker of tiny electric vehicles dips its wheels into the military industrial complex?

On Tuesday, VinFast went public after merging with a blank check company called Black Spade Acquisition. Motley Fool calls VinFast “a small electric vehicle manufacturer with large ambitions” and it's just how large and attainable those ambitions are that investors can't seem to agree on.

- Ouch! Audi Could Buy Chinese EV Platform - Gigacasting Threaten Steel, Tool and Die Industries - Are U.S. EV Sales Up or Down? - EV Startup NIO in Deep Trouble - Ford Officially Bans Animal Testing - VW Moving Passat to MQB evo Platform - Caterham Reveals Project V Electric - One-Off Ferrari KC23 is Stunning

At the heart of The Prophets' vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here In this episode of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets, Andreas Bareid, head of e-mobility for QAD shares his insights on the topic of e-mobility and supply chain management. He highlights the advantages and disadvantages of EV startups, including their ability to move quickly but lack of experience and infrastructure. Traditional automotive companies face similar challenges in adapting to the EV market while dealing with legacy systems. Andreas emphasizes the importance of an integrated approach and scalable solutions for efficient supply chain management.This episode delves into the concept of speed and the differences between traditional automotive companies and EV startups in terms of implementation expectations. EV startups work on shorter timescales, aiming to move from ideation to engineering, small-scale production, and eventually massive scale in a matter of months. Traditional OEMs tend to follow a more thorough and time-consuming process. The ability to make quick decisions and access data in real time is crucial for growth and competitiveness.Join this conversation with Andreas Bareid as he also highlights the common pain points in the industry, including the importance of time-to-market for both startups and established companies. And, the interest of foreign companies in establishing onshore operations in the US, as well as the potential consequences of US policies on battery production in Europe and other regions. Themes discussed in this episode:E-mobility and its impact on the supply chain managementThe challenges faced by EV startups in terms of supply chain control, compliance requirements, and onboarding suppliers.The importance of having a good supply chain management system and ERP system The significance of integrated solutions, government policies, and collaborative efforts within the automotive industryFeatured on this episode: Name: Andreas BareidTitle: Director of E-Mobility and Battery Business Development at QADAbout: Andreas leads transformative growth and sustainable innovation in the automotive industry. With QAD Adaptive Applications, he empowers companies to navigate disruption, scale sustainably, and thrive amidst technological advancements.Connect: LinkedinEpisode Highlights:[02:28] EV startups and infrastructure. The importance of a good supply chain management system and ERP system for the success of EV startups.[04:12] Funding requirements for startups. The need for EV startups to move quickly in order to secure funding and avoid going out of business. Different funding requirements at different stages of the startup journey, such as ISO 9001 documentation and compliance with industry standards.[09:03] US-made car battery supply chain. The impact of US regulations on the battery supply chain, specifically the requirement for 40% of...

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On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week's episode, we discuss the Tesla Model 3 refresh, Cybertruck, EV startup earnings, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek's YouTube channel – except for this week, we are doing it on a Thursday due to a scheduling conflict. As a reminder, we'll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: New Tesla Model 3 refresh leaked photo reveals steering wheel Tesla breaks ground at new Lithium Refinery, aims to support 1 million electric cars Tesla teases new Cybertruck accessory: a tool rack Tesla releases a new Full Self-Driving Beta update with performance improvements Tesla achieves its goal of 5,000 Model Ys a week at Giga Texas Tesla relaunches referral program for cars, raffles a Cybertruck Tesla announces it won't produce Model S and Model X in right-hand-drive Tesla's giant 1 million car recall is literally a feature update Honda unveils the e:Ny1 electric SUV, the first EV based on its new dedicated platform Rivian (RIVN) surprises in Q1 earnings with smaller losses and reaffirmed production guidance Lucid Motors (LCID) Q1 2023 results: Production and deliveries drop, but liquidity remains high Fisker (FSR) Q1 2023 report: 55 Ocean SUVs built, two delivered, guidance drops, PEAR delayed Electrek is proud to sponsor Formula Sun Grand Prix 2023, join us! Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8y4ALtdiKy4

On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week's episode, we discuss the Tesla Model 3 refresh, Cybertruck, EV startup earnings, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek's YouTube channel – except for this week, we are doing it on a Thursday due to a scheduling conflict. As a reminder, we'll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: New Tesla Model 3 refresh leaked photo reveals steering wheel Tesla breaks ground at new Lithium Refinery, aims to support 1 million electric cars Tesla teases new Cybertruck accessory: a tool rack Tesla releases a new Full Self-Driving Beta update with performance improvements Tesla achieves its goal of 5,000 Model Ys a week at Giga Texas Tesla relaunches referral program for cars, raffles a Cybertruck Tesla announces it won't produce Model S and Model X in right-hand-drive Tesla's giant 1 million car recall is literally a feature update Honda unveils the e:Ny1 electric SUV, the first EV based on its new dedicated platform Rivian (RIVN) surprises in Q1 earnings with smaller losses and reaffirmed production guidance Lucid Motors (LCID) Q1 2023 results: Production and deliveries drop, but liquidity remains high Fisker (FSR) Q1 2023 report: 55 Ocean SUVs built, two delivered, guidance drops, PEAR delayed Electrek is proud to sponsor Formula Sun Grand Prix 2023, join us! Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8y4ALtdiKy4

Zypp Electric, an Indian startup that offers an EV-as-a-service platform catering to e-commerce companies and gig workers, has received a $25 million investment led by Taiwan's battery-swapping giant Gogoro.

Show #1643 Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily, you trusted source of EV information. It's Thursday 3rd it's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. The podcast this month is sponsored by &Charge. This week they have a high-level reward on IONITY chargers, meaning for answering 5 quick questions about the charge location your be paid 10km per station, 60km can be redeemed for £5 credits in Amazon voucher, Or Solving 6 IONITY challenges equals a £5 Octopus voucher! That's for any challenge you solve at IONITY stations – even if charger works perfectly or you detect an issue,  which will be reported to IONITY for a fix. Download the &charge app now. JACLYN MCQUAID TO DRIVE GENERAL MOTORS' EUROPEAN START-UP Original Source : https://media.cadillaceurope.com/media/intl/en/cadillac/home.detail.html/content/Pages/news/intl/en/2022/cadillac/11-01-GM-Europe-Jaclyn-McQuaid.html NORWEGIAN EV SALES BACK UP FROM SEPTEMBER | ELECTRIVE Original Source : https://www.electrive.com/2022/11/02/norwegian-ev-sales-back-up-from-september/ SWEDEN'S PLUGIN EV SHARE AT 59.4%, VOLVO XC40 BACK TO STRENGTH | CLEANTECHNICA  Original Source: https://cleantechnica.com/2022/11/02/swedens-plugin-ev-share-at-59-4-volvo-xc40-back-to-strength/ NEW ALEXANDER DENNIS ENVIRO400EV AND ENVIRO100EV  Original Source : https://www.alexander-dennis.com/media/news/2022/november/new-alexander-dennis-enviro400ev-and-enviro100ev-feature-next-generation-electric-driveline-and-future-proof-battery-system/ UK'S SECOND ENERGY SUPERHUB TO BE DEVELOPED IN COVENTRY | CURRENT NEWS Original Source : https://www.current-news.co.uk/news/uks-second-energy-superhub-to-be-developed-in-coventry INDRA V2G TRIAL REDUCES ELECTRICITY COSTS FOR NHS HOSPITAL TRUST - ZAP-MAP Original Source : https://www.zap-map.com/indra-v2g-trial-nhs/ EVS POWERED BY ALL SOLID STATE BATTERIES STILL 10 YEARS AWAY Original Source : https://www.store-dot.com/press/evs-powered-by-all-solid-state-batteries-still-10-years-away-from-mass-production-says-storedot HONDA AIMS FOR A SOLID-STATE-POWERED EV BY THE END OF THE DECADE | ARS TECHNICA Original Source : https://arstechnica.com/cars/2022/11/honda-aims-for-a-solid-state-powered-ev-by-the-end-of-the-decade/ VOLVO CARS EV SALES UP IN OCTOBER Original Source : https://www.media.volvocars.com/global/en-gb/media/pressreleases/305603/volvo-cars-reports-sales-of-54317-cars-in-october Geely's Zeekr plans electric car sales in Europe in 2023 | Autoblog   Original Source : https://www.autoblog.com/2022/11/02/geely-zeekr-ev-sales-europe-2023/ NEW MERCEDES-BENZ EQS SUV: £130K EV LANDS IN NOVEMBER | AUTOCAR Original Source : https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-mercedes-benz-eqs-suv-130k-ev-lands-november TESLA RELUCTANTLY GAVE FULL SELF-DRIVING BETA DEMO TO DMV AND CRITICS | ELECTREK Original Source : https://electrek.co/2022/11/02/tesla-reluctantly-gave-full-self-driving-beta-demo-dmv-critics/ TESLA CLOSES ITS FIRST SHOWROOM IN CHINA IN RETAIL STRATEGY SHIFT - SOURCES | REUTERS Original Source : https://www.petersen.org/tesla VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 EV WINS FIRST-EVER SEMA AWARD FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE OF THE YEAR Original Source : https://media.vw.com/en-us/releases/1717 THE GAS STATION'S HIDDEN BATTLE TO SURVIVE - POLITICO Original Source : https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2022/10/28/electric-vehicles-fueling-station-gas-utilities-infrastructure-00063398 QUESTION OF THE WEEK QOTW is taking a break for a while. Email your answers to: hello@evnewsdaily.com It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast. PREMIUM PARTNERS PHIL ROBERTS / ELECTRIC FUTURE BRAD CROSBY PORSCHE OF THE VILLAGE CINCINNATI AUDI CINCINNATI EAST VOLVO CARS CINCINNATI EAST NATIONAL CAR CHARGING ON THE US MAINLAND AND ALOHA CHARGE IN HAWAII DEREK REILLY FROM THE EV REVIEW IRELAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL RICHARD AT RSEV.CO.UK – FOR BUYING AND SELLING EVS IN THE UK OCTOPUS ELECTRIC UNIVERSE - GLOBAL PUBLIC CHARGING MADE SIMPLE WITH ONE APP AND ONE MAP. MILLBROOKCOTTAGES.CO.UK – 5* LUXURY COTTAGES IN DEVON, JUMP IN THE HOT TUB WHILST YOUR EV CHARGES LEASEPLAN ELECTRIC MOMENTS - PROVIDING ALL THE TOOLS AND GUIDANCE EV DRIVERS NEED

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In early July, 2002 Michael Dunne traveled to Vietnam to take a closer look at VinFast, the remarkably young and ambitious manufacturer of electric vehicles. VinFast is a subsidiary of Vingroup, the largest private company in Vietnam. Chairman and Founder Pham Nhat Vuong and VinFast CEO Madame Thuy are determined to make VinFast a global success. An standard VinFast company mantra is "making the impossible possible." VinFast will start delivering their all electric vehicles to markets in America, the Netherlands, France and Germany by the end of the year. In this episode Dunne gathers with Chris Donovan, the producer of the Driving With Dunne podcast, to share what he saw and heard on the ground in Vietnam. Listen to find out why Vietnam is fast-becoming the darling among investors looking at destinations in Asia beyond China.#DrivingWithDunne / #ZozoGo https://twitter.com/Dunne_ZoZoGohttps://www.instagram.com/zo.zo.go/?hl=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-dunne-a696901a/

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On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to a startup that's looking to build an EV fleet and load board. We'll find out why it is betting big on the Tesla Semi and what the market looks like for an EV load board. Biden is battling the big boats. What's the fallout from Friday's speech at the Port of Los Angeles?Frank Kenney, director of industry solutions at Cleo, says the market for FreightTech has shifted dramatically in the past five months. What are buyers onboarding now? Melanie Flores, director of solutions consulting at SymTrain, shares some business role-playing tips with us. She also shares how her 15-year-old son launched his own business, OctoGifts.Plus, Convoy lays off 7% of its staff; fuel thefts are on the rise; a trucker is caught with a $18 million meth load; and more idiots in four-wheelers. Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts With more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a family-owned business that has the knowledge to ensure global and domestic shipping practices are efficient and effective. Dunavant generates supply chain proficiency with outstanding, attentive, and expedient customer service. For more information, visit Dunavant.com.

On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to a startup that's looking to build an EV fleet and load board. We'll find out why it is betting big on the Tesla Semi and what the market looks like for an EV load board. Biden is battling the big boats. What's the fallout from Friday's speech at the Port of Los Angeles?Frank Kenney, director of industry solutions at Cleo, says the market for FreightTech has shifted dramatically in the past five months. What are buyers onboarding now? Melanie Flores, director of solutions consulting at SymTrain, shares some business role-playing tips with us. She also shares how her 15-year-old son launched his own business, OctoGifts.Plus, Convoy lays off 7% of its staff; fuel thefts are on the rise; a trucker is caught with a $18 million meth load; and more idiots in four-wheelers. Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

Electric vehicle startup Canoo has filed suit against one of its largest shareholders, demanding that the firm pay back more than $61 million in “short-swing profits.”

Automotive News Canada Tim Dimopolous recently travelled to the VinFast assembly plant in Haiphong, Vietnam to get the story on how the electric-vehicle startup came to be. He also found a Canadian connection and discussed the automaker's plan for Canada.

Automotive News is calling it a “talent drain,” as it revealed this week that more executives have left the EV startup, Canoo.Canoo gained an early foothold in the EV startup race with its unique designs including “lifestyle vehicles.” These electric options, described by Canoo as a “loft on wheels” pair 250 miles of range with configurable interiors that feature wraparound backseats, better-than-average legroom and a bubble-like cockpit. Canoo also offers block-shaped delivery vans and pickups that are set to come after the lifestyle vehicle debuts later this year.But design chops are only one piece of the puzzle in automotive and in this case, Canoo has struggled with a tumultuous year that's been highlighted by the abrupt departure of its CEO, an SEC investigation and ongoing volatility with its stock price. That's a lot to take for a company that was just formed in 2017… and now there's more.Automotive News has reported that Canoo is hemorrhaging talent, citing several “key executives” who have fled the company in recent weeks. Departures, identified by an Auto News source who wished to remain confidential, include vehicle program lead Nicolas Leblanc as well as Richard Walker, who oversaw software controls. The source also said Mike de Jung and Steven Offutt, engineering experts who were some of the company's earliest employees, are also departing.

- Top Execs at EMLS Resign- Faraday Future Execs Forced to Take Pay Cut- Ford Launches $20 Billion Reorganization to Look More Like Tesla- January U.S. Car Sales Not Too Good- GM Posts Whopping Profit Increase- Former Tesla Co-Founder Bets on Battery Recycling- Aston Reveals New Powerful DBX- Tesla FSD Recall Feedback- Car Nicknames

- Top Execs at EMLS Resign - Faraday Future Execs Forced to Take Pay Cut - Ford Launches $20 Billion Reorganization to Look More Like Tesla - January U.S. Car Sales Not Too Good - GM Posts Whopping Profit Increase - Former Tesla Co-Founder Bets on Battery Recycling - Aston Reveals New Powerful DBX - Tesla FSD Recall Feedback - Car Nicknames

Recorded on: November 26, 2021 My special guests:  Faruk K. Rama, Chairman Trouvé Victory Inc., Peter Monchuk, CFO Trouvé Victory Inc., MarySue Furtney, CMO Trouvé Victory Inc. In this episode I chat with executives of a new EV startup, Trouvé Victory Inc. A Canadian-Based luxury electric-vehicle manufacturer with a focus on high-performance and zero-emission electric … Continue reading "Episode 31 – EV Revolution Show Audio Podcast – An Introduction to a new EV Startup Company – Trouvé Victory Inc.!"

The Verge's Nilay Patel, Dieter Bohn, Alex Cranz, and Sean O'Kane discuss electric vehicle startup Rivian becoming a publicly traded company after executing one of the biggest initial public offerings in history. The crew also cover multiple stories about Apple from this week, Microsoft's Windows 11 SE release, and a new Surface Laptop for schools. Further reading: Rivian goes public in one of the biggest IPOs ever Rivian's mega IPO is a good test of the meme stock craze Judge orders Apple to allow external payment options for App Store by December 9th, denying stay Apple must allow other forms of in-app purchase, rules judge in Epic v. Apple Apple backs off of breaking Face ID after DIY iPhone 13 screen replacements Tim Cook says he owns cryptocurrency Apple hires Tesla's former Autopilot software director Johnson & Johnson's CEO joins Apple's board iPhone 13 Pro vs. Pixel 6 Pro: what 2,000 photos tell us Microsoft announces Windows 11 SE, a new Chrome OS competitor Microsoft's new $249 Surface Laptop SE is its first true Chromebook competitor Microsoft partners with Meta to integrate Teams into its Facebook-like Workplace Microsoft fixes Windows 11 features failing due to an expired certificate  Updating The Verge's background policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim Cramer and David Faber began the show by discussing the biggest IPO on a U.S. exchange since Alibaba in 2014. Rivian -- the electric vehicle maker backed by Amazon and Ford -- raises more than $11-billion in its public offering and lists on the Nasdaq under ticker symbol RIVN. Jim and David explored Rivian's public debut, its expected valuation and what it means for EV rivals such as Tesla, which saw its shares fall 16% on Monday and Tuesday combined. Inflation also in the spotlight: The Consumer Price Index jumped 6.2% in October for its biggest year-over-year surge since 1990. Two former GE executives joined the program to discuss the company's planned breakup: Discovery CEO David Zaslav and former Honeywell CEO Dave Cote. Also in focus: Nasdaq looks to bounce back after ending its 11-day win streak, and several stocks making double-digit moves on earnings news, including Doordash's big surge.

CEO David Trainer sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life to talk about our Danger Zone pick this week: Rivian: This IPO Won't Deliver. The post Podcast: Why This EV Startup is in the Danger Zone appeared first on New Constructs.

- Stellantis and LG Partner to Build Battery Plant in U.S.- Toyota Plans Battery Plant in U.S.- VW CEO Invites Elon Musk to Address Management- New EV Startup Is a Bit of a Mystery- Foxconn Reveals Three New EVs- Ford Now Building Mustang Mach-E in China- GM Starts Building Ultium Batteries in China- Ford F-150 Tremor Impressions

- Stellantis and LG Partner to Build Battery Plant in U.S. - Toyota Plans Battery Plant in U.S. - VW CEO Invites Elon Musk to Address Management - New EV Startup Is a Bit of a Mystery - Foxconn Reveals Three New EVs - Ford Now Building Mustang Mach-E in China - GM Starts Building Ultium Batteries in China - Ford F-150 Tremor Impressions

Polestar is a Swedish based, iconic manufacturer of electric vehicles that's jointly owned by the Volvo and China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group. It's rumored to be in talks to go public GGPI, Gores Guggenheim at a $25B valuation, or 38 times it's 2020 revenue of $600M. No other EV startup has the internal capabilities, infrastructure and production horsepower that Volvo provides. Volvo is essentially harboring Polestar's success, and anticipates building the Polestar 3 SUV in Volvo's Ridgeville South Carolina's production plants. Polestar entered into an alliance with charging infrastructure company ChargePoint earlier this year to create seamless charging. Through the partnership, an in-car app will let Polestar 2 owners plug in the vehicle and charge with billing and payment already completed. Polestar aims to be sustainability-centric. The interiors of their vehicles built from environment-friendly materials, including recycled PET bottles, reclaimed fishing nets, and recycled cork vinyl. Additionally, the EV manufacturer aims to reduce the weight of interior components by 50 percent and reduce plastic content by 80 percent via the utilization of a flax-based composite. What's next for Polestar? The company wants to DOUBLE its global retail stores to 100, add more service centers and 60 more test drive locations by the end of 2021. It's also reported that the 2022 Polestar 2 Beats Tesla Model 3's Range and Could Start As Low As $35,000 2 MINUTE PUMP: The 2 Minute Pump is miniseries of @Disrupting that's hosted by Dana Donovick, Co-Founder of Disrupting. The series features disruptive companies with high growth potential all within 2 minutes (the same time it takes to microwave a burrito). Dana is very active on Twitter, and encourages his audience to tweet questions and comments directly at Twitter.com/DanaDonovick --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/disrupting/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disrupting/support

EV startup Canoo has hired hundreds of employees and is homing in on a production date, but critical milestones including landing a battery supplier remain, according to the company's second quarter earnings report. Canoo's earnings report comes just a few weeks after the company's first investor relations day when it named Dutch company VDL Nedcar […]

Show #1134.   If you get any value from this podcast please consider supporting my work on Patreon. Plus all Patreon supporters get their own unique ad-free podcast feed.   Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Monday 5th July. It's  Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to.   Thank you to MYEV.com for helping make this show, they've built the first marketplace specifically for Electric Vehicles. It's a totally free marketplace that simplifies the buying and selling process, and help you learn about EVs along the way too.   VOLKSWAGEN SHEDS BUGATTI, MAKER OF OVER-THE-TOP SPORTS CARS   - Volkswagen said Monday that it was giving up control of Bugatti, the storied automaker whose absurdly expensive hypercars are worshiped by aficionados but seemed incongruous at a company better known for economical Golfs and Passats. Bugatti, whose Chiron model starts at close to $3 million, will become part of a joint venture between Volkswagen's Porsche unit and Rimac, a young Croatian company that has made a name for itself doing design and engineering projects for large carmakers.   - The deal undoes a major legacy of Ferdinand Piëch, who dominated Volkswagen for two decades and built the company into a global empire. Volkswagen's purchase of Bugatti out of bankruptcy in 1998, long before it owned Porsche, was widely seen as an indulgence by Mr. Piëch with questionable business logic   - Oliver Blume, the chief executive of Porsche, acknowledged Monday that the deal removes a distraction for Volkswagen and allows the company to focus on more important tasks.    Original Source : https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/05/business/volkswagen-bugatti.html   VW OFFLOADS BUGATTI TO RIMAC TO FORM NEW EV COMPANY BUGATTI-RIMAC   - The company recently unveiled the Nevera, a hypercar powered by a 120kWh battery pack and four motors to achieve a staggering 1.4MW of power, which is about 1,914 horsepower. It can go from 0 to 60 mph in 1.85 seconds and has a top speed of 258 mph. The Nevera is expected to be the fastest sports car, a spot previously held by the Bugatti Chiron's.   - Rimac's meteoric rise from bootstrapping in a garage in 2009 to building supercars with one of the most desirable and well-known car brands demonstrates how electric vehicles are beginning to take over the luxury and sports car market. It's not just about doing what's right for the environment – it's about pioneering speed in the future of automobiles. Along with this announcement, Rimac said it would separate the development, production and supply of battery systems, drivetrains and other EV components into a new entity owned by Rimac Group called Rimac Technology, which will work independently with other global car manufacturers.   - Mate Rimac will continue to hold his 37% share in Rimac Group, with Hyundai Motor Group holding the same 12% and other investors at 27%, according to a statement from the company. Porsche recently upped its stake in Rimac from 15% to 24%, but its total ownership doesn't give It a controlling interest in the new EV company, the companies told FT.   Original Source : https://techcrunch.com/2021/07/05/vw-offloads-bugatti-to-rimac-to-form-new-ev-company-bugatti-rimac/   TESLA MODEL 3 IS OUTRIGHT BESTSELLING VEHICLE IN UK   - The UK saw plugin electric vehicles take 17.2% share of the auto market in June 2021, up from 9.5% in June 2020. The Tesla Model 3 was the UK's overall best selling vehicle (of any powertrain) in the month, with 5,468 units sold. Overall auto market volume stood at 186,000 units in June, down around 16% from long term seasonal norms.   - 10.7% full battery electrics (BEVs) and 6.5% plugin hybrids (PHEVs), which is a swing towards BEVs from recent weightings   - Full battery electric vehicles outsold old-school (non electric assist) diesel vehicles for the first time ever, selling 32% more volume. Old school diesels took just 8.1% of the market, their lowest score in decades.   - combustion vehicles (petrol plus diesel) were also at a new record low of 54.5% share, from 76.3% a year ago. They are on track to drop below 50% within the next couple of months.   Original Source : https://cleantechnica.com/2021/07/05/tesla-model-3-is-outright-bestselling-vehicle-in-uk-plugin-evs-take-17-2-share/   VW DROPS I.D. PRICES IN THE UK   - In the UK, Volkswagen`s ID.3 and ID.4 models are now offered with configurable trim levels and a range of option packs across all derivatives. Under the new pricing, two more variants have become eligible for the Government's Plug-in Vehicle Grant.  The new pricing strategy significantly affects the ID.3. Under the new pricing, two more variants have become eligible for the Government's Plug-in Vehicle Grant, which brings the total to six. The ID.3 Family Pro and Family Pro Performance are now both priced just under the £35,000 threshold for the £2,500 grant. These models, now priced at £33,640 and £34,960 respectively. Of course now with their new grant eligibility, these prices fall to £31,140 and £32,460 OTR.   - the highly-equipped Max and range-topping Tour have been reduced by £3,800. The Tour boasts a 77 kWh battery and 340-mile range (WLTP, combined) and is priced from £38,800.   Original Source : https://www.electrive.com/2021/07/05/vw-drops-i-d-prices-in-the-uk/   ID.3 AND ID.4 RECEIVE WIDE RANGE OF CHANGES AS MODEL YEAR 2022 VEHICLES OPEN FORORDER   - This new structure considerably increases the flexibility of the ID.3 and ID.4 in the customer's ordering process. For example, previously it was not possible to configure an Augmented Reality Head-up display on any ID.3 model other than the Max and Tour. Now, a customer can choose any trim level and add the Infotainment Package Plus to receive the AR HUD, alongside the additional speakers that are part of the pack. Just as before, the different trim levels will still feature pre-determined packs as standard equipment, but now customers can choose to add additional packs to cater to their individual needs.   Original Source : https://www.vwpress.co.uk/en-gb/releases/4561   THE STELLANTIS EV DAY IS COMING. HERE'S WHAT TO KNOW   - Stellantis, the world's fourth-largest car maker, will host its EV Day on Thursday and unveil more details around its electrification strategy. The company, formed earlier this year through the merger between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Peugeot, already has an electric-vehicle strategy, which it set out in April.   - The group has grown market share in Europe so far in 2021, accounting for 16.8% of new BEV registrations in the region from January to May, according to automotive analyst Matthias Schmidt. That puts it second behind Volkswagen — 25.7% — and ahead of the Renault-Nissan alliance with 12.3% and Tesla with 11.5%.   - BoA analysts expected Stellantis to deliver a “bullish message” on Thursday to make it clear to investors the company wouldn't be left behind in the electric revolution. “In our view, the only thing that Stellantis has to do is to put the various puzzle pieces together and explain some more details on essential strategy items (i.e. on battery chemistries, cell technology, cost assumptions for the EV line up, differences in planning between North America and Europe, capex requirements, etc.),” they said.   - Stellantis is also reportedly set to announce plans to produce electric vans at its Ellesmere Port factory in northwest England.   Original Source : https://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-stellantis-ev-day-is-coming-heres-what-to-know-11625491119   VOLVO, DAIMLER, TRATON TO DEVELOP CHARGING NETWORK FOR HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS IN EUROPE   - Volvo Group, Daimler Truck and Traton Group have signed a  non-binding agreement to install and operate a high-performance public charging  network for battery electric heavy-duty long-haul trucks and coaches in Europe. With plans to start operations in 2022, the partners intend  to invest together 500 million Euros to install and operate at least 1,700  high-performance green energy charging points close to highways as well as at  logistic and destination points, within five years from the establishment of  the joint venture (JV).   - The future JV is planned to operate under its own corporate identity  based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.   - Battery electric vehicle fleet operators will be  able to leverage both fast charging tailored to the 45-minute mandatory rest  period in Europe focusing on long-distance transport—the highest priority of  the future JV—and also charge overnight.   Original Source : https://www.fleetowner.com/emissions-efficiency/electric-vehicles/press-release/21169044/volvo-daimler-and-traton-to-develop-charging-network-for-heavyduty-trucks-in-europe   TESLA MODEL Y STANDARD RANGE FOR HONG KONG MAY CONFIRM LFP USE RUMORS   - CNEVPost published in June that the deal Tesla made with CATL to extend their LFP contract up to 2025 would include sourcing these cells to the Model Y. Deliveries for the electric crossover with these batteries would start in July.   When we check Tesla's website about the Model Y Standard Range for Hong Kong, the company says that deliveries will start in September. The estimated range for the vehicle is higher than that for the Model 3 Standard Range Plus, which would achieve 448 km (278 mi).   - That's a 10% increase compared to the Model 3 SR+ value.   - Although the Model Y Standard Range for Hong Kong could confirm the LFP rumors, the price and range differences suggest that Model Y Standard Range may have 2170 cells. However, if that is the case, Tesla could also offer this derivative in the US.   - Another feasible explanation for the disparities is that Tesla developed a larger LFP battery pack for the Model Y.   Original Source : https://www.autoevolution.com/news/tesla-model-y-standard-range-for-hong-kong-may-confirm-lfp-use-rumors-164650.html   NEW CITROËN Ë-SPACETOURER GETS £14K DROP Original Source : https://evobsession.com/new-citroen-e-spacetourer-range-pricing-specs-in-the-uk-entry-level-model-attracting-2500-plug-in-car-grant-picg/   WILL THE AUDI E-TRON GT FACE THE SAME RECALL ISSUES AS THE PORSCHE TAYCAN? Original Source : https://www.quattrodaily.com/will-the-audi-e-tron-gt-face-the-same-recall-issues-as-the-porsche-taycan/   QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM   If you had to buy one electric car today and it was the only car you were allowed to drive for the next three years, what would you choose? And why. I'll go first. VW ID.4 GTX   Email me your thoughts and I'll read them out on Sunday – hello@evnewsdaily.com   It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast.   And  if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing.   Come and say hi on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter just search EV News Daily, have a wonderful day, I'll catch you tomorrow and remember…there's no such thing as a self-charging hybrid.   PREMIUM PARTNERS PHIL ROBERTS / ELECTRIC FUTURE BRAD CROSBY PORSCHE OF THE VILLAGE CINCINNATI AUDI CINCINNATI EAST VOLVO CARS CINCINNATI EAST NATIONALCARCHARGING.COM and ALOHACHARGE.COM DEREK REILLY FROM THE EV REVIEW IRELAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL RICHARD AT RSEV.CO.UK – FOR BUYING AND SELLING EVS IN THE UK EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM/

Host Tom Appel and co-hosts Jill Ciminillo and Damon Bell kick off the show by talking about the current and recently discontinued vehicles they think are underrated. Sam Fiorani, Vice President of Global Vehicle Forecasting for AutoForecast Solutions, joins us to discuss the current crop of electric-vehicle startup companies and their prospects for success, as well as the ongoing microchip shortage and other auto-industry current events. Sam also sticks around for the third segment to serve as our guest quizmaster--he has a quiz for Tom, Damon, and Jill on which Hollywood celebrities serve as spokespeople for various automakers. Damon then runs down the latest articles on the Consumer Guide Daily Drive blog--including a handy overview on buying a car from home via CarMax, Carvana, or Vroom.  

Show #1126.   If you get any value from this podcast please consider supporting my work on Patreon. Plus all Patreon supporters get their own unique ad-free podcast feed.   Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Sunday 27th June. It's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to.   Thank you to MYEV.com for helping make this show, they've built the first marketplace specifically for Electric Vehicles. It's a totally free marketplace that simplifies the buying and selling process, and help you learn about EVs along the way too.   RIMAC TO BUY MAJORITY STAKE IN BUGATTI FROM VOLKSWAGEN   - According to a media report, the Croatian electric car specialist Rimac wants to acquire a majority stake in VW subsidiary Bugatti. Rimac is to be floated on the stock market by 2022. - according to the German publication Manager Magazin citing those close to the matter, the Bugatti deal is close to completion. - Volkswagen is initially expected to transfer responsibility for Bugatti to Porsche, and Porsche would then form a joint venture with Rimac in which Rimac would acquire 55 per cent of Bugatti's shares. In comparison, Porsche would control 45 per cent. However, Porsche's stake in Rimac, which was increased to 24 per cent in March, is apparently to remain unaffected by the deal.   Original Source : https://www.electrive.com/2021/06/23/rimac-buys-majority-stake-in-bugatti/   PORSCHE TO DECIDE SOON ON BUGATTI FUTURE   - Volkswagen will soon decide on the future of its luxury brand Bugatti, Oliver Blume, Volkswagen management board member and CEO of Porsche AG, said on Monday. - Porsche boss Oliver Blume earlier this year said intense discussions on Bugatti's future were ongoing and that Rimac could play a role as the brands were a good technological fit, adding that a decision was expected in the first half of 2021.   Original Source : https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/porsche-to-decide-soon-on-bugatti-future/ar-AALhtfJ   NEW 50MW BATTERY GOES LIVE TO SUPPORT EV CHARGING   From Phil Allen who emailed me this one:   - A new giant battery storage system for recharging electric vehicles has gone live in Oxford today, creating a creates a blueprint for other towns and cities to achieve net zero carbon emissions.  The 50MW lithium-ion battery is directly connected to the UK's high-voltage transmission system, run by National Grid. - An 8km private wire network will deliver power from the battery to both public and commercial EV charging locations across the city. These will include the UK's largest public charging hub, with up to 10MW of power on site, which will feature 38 fast to ultra-rapid chargersdelivering 100% renewable energy to EV drivers day and night when it opens in a few months' time.Fastned will initially install 10 chargers at the hub with 300kW of power - Matt Allen, CEO of Pivot Power, which has led the £41 million Government-backed scheme, said: “This is the first grid-scale battery to directly connect to the transmission network in the UK, and represents a key milestone for the completion of Energy Superhub Oxford and our mission to accelerate the UK towards net zero. We are planning up to 40 similar sites throughout the country.”   Original Source : https://www.fleeteurope.com/en/new-energies/europe/article/new-50mw-battery-goes-live-support-ev-charging   PIVOT POWER OXFORD SUPERHUB   - An EV public superhub at one of Oxford's Park & Rides will provide up to 50 charge points catering for a range of vehicles and speeds, so that visitors can charge in minutes or while they work or shop in the city. The network has the capacity to expand with EV adoption and provide power for local businesses seeking to electrify their fleets, from logistics companies to bus operators. It shares a connection to National Grid's high voltage transmission network with a 50MW hybrid battery storage system, helping our electricity network to make more use of renewable energy. This means that as more EVs hit the road, we can increase the amount of low carbon electricity powering them and accelerate Oxford's journey to zero carbon.   Original Source : https://www.pivot-power.co.uk/our-projects/   TESLA FSD BETA V9 DELAYED ANOTHER WEEK   - The release of Tesla's Full Self-Driving Beta Version 9 has been delayed another week, CEO Elon Musk told Twitter followers early today. The FSD Suite has been primed for a new release for several months, and Musk has hinted toward an imminent rollout of the semi-autonomous driving functionality. - Musk said early this morning that “we [Tesla] need to fix some obvious issues before releasing beta 9, hopefully next week.” This has been a repetitive tone of the Tesla CEO, who says that he's currently utilizing FSD “Alpha 9” in his personal vehicle.   - I'm driving “alpha” 9, but we need to fix some obvious issues before releasing beta 9, hopefully next week. FSD subscription capability should be turning on via the Tesla app. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 25, 2021   - The most recent update to the FSD Beta V9 came on June 6th, when Musk updated Tesla owners with details on what was expected to be V9's long-awaited release. “One more production release of pure vision this week, then FSD Beta 9 a week or two later. V9.0 FSD is also pure vision. Foundational improvements are immense,” he said. This would have slotted V9 to be rolled out to customers on June 20th, at the latest. But the update never came   Original Source : https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-fsd-beta-v9-delay-fix-some-obvious-issues-elon-musk/   CALIFORNIA DIDN'T REQUIRE ELECTRIC CAR OWNERS TO STOP CHARGING   - The claim: California told electric vehicle owners to not charge their cars because of a power shortage.As a record-setting heat wave swept across the Western U.S. in June, the organization that oversees most of California's power grid sounded the alarm for residents to cut electricity consumption to avoid outages.The “Flex Alert” issued by the California Independent System Operator on June 17 was meant to ease the strain on the power grid by encouraging residents to avoid activities that draw heavy electricity during peak hours. That included running major appliances or lowering thermostats.But it did not tell electric vehicle owners they couldn't charge their cars, as a June 21 Facebook post claims. The post said the state “literally” told electric vehicle owners not to charge their cars.   - California ISO also suggested residents lower their thermostats earlier in the day to “pre-cool” their homes and charge electric vehicles before the alert was in effect.It did not require electric vehicle owners to stop charging their cars.   Original Source : https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2021/06/25/california-didnt-require-electric-car-owners-stop-charging/5320286001/   BP MAKES $7M INVESTMENT IN ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING FIRM IOTECHA   - bp ventures has invested $7million in smart electric vehicle (EV) charging firm, IoTecha, leading a $13.2 million investment round. IoTecha's easy-to-use technology connects EV chargers with the electricity grid using the IoT, optimising the charging process by automating payments and delivering cost and potential energy savings to customers.   - IoTecha's Intelligent Power Platform, IoT.ON™, allows private and fleet vehicles from any manufacturer to communicate seamlessly with charging stations to signal when they need recharging. The platform gathers information over time, identifying patterns and the energy requirements of each user across all forms of EV charging.   - The technology also enables EV owners to sell unused electricity back to the grid through a process known as Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) or bi-directional charging.   Original Source : https://www.bp.com/en/global/corporate/news-and-insights/press-releases/bp-makes-7-million-dollar-investment-in-electric-vehicle-charging-firm-iotecha.html     QUESTION OF THE WEEK ANSWERS   RON B, SAN JOSE CA For single charging stop journeys (less than 400 miles) I would rely on in-car charging planner of the Porsche Taycan. For multiple charging single day I will review route on ABRP (A Better Route Planner). Web on laptop for better big picture or Phone App if remote. Then use in-car routing. For multi-day family road trips I plan either way picking hotels and venues. In this case I will attempt to find hotels with charging or hotels near charging. For example in Carson City I found a reasonable hotel that was only 3 blocks from free Level 2 charging at a government building.   The car does a good job but seemingly not Tesla level yet, but the car excels in other areas. :-)   MARK BUCKINGHAM   Easy! Powertrip app. power trip.co.nz   KIMBERLEY LLOLYD I'm still quite new to driving our Nissan LEAF 40kWh so I plan everything in advance before I leave, and am probably over cautious in terms of knowing how to travel between chargers.   BILLY LANG (on Twitter) With the best planning in the world you can't predict charger unreliability, so you have to stay on your toes and be prepared to re-route   JONATHAN MATTHEWS It's one of the best things about a Tesla, just getting in and letting the car navigate to the next Supercharger. Many people I talk to don't realise this is also available on Tesla's website.   KENNY STRONG When I go on a long journey I try to have a Plan A and PLan B for each stop. it's not always possible but you have to be prepared for a charger to be busy, or worse blocked by an ICE car, so I always try to stop where there is another option closeby.   LESLIE IN BIRMIGNHAM This is without doubt the worse part of any EV I've driven. But in a way I understand it. You have to try and collate tens or hundreds of different networks, hopefully provide some sort of live update, and then expect it to be in every model of EV on the market? It's almost impossible.     QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM   If you could only afford one, would you rather - Solar Panels or battery storage? On one hand, energy generation. But then again, being able to store electricity when it's cheap and use it later to charge your EV.    Email me your thoughts and I'll read them out on Sunday – hello@evnewsdaily.com   It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast.   And  if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing.   Come and say hi on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter just search EV News Daily, have a wonderful day, I'll catch you tomorrow and remember…there's no such thing as a self-charging hybrid.   PREMIUM PARTNERS PHIL ROBERTS / ELECTRIC FUTURE BRAD CROSBY PORSCHE OF THE VILLAGE CINCINNATI AUDI CINCINNATI EAST VOLVO CARS CINCINNATI EAST NATIONALCARCHARGING.COM and ALOHACHARGE.COM DEREK REILLY FROM THE EV REVIEW IRELAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL RICHARD AT RSEV.CO.UK – FOR BUYING AND SELLING EVS IN THE UK EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM/

Leading today's briefing is a reminder that unlimited uploads on Google Photos end today. From tomorrow, if you upload photos and videos to Google Photos, they will count towards the 15GB free limit that Google provides as a free account. Also today, Amitabh Saran, co-founder and CEO of Altigreen Propulsion Labs, talks about painstakingly building electric vehicles that work well even in India's harsh driving conditions

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- Geely and Baidu JV To Launch 1st EV in 3 Years - Tesla Autopilot Needs Driver Monitoring - Daimler Posts Strong Q1 Earnings - Bridgestone Develops EV Tire for EV Startup - Honda Changes Tune on Electric Vehicles - Renault Hires Siri’s Co-Creator - Volvo To Increase Use of Remanufactured Parts - Why Most Auto Plastics End Up in Landfills

- Geely and Baidu JV To Launch 1st EV in 3 Years- Tesla Autopilot Needs Driver Monitoring- Daimler Posts Strong Q1 Earnings- Bridgestone Develops EV Tire for EV Startup- Honda Changes Tune on Electric Vehicles- Renault Hires Siri’s Co-Creator- Volvo To Increase Use of Remanufactured Parts- Why Most Auto Plastics End Up in Landfills

Founded in 2015, Ultraviolette is a Bengaluru-based electric vehicle company, which is building an ‘aspirational’ superbike for the Indian market. In India, entrepreneurs Narayan Subramaniam and Niraj Rajamohan realised that the next decade would see a rising need for electric vehicles. However, they wanted to find a niche in this sector, and make a considerable impact. To this end, the duo decided to build electric superbikes in India for the Indian market. Thus, in 2015, they founded Ultraviolette Read more at: https://yourstory.com/2020/12/elon-musk-tesla-ev-startup-building-superbikes-india-ultraviolette Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/yourstorycom Instagram: www.instagram.com/yourstory_com Twitter: www.twitter.com/YourStoryCo YouTube: www.youtube.com/yourstorytv Write to us: podcast@yourstory.com This story was reported by Sindhu Kashyaap on 17th Dec 2020 with edits by Saheli Sen Gupta. Hosted by Julius Sharma!

Xpeng Motors is one of China's most impressive EV startups. The company was founded in 2014 by billionaire He Xiaopeng. Mr. He sensed an opportunity to bring his expertise in technology and software to the automotive arena. In 2018, Mr He Xiaopeng persuaded Brian Gu to leave his prestigious position as Chairman of JP Morgan Asia Pacific and join Xpeng. Mr. Gu quickly got to work preparing Xpeng for an IPO in New York. Xpeng's market listing in August 2020 generated more than $5 billion in new funding. Mr Gu joins Winning in Asia to share his personal journey from his native Shanghai to school at Yale to work at JP Morgan and Xpeng. He also gives us an inside look at Xpeng today and the company's vision for the future, including ambitions to export Xpeng EVs to markets across the world.

- Has the Bubble Burst for EV Startups?- New EV Startup Shows Off Electric Pickup- Arrival Unveils New Commercial Van- Tesla Expands Number of FSD Beta Users- Mercedes Repurposes Another Engine Plant- Nissan Updates Rogue After Poor Crash Rating- Ford and Argo AI Share AV Update- Harley-Davidson Launches CPO Program- Phillips 66 Says EV Charging Not Cost Competitive at Stations- Classifying Plug-In Hybrids as EVs Is Misleading

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Apple discussed acquisition options with EV startup Canoo in 2020; Leaked iPad Pro design images confirm few changes; and Tim Cook teases Wednesday announcement, calls for Capitol siege accountability

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Bordrin North America President Jerry Lavine discusses the initial hurdles the EV startup faced in China as COVID-19 swept through the region and how the company is recalibrating ambitions to bring its first vehicle to market.

Zum Auftakt ins neue Jahr beschäftigen wir uns, wie versprochen, mit dem ecoGP. Rafael de Mestre, Initiator und Drahtzieher des ecoGP, erzählt von den Anfängen, Schwierigkeiten und Erfolgen und schaut mit uns in die Zukunft der internationalen vollelektrischen Langstrecken-Serie. Außerdem haben wir Vertreter einiger Teams ins Studio eingeladen, die uns erklären, wie sie sich auf die Events im letzten Jahr vorbereitet haben, wie das 24-Stunden-"Rennen" in Oschersleben für sie lief, und was es so alles zu erleben und zu lernen gab. Trotz Weihnachten und Jahreswechsel haben wir auch wieder allerlei aktuelle Themen auf der Liste. Wir sprechen über den Stand der Dinge bei Sono Motors, diskutieren die Beinahe-Insolvenz von e.GO und schauen rüber in die USA, wo -ganz im Gegensatz zu den aufstrebenden deutschen Unternehmen - ein weiteres EV-Startup im Geld nur so zu schwimmen scheint. Auch neue Fahrzeuge finden den Weg in diese Episode: Henrik Fisker schält sich mehr oder weniger medienwirksam aus dem Kofferraum seines Fisker Ocean, und der türkische Präsident Erdogan stellt das erste Modell seines Wunschprojektes TOGG vor. Auf der CES in Las Vegas sorgt derweil der Elektronik-Riese Sony mit einem außerordentlich gelungenen Elektro-Auto für staunende Gesichter. Ein cleverer Move, der weltweit für großes Medienecho gesorgt hat. Endkunden werden das Fahrzeug jedoch nicht in die Finger bekommen, denn Sony geht es darum, seine Sensoren und Software zu präsentieren. Aber wer weiß? Genügend kaufwillige Kunden scheint es ja zu geben... Außerdem sprechen wir über die wachsende Flotte von Ride-Hailing-Dienst FreeNow und einen vielversprechenden Lithium-Schwefel-Akku, bevor es quer durch die zweieckige Kuriositätenecke Richtung Ende der Episode geht. Viel Spaß beim Hören und ein gutes neues Jahr 2020! Links zur Sendung Diese Episode inklusive Pre- und Postshow auf Patreon Marcels Tesla Referral Link https://ts.la/marcel79632 Phils Tesla Referral Link https://ts.la/philipp85086 Sono Sion Referral Code: cleanelectric856565 Slack Twitter Instagram Preshow: Viele EVs in Norwegen Preshow: Ioniq mit 100% SoC nach 100.000 km ecoGP ecoGP auf Facebook ecoGP auf Instagram ecoGP auf Youtube Sono Motors e.GO mit Geldsorgen Rivian ohne Geldsorgen Quickie zur Umweltprämie Türkisches EV von TOGG Sony Vision-S Concept Car Tesla Model 3 für FreeNow-Flotte  Tesla rüstet kostenlos auf HW3.0 auf Lithium-Schwefel-Akku  Kurios: Model-3-Hybrid Kurios: Selbstdriftender DeLorean

The Uniti One is a new electric hatchback from Uniti, an EV startup headquartered in Sweden with engineering and production in the United Kingdom.The project started at an open innovation research lab at Lund University, and we could soon see the first vehicles on the road. Uniti One is a city car with a range of up to 186 miles; however, the standard 12 kWh battery will have a range of about 93 miles. Still, if you use a 50 kW rapid DC charger for 10 minutes, you will have about 62 miles, which would easily fit the average American's 32-mile round trip commute. The EV tops out at 74.5 mph and has a curb weight of about 1,322.77 pounds. The designers want to create a smartphone-like digital experience for the changing needs of society. The One has a clean, if not minimalist, design. This Tuesday, the company started taking orders for production models of the climate-neutral electric car that will be revealed at an event later this year. Like Tesla, the company plans to roll out new features like software updates. If you get in early, you'll receive all upgrades for free for the life of your car.The petite design is reminiscent of a more encased version of the Elio Motors Autocycle, mostly in that the passengers or "co-pilots" sit behind the driver. At least the One has room for two in the back. According to designboom, the city car will first be available in Sweden before rolling out in the UK halfway through next year. The cost works out to about USD$19,000.

Nio delivered fewer cars as the government phases out subsidies for electric vehicles. Electric vehicles are considered part of the future of transportation, but in the present day, conventional automakers tend to have trouble selling them, and startups tend to have trouble making money on them. The latest example of the latter phenomenon appears to be Nio, a Chinese company listed on Wall Street and backed by the Tencent conglomerate and other major tech and investment firms. Nikkei reports that the startup EV maker, after laying off hundreds last month, canceled its scheduled earnings call and slashed 1,000 more jobs this week. The reason? The company reported a $478 million loss in its latest quarter, far steeper than both the previous quarter and for the same window last year. Nio vehicle deliveries, meanwhile, dropped 10 percent compared to the previous quarter. Officials vowed to implement efficiency and cost-cutting measures amid challenging market conditions, but the Nikkei report suggested the latest in a series of blows to the company raised serious questions about its long-term viability. Nio recalled more than 4,800 cars earlier this summer, and faces growing competition in the EV segment — particularly as Tesla prepares to open up a factory in Shanghai. More damaging, however, was the Chinese government’s move to phase out subsidies for electric vehicles. Nio cars reportedly cost car buyers $8,000 more today than they did just one year ago. The company plans to raise $200 million from Tencent and its CEO, but the Nikkei reports the company also expects to get $1.5 billion from a state-owned capital fund under a deal announced earlier this year — which would certainly go a long way toward helping anyone’s bottom line

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- FCA Execs Play Musical Chairs - Fiat Committed to U.S. Despite Huge Sales Drop - Inteva Develops New Material Made from Scrap - Battery Costs Hurting BEVs Competitiveness - Detroit Automakers Seek Cost Savings from UAW - New Ford Explorer Impressions - Why EV Startups Are Moving to Detroit

We've gathered together 3 startup founders from Central and Eastern Europe - all of whom have started successful EV charging/infrastructure companies - to share their stories and the success, challenges, and key decisions they made along their journey.

- Musk Considers Taking Tesla Private - Most Chinese EV Startups Will Fail - Ford Unveils New SUV In China - Ford Rolls Out Exoskeleton Tech Globally - GM Pickups Rack Up Test Miles - GM Adds OTA Updates to Full-Size Pickups - Why Valve Stems Need Protection from Hackers - Shared Mobility Will Help with Recycling

- Musk Considers Taking Tesla Private- Most Chinese EV Startups Will Fail- Ford Unveils New SUV In China- Ford Rolls Out Exoskeleton Tech Globally- GM Pickups Rack Up Test Miles- GM Adds OTA Updates to Full-Size Pickups- Why Valve Stems Need Protection from Hackers- Shared Mobility Will Help with Recycling

Read today’s show notes on https://www.evnewsdaily.com   Well good morning, good afternoon and good evening, wherever you are in the world, hello and welcome to the Wednesday 25th July edition of EV News Daily. It’s Martyn Lee here with the news you need to know about electric cars and the move towards sustainable transport.   AUDI E-TRON GETS CLOSER We're now just over a month away from the official launch of the Audi e-tron Crossover, the first fully electric Audi and the first of the e-tron range. Reuters report "The e-tron crossover will be revealed Aug. 30 in Brussels and will have a range of about 240 miles. Audi CEO Rupert Stadler quoted the price in Germany as 80,000 euros (about $95,000) — that's compared to 77,850 euros for the entry-model Jaguar I-Pace S AWD and 92,230 euros for the entry-level Tesla Model X 75D." Sometimes on here I get bit of kickback for being positive of ALL electric car makers, and especially when those large legacy auto makers are being forced into it by Tesla, because we know they can operate at scale when they want. And Audi in Hungary is one example, where 6,000 employees produce about 9,000 engines each day for 32 production plants of the Volkswagen Group, that's almost 2million combustion engines in 2017. If they turn their focus to EVs it would be huge news.   And from the VW Press Office: "On Tuesday, series production of electric motors officially started in Győr. The company has invested a double digit million amount to set up the motor production facility. Approximately 100 people are employed in this new area at present. For the production of electric motors, Audi Hungaria installed the innovative production equipment and islands within just one year. The departments for the development of electric motors and for production planning cooperated closely with the prototype manufacturing/ production technology centre in Győr to develop the required expertise. The current production capacity is for approximately 400 electric axle motors each day and can be gradually increased. At present, about 100 people are employed in this new area, to be increased to more than 130 by the end of the year. Production is with one‑shift operation, but will soon change to three shifts." "The electric motor from Győr offers numerous new features. With the stator – one of the core components of the motor – the aim is to insert as much of the thin enamelled copper wire as possible into the casing: the tighter the winding, the more efficient the power delivery. A new winding and inserting centre at Audi Hungaria makes it possible to wind the optimal amount of enamelled copper wire particularly compactly and then insert it into the casing. The electric axle consists of other large components such as the power electronics, which are located in their own housing, the gearing and two flange shafts that transmit the power to the wheels. The employees produce two electric axle drive systems for each Audi e-tron, as both the front and rear axles are driven – in good quattro tradition."   https://www.volkswagenag.com/en/news/2018/07/Audi_Hungaria.html   THREE MORE MODEL 3 PERFORMANCE REVIEWS CNET's Kyle Hyatt: "the moment you mash the accelerator a whole new sensation hits, and it's immediately apparent what you're getting for the (considerable) added price. based on these early impressions, the Performance seems to be exactly what we expected all along: an experience not dissimilar from the standard Model 3, just a heck of a lot quicker." MotorTrend: "Even with four aboard, the Model 3 DMP surged ahead so startlingly that it stopped conversation. Except maybe for an uttered "Oh my god." I braked pretty hard and arched up the on-ramp toward the freeway. It was a flourish more akin to swiping a navigation route on your phone than driving a car on the actual road. In maybe 120 wheel revolutions, a high-performance hierarchy has been rattled. The European marques perennially atop the sport sedan podium are about to have trapdoors release beneath them. Although nothing has fundamentally changed with the car's steering or suspension (besides an imperceptible but CG-lowering 5-10mm drop in ride height), the dual motor and all-wheel drive give the compact Tesla a tensed, hair-trigger potency for leaping ahead or around whatever's in the way. It's pure jungle cat." Mark Vaughn, West Coast Editor for Autoweek: "Controlling all that power on its way to the wheels is a new vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system. Tesla no longer uses Bosch VDC but has instead made its own. Tesla says this allows engineers to more precisely tune the distribution of torque front and rear as well as side-to-side. Acceleration is strong; thrilling, even. It’s still unclear whether you have to do that chemically ridiculous 30-minute pre-conditioning drill to get the 3.5-second 0-60 figure, but whatever figure I was experiencing was impressing the heck out of me."   https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/auto/2018-tesla-model-3-performance/preview/   https://www.motortrend.com/cars/tesla/model-3/2018/2018-tesla-model-3-dual-motor-performance-review/   http://autoweek.com/article/car-reviews/first-drive-tesla-model-3-performance     HYUNDAI KONA: GREAT LONG-RANGE, ALL-AROUND EV "The long anticipated Hyundai Kona EV, with a battery capacity up to 64 kWh, is now starting to arrive in the hands of customers and testers. It appears to be everything EV fans have hoped for, and more. If you want one, get your order in ASAP!" writes Max Holland for CleanTechnica: "Hyundai is only planning for 30,000 units per year in the near term. Most of the exports are currently going to Europe, and won’t be arriving in the US till later in 2018. Pricing for the long-range, 64 kWh version varies by market, but starts from around €34,000/US$40,000 equivalent in Norway (NKR 326,000), €39,000 in Germany, £36,000 in the UK, or €42,000 in France. US pricing will emerge towards the end of 2018. Incentives in some markets will effectively reduce these prices further. In Norway, at this price, the 64 kWh Kona is a similar cost to the Bolt/Ampera-e." Clean Technica say the charge speed is 80kW, and I thought it was 100kW. Checking the official Hyundai website says: "Charge Time / Quick Charge (DC) (connected to 100 kW DC fast charger). Approx. 54 min up to 80% state of charge"     CHINESE LUXURY EV STARTUP GYON LAUNCHES NEXT MONTH IN L.A. "Another new Chinese electric car brand is on the way, called Gyon. Bankrolled by Sitech, itself an electric car brand under pioneering Chinese car manufacturer FAW, Gyon will launch during the summer. "   KIA KX3 EV: CRETA-BASED ELECTRIC CAR SPOTTED "Images of the Kia KX3 EV have surfaced online. The Creta-based electric vehicle (EV) is rumoured to go on sale by the end of 2018 in China." according to Team BHP.com: "The KX3 in the all-electric guise is expected to be powered by an 109 BHP electric motor with a claimed top speed of 150 km/h. It gets a 45.2 KWh lithium-ion battery, however its maximum range is not yet known."   https://www.team-bhp.com/news/kia-kx3-ev-creta-based-electric-car-spotted     CARBONCOUNTER.COM MIT published a useful tool for comparing life cycle emissions (gCO2/mile) and TCO of different vehicle types. The plot area shows more than 100 popular new car models in the U.S. Move over each data point to get more information (on a touch device, tap). The x axis shows the lifetime cost of each vehicle per mile driven. The y axis shows the greenhouse gas emissions of each vehicle per mile driven. We include emissions from producing the different fuels and vehicles. Our results show that you don't have to pay more for a low-carbon-emitting vehicle. While the average greenhouse gas emissions of all cars are more than 50% higher than the 2030 target, most hybrid and electric vehicles meet that target today, with today's electricity mix. Greenhouse gas emissions from electricity production in California are half the U.S. average, and it shows. Emissions from electric vehicles drop below the 2040 climate target. Using a combination of low electricity emissions, high fuel prices, and a high share of city driving, we can construct a best case scenario for electric vehicles (EVs), where EVs are cheaper than comparable combustion engine vehicles. We can also do the opposite, choosing conditions that favour combustion engine cars. Even so, electric vehicles emit less than comparable combustion engine vehicles. Disabling the federal tax refunds and low fuel prices do make EVs quite pricey compared to gasoline cars though."   COMMUNITY Emails   You can listen to all previous 189 episodes of this podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, YouTube, TuneIn, Stitcher, and the blog https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ – remember to subscribe, which means you don’t have to think about downloading the show each day, plus you get it first and free and automatically. It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast. And if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing. 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Friday 6th April 2018. MASSIVE BATCH OF TESLA VINS REGISTERED We heard earlier in the week Tesla is making over 2,000 Model 3’s a week so it will come as no surprise they’ve registered almost 5,000 new VINs. At this rate it will last them about two weeks. It’s just a week after they registered 2,000 VINs so it looks like that exponential curve that Elon Musk talks about might be starting. A reminder that by Saturday, 30th June, they said they should be making 5,000 every week. Even if they maintained 5,000 a week for the second half of the year it would be 130,000 Model 3 vehicles in the second half of the year. And there’s every chance the curve will continue, as the target is 10,000 per week by year end. GROUPE PSA GET SERIOUS Peugeot, Citroën, DS and Opel/Vauxhall, and its Free2move all come under the Groupe PSA umbrella, and it’s creating a Business Unit dedicated to electric vehicles, effective 1 April, responsible for defining and deploying the Group’s electric vehicle strategy and rolling out the related products and services. Meanwhile CEO Carlos Tavares said European Union fines for companies that miss tougher CO2 reduction targets could bring a major European automaker "to its knees," allowing a Chinese buyer to step in with its own electric vehicle technology "The impact is very obvious. It's going to create a Chinese Trojan Horse in Europe," Tavares told an industry event hosted by French car magazine Le Journal de l'Auto. PSA and other European carmakers are facing declining sales of fuel-efficient diesel models, making it harder to meet CO2 targets and avoid large fines. UK DIESEL CRASH Here in the UK, a bad day for diesel and good one for electric cars. ThisIsMoney says: “diesel sales plummeting by more than a third in the industry's most important month of the year. Sales of diesel models, which have been subject to additional taxes in the last year, plunged by 37 per cent. Registrations of these 'cleaner' hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles rose by 5.7 per cent last month.” In March 2017 22,818 electric cars were sold which went up to 24,126 last month. That’s a total market share up from 4.1% to 5.1%. Year to date, which is basically looking at Q1 combined, shows an even better picture. In Q1 2017, 33,405 electric cars were sold and that went up to 36,693 this year, and increase of 9.8%. MORE CHINA INVESTMENT Electrek reports that: “Chinese EV start-up Singulato Motors said that it secured funding to invest $2.39 billion USD in a massive manufacturing hub in East China over the next five years.” The Singulato iS6 is their SUV which has a range of 400 km (~250 miles), 0-60mph of four seconds, and a price range starting at $32,000. SUBSCRIBE TO AN EV How about spending a monthly fee for a BMW - including insurance, maintenance, and roadside assistance? How about unrestricted access to a select portfolio of BMW vehicles? How about no limit to the number of times you can switch vehicles within a given month? Ian Smith, CEO of BMW group financial services, said: ““As customers continue to explore the growing mobility market, service-related offerings are becoming more in demand. With Access by BMW, our members will enjoy the freedom of personal mobility with access across a broad range of our highly emotional vehicles,” It’s $2,000 a month, starting in Nashville to test the water, and you get access to cars including BMW 5 Series including 530e and the BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance PHEV. I’d love to spread the word about electric cars so, if you can, share this somebody who might be interested. You can listen to every previous episode of this podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, YouTube, TuneIn, and the blog https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ – subscribe for free and get every new episode automatically and first. It would really mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on iTunes which will help us spread the word to a wider audience about electric cars. And if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing. Come and say hi on Twitter @EVNewsDaily, have a wonderful day, and I'll catch you tomorrow.   CONNECT WITH ME! evne.ws/itunes evne.ws/tunein evne.ws/googleplay evne.ws/youtube evne.ws/blog

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