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Manufacturing / Production Toyota ends manufacturing operations in Russia

Toyota ends manufacturing operations in Russia

The plant in Saint Petersburg has been shut down since March. The closure is now permanent.
By Christopher Smith 1m ago
Manufacturing / Production First Volta Zero production verification prototype made in Austria

First Volta Zero production verification prototype made in Austria

The commercial EV startup expects to start series production for customer specification vehicles in early 2023.
By Brian Potter 21 September 2022
Manufacturing / Production VW to double ID. Buzz production by year's end, has 12,500 preorders

VW to double ID. Buzz production by year's end, has 12,500 preorders

The Hanover plant currently makes 100 ID. Buzz vehicles per day, a number that should grow to 200 units per day by the end of the year.
By Brian Potter 20 September 2022
Manufacturing / Production NIO's first battery swap station manufactured in Europe, heads to Germany

NIO's first battery swap station manufactured in Europe, heads to Germany

The company already deployed 1,100 battery swap stations in China.
By Brian Potter 19 September 2022
Manufacturing / Production Tesla's order backlog is declining - report

Tesla's order backlog is declining - report

What is coming next? Shorter wait times and potentially lower prices?
By Brian Potter 19 September 2022
Detroit Auto Show Mach-E success allowed petrol-powered 2024 Mustang to exist: Ford CEO

Mach-E success allowed petrol-powered 2024 Mustang to exist: Ford CEO

"The Mustang Mach-E, in a way, created, allowed this car to happen," Jim Farley said at the Detroit Auto Show.
By Dan Mihalascu 17 September 2022
Rumours Next-gen BMW X4 cancelled, but iX4 is planned - report

Next-gen BMW X4 cancelled, but iX4 is planned - report

The electric crossover is expected in late 2026 on the Neue Klasse platform.
By Brian Potter 16 September 2022
Manufacturing / Production Sono Motors receives order for 12,600 Sion Solar EVs from FINN

Sono Motors receives order for 12,600 Sion Solar EVs from FINN

The Munich-based car subscription service had already reserved 5,500 Sion EVs in 2020 and is now expanding the order.
By Brian Potter 15 September 2022
Manufacturing / Production BMW to use recycled fishing nets in its Neue Klasse cars from 2025

BMW to use recycled fishing nets in its Neue Klasse cars from 2025

BMW will use the material for interior and exterior trim pieces.
By Brian Potter 14 September 2022
Industry Tesla cranking out 6,500 Powerwalls, 9K battery packs a week in Nevada

Tesla cranking out 6,500 Powerwalls, 9K battery packs a week in Nevada

The company has also significantly ramped up its production of Megapacks at the Nevada Gigafactory.
By Brian Potter 13 September 2022
Manufacturing / Production VinFast delivers first VF8 EVs in Vietnam, Europe to follow in December

VinFast delivers first VF8 EVs in Vietnam, Europe to follow in December

The Vietnamese automaker delivered the first 100 VF8 compact electric SUVs to early reservation holders in its home market.
By Brian Potter 13 September 2022
Manufacturing / Production Giga Montreal? Canadian government opens talks with Tesla over new factory

Giga Montreal? Canadian government opens talks with Tesla over new factory

The automaker is reportedly considering several locations in Ontario and Quebec.
By Brian Potter 12 September 2022
Industry Tesla may follow Musk's advice with plans to refine lithium locally

Tesla may follow Musk's advice with plans to refine lithium locally

There's plenty of lithium, but mining it and refining it are lacking. Tesla may build a refinery of its own.
By Brian Potter 12 September 2022
Industry Mercedes-Benz and Rivian team up to build electric vans in Europe

Mercedes-Benz and Rivian team up to build electric vans in Europe

It’ll be a “few years” before production starts.
By Brian Potter 09 September 2022
Manufacturing / Production DeLorean Alpha2 could go into production following strong demand

DeLorean Alpha2 could go into production following strong demand

Company boss told Top Gear a "very small run" of cars is probably going to happen.
By Brian Potter 09 September 2022
02:20 Manufacturing / Production Watch Tesla vehicle production and deliveries visualised in 3D

Watch Tesla vehicle production and deliveries visualised in 3D

It's interesting to see the progress in a 3D real-scale perspective.
By Brian Potter 06 September 2022
Industry Wall Street analyst visits Tesla factory, cites

Wall Street analyst visits Tesla factory, cites "unprecedented demand"

This analyst is impressed by Tesla Giga Berlin's efficiency and the demand for Tesla's EVs.
By Brian Potter 02 September 2022
Manufacturing / Production Sono Motors reaches 20,000 reservations for Sion Solar EV

Sono Motors reaches 20,000 reservations for Sion Solar EV

The company had reached 15,000 reservations in October of 2021, so it’s added another 5,000 in less than a year.
By Brian Potter 02 September 2022
Manufacturing / Production All Polestar 6 LA Concept build slots reserved one week after debut

All Polestar 6 LA Concept build slots reserved one week after debut

Reservation books for the regular Polestar 6 open later this year.
By Brian Potter 01 September 2022
Manufacturing / Production UK commercial vehicle production enjoyed best July for six years

UK commercial vehicle production enjoyed best July for six years

But the industry has called for energy price support if it is to remain competitive.
By James Fossdyke 01 September 2022
Manufacturing / Production Toyota announces $2.5b investment in US battery production

Toyota announces $2.5b investment in US battery production

The company will expand its Japanese battery production as well.
By Brian Potter 31 August 2022
Manufacturing / Production UK car production up for third consecutive month in July

UK car production up for third consecutive month in July

Industry body says supply shortages may be easing, but the sector still faces headwinds.
By James Fossdyke 30 August 2022
Manufacturing / Production Koenigsegg increases CC850 production due to high demand

Koenigsegg increases CC850 production due to high demand

Koenigsegg is making 20 more of them.
By Brian Potter 25 August 2022
Manufacturing / Production NIO confirms first shipment Of ET7 saloons has set sail for Europe

NIO confirms first shipment Of ET7 saloons has set sail for Europe

NIO's flagship sedan will be available for order and delivery this year in Norway, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden. 
By Brian Potter 23 August 2022
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