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Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Something weird is going on in Michigan. In a statement on September 25, Ford said, “We are pausing work and limiting spending on construction on the Marshall project until we’re confident about our ability to competitively operate the plant.” The company has declined to give any specific reason for the decision, but added there are several things to consider. “We haven’t made any final decision about the planned investment there.” This is the factory that involves a unique arrangement with CATL, the world’s largest…
Swiss electric bicycle manufacturer Flyer has been in the business for more than 25 years now. As such, it’s safe to say that it’s one of the many established brands in the business. The Swiss company is best known for its high-end, high-performance electric bicycles which occupy the recreational space, while also offering models for the urban setting. Despite its seemingly dominant position in the market, it seems that Flyer is facing some financial issues that make it evident that the company is in dire straits. Multiple reports by European cycling publications highlight that the company is on the cusp…
Amid several reports that Volkswagen is cutting EV production at two German plants, the automaker revealed the reason – slowing demand. Volkswagen suspends EV production in Germany Last week, a report from the German newspaper Automobilwoche claimed Volkswagen was pausing EV production at its Dresden facility in Germany. Volkswagen’s Dresden facility has built over 150,000 VW Phaeton, e-Golf, ID.3, and Bentley Flying Spur models since beginning production in 2002. Last year, 6,500 ID.3 EVs were built at the location. The automaker will temporarily suspend ID.3 production at the plant for two weeks during the Saxon autumn holidays, as first reported…
Ford puts one of its cornerstone EV battery projects on hold. Porsche plug-in hybrid shoppers have lots of options. And Nissan accelerates EV plans in Europe—and Britain. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford on Monday afternoon officially pressed pause on the construction of its LFP EV battery plant in Michigan, which just earlier this year it pointed to as a key step toward EV profitability and affordability. While Ford hasn’t made entirely clear why it’s doing so now, it’s hard to imagine this isn’t connected to President Biden’s visit to a UAW rally this morning. There are…
The Polestar 3 electric mid-size SUV was unveiled in October 2022, but its market debut is still many months away. For the US market, production of the Polestar 3 at Volvo Cars’ plant in South Carolina will begin in the first quarter of 2024. US deliveries of the Polestar 3 are estimated to begin in the second quarter of 2024, according to the brand’s local online configurator. This likely means the vehicle will arrive stateside for the 2025 model year. The good news is development of the Polestar 3 is nearing completion. According to the company, the electric SUV recently…
Local media outlet 36kr has published an excellent story today that sheds light on why Nio is periodically in trouble and how it defuses its challenges. https://img.cnevpost.com/2023/09/26230714/2023092615071434.mp3 (Image credit: CnEVPost) Local media outlet 36kr’s PowerOn section today published an excellent report on why Nio is periodically in a tricky situation and how it defuses the challenges. CnEVPost has translated the article with the author’s permission. Below is its full content. Nio’s cyclical crisis and self-help By Peng Suping In May this year, something circulated in the circle of Nio’s senior employees: the company held a meeting on capital coordination. For…
The vehicles — the Xpeng G9 and P7 — will officially enter the Israeli market in October through one of the country’s largest dealerships, Freesbe. https://img.cnevpost.com/2023/09/26180940/2023092610094097.mp3 (Image credit: Xpeng) Xpeng (NYSE: XPEV) has begun shipping hundreds of electric vehicles (EVs) to Israel, after the Chinese company announced plans to enter the Middle Eastern country in July. Xpeng began shipping 750 units of the G9 SUV as well as the P7 sedan to Israel today from Guangzhou, the city where it is headquartered, and held a ceremony for the occasion, according to a press release. This is Xpeng’s single largest shipment…
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! XEV is an Italian startup that has designed the real urban runaround. It is a lightweight electric two-seater. It is perfect for city driving at up to 50 km/h (31 mph). Accelerating to 60 km/h (37 mph) is possible, but not sporty. For visiting the countryside, the country roads outside the city limits, there is a “Sporty” mode that allows speeds up to 80 km/h (50 mph). It is only sporty, though, as if you are comparing a turtle to a snail. Do not…
Ford Motor Company has halted construction of its $3.5 billion battery cell plant in Marshall, Michigan, effective September 25. The automaker cited concerns about its ability to competitively run the plant at a time when it is engaged in broader contract negotiations with the United Auto Workers (UAW) labor union. The decision comes after months of disputes with local residents, Republicans in Congress over the planned use of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery technology from China’s CATL, and the auto industry strike that is now in its second week. “We’re pausing work, and we’re going to limit spending on construction…
The Tank brand has launched the Tank 400 Hi4-T, its second NEV model after the Tank 500 Hi4-T. https://img.cnevpost.com/2023/09/26154923/2023092607492234.mp3 (Image credit: Great Wall Motor) Great Wall Motor’s personalized brand Tank has launched a new hybrid model, the Tank 400 Hi4-T, to continue its electrification transition. Tank officially launched the hybrid SUV in China yesterday, and in a departure from its previous approach, it has directly begun offering a version equipped with Great Wall’s Hi4-T hybrid technology, making it its second model to do so. Tank’s previous models on sale included the Tank 300 and Tank 500, both of which were…