Tesla’s Profit Jumped 12% in Fourth Quarter
The electric car company is facing intensifying competition, supply chain disruptions and concerns about the behavior of Elon Musk.
Honda Civic Hybrid, Lucid in Formula E, Uber needs an EV: Today’s Car News
Formula E is running with Lucid motors. Uber is looking for a spacious, lower-performance EV for ride-hailing. And the Civic Hybrid is next in Honda’s shift to about half hybrids. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Honda has confirmed that the Civic Hybrid is due as a sedan and hatchback in 2024—and to be competitive, look for... Report: Uber working on EVs for ride-hailing, deliveries
Uber is working with unnamed automakers to design EVs customized for its ride-hailing and delivery services, according to The Wall Street Journal. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi confirmed the project last week at an event hosted by the paper, but declined to say which automakers the company was working with. Ride-hailing could have seats that allow... 2024 Honda Civic Hybrid due as sedan and hatchback, but no PHEV
As part of a business update focusing on the U.S., Honda has confirmed that hybrid versions of its Civic compact car family will be arriving in the U.S. in calendar year 2024—potentially earmarking it for the 2024 model year. The U.S. Civic Hybrid, which was confirmed with the discontinuation of the Insight hybrid sedan back in April, but... Climate Change May Bring New Era of Trade Wars, as E.U. and U.S. Spar
Countries are pursuing new solutions to try to mitigate climate change. More trade fights are likely to come hand in hand.
Lucid motors are already helping energize Formula E racing
California’s Lucid Motors on Wednesday confirmed that it’s supplying the standard front drive unit for “the world’s leading single-seater electric racing series.” Yes, that’s Formula E for the rest of us. And it’s an exciting tie-in to a production EV, as details continue to trickle out on sourcing of... Tesla Will Build Heavy Trucks at a New Factory in Nevada
The $3.6 billion investment, which also includes a new battery factory, presents a challenge to traditional truck makers that have been slow to sell electric vehicles.
Elon Musk Said Tesla Buyout Plan Didn’t Involve ‘a Specific Number’
Under questioning, Mr. Musk said he hadn’t discussed how much money investors would put in to help him take his car company private.
2024 Polestar 2 refresh, Ford magnetic charge connector, wind and solar: Today’s Car News
Ford might be considering a new charging connector. The shift to wind and solar is making EVs cleaner, fast. And Polestar switches to rear-wheel drive. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Polestar is seeking a 300-mile range for its Polestar 2, as part of a switch of its single-motor model to rear-wheel drive. There are various other... 2024 Polestar 2 EV switches to rear-drive, seeks 300-mile range
Polestar has announced a comprehensive drive-system refresh for its Polestar 2 hatchback that boosts range and efficiency. It includes new motors, a slightly larger battery pack for some versions and, probably to put it best, a change in priorities. Amid a comprehensive refresh for its drive system, Polestar is switching its single-motor models...