Inside EVs

At first smaller machines will be electrified, then the bigger ones
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) announced upcoming electrification of its smaller machines.
The Swedish company commits to introducing by mid-2020 a range of electric compact excavators (EC15 to EC27) and wheel loaders (L20 to L28). The first new EV we will …read more

Musk hints at possible profit in Q4.
There has been much talk about whether Tesla was able to make a profit in Q4. In addition, with overseas Model 3 sales moving forward and the cheapest (base $35,000) Model 3 looming, adjustments are coming. This isn’t unexpected, however, we didn’t think that …read more

According to this test driver’s perspective, the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV is incredible.
When the Chevrolet Bolt EV first came along, it was big news. At the time, it was the only reasonably priced, long-range EV available in the U.S. nationwide. However, its unique and interesting facade, as well as its …read more

They also signed a memorandum of understanding to discuss collaborating on autonomous tech and mobility services.

Volkswagen and Ford are getting serious about their partnership by officially announcing plans to collaborate on a midsized pickup truck in 2022 acting as a successor to the Ford Ranger and Volkswagen Amarok in some …read more

It is a talking charging station.
SolarEdge announced at the 2019 Consumer Electronic Show collaboration with Google to integrate Google Assistant in its EV-charging solar inverter.
The latest version of the 9.6 kW EV-charging solar inverter can – as one of the first home charging stations – receive voice commands for starting …read more

Bloomberg New Energy Finance Calls Clean Energy Transport A Resilient “Safe Haven” For Investors.
Bloomberg’s research organization BloombergNEF foresees solid growth in electric vehicle sales for 2019. They state that 2.6 million EVs are expected to be sold globally for the year. If their predictions come to pass, this will represent …read more

Mary Barra talks plant closures, autonomy and electric vehicles.
On Wednesday, General Motors’ CEO Mary Barra sat down with KC Crane for an interview at the Automotive News World Congress in Detroit. GM had been taking a lot of heat in recent weeks over their decision to idle 4 U.S. plants …read more

The hardest part of being a carmaker awaits Rivian. Actually making automobiles
For Rivian, it’s been an exciting year. After all, the automotive startup revealed two rather interesting models: a battery-electric concept pickup and full-size SUV. However, with orders on the books, Rivian is now faced with the hardest part of …read more

Plus, how to keep that from happening.
We love the ultra-white seats that come as an option in Tesla vehicles. They really give a premium look to the interior, especially in Model 3, which is somewhat starker than Model S or Model X. But, like many others, we worry about ticking …read more

General Motors is putting Cadillac as its front runner in the EV race
Clearly, when GM decided to put Cadillac at the forefront of the EV race, it was a smart move. After all, this legendary brand is synonymous with the American dream and the luxury it brings to the table. …read more