Key Points 🚫 Texas deferred the vote on granting federal funds for building EV chargers due to pushback against Tesla NACS mandate. ⚡️ The mandate would require Tesla NACS chargers to be included alongside CCS ports at EV stations in Texas. ⏰ Some EV charger makers and operators oppose the mandate, requesting time for standardization…
Key Points 📈 Mercedes-Benz saw a 123% increase in battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales, reaching 56,300 units in Q2 2023. 🚗 The overall sales for Mercedes-Benz Cars in Q2 increased by 6%, totaling 515,700 units. 🌍 Global BEV sales for Mercedes-Benz in the first half of 2023 reached 102,600 units, marking a 121% rise. 🇩🇪…
Key Points 📈 A survey from Cox Automotive predicts that electric vehicle (EV) sales in the US could exceed 1 million units for the first time in 2023, with EVs currently representing about 6.5% of the automotive sector. 🚗 Tesla, particularly with the Model 3 and Model Y, has been driving the EV sales trend,…
Key Points 📉 Tesla China’s insurance registrations dropped to 3,200 units in the first week of July, indicating a decrease in domestic vehicle sales. 🚗 During the previous week, Tesla China had 17,400 insurance registrations, highlighting the significant decline. 📊 Insurance registrations are often used as an indicator of local sales trends, as Tesla China…
Key Points 🚗 The NIO ET5 mid-sized electric sedan will launch in the United Kingdom. 🏎️ The debut of the ET5 will take place at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. ⚡ The ET5 has two motors producing 360 kW of power and 700 Nm of torque. 🔋 NIO offers various battery pack variants for the…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla delivered 74,212 vehicles to the domestic auto market in China in June. 📤 Additionally, Tesla exported a total of 19,468 cars from China in the same month. ⬇️ Compared to the same month last year, domestic deliveries in June saw a 4.78% decline, but showed a significant improvement of 74.58% compared…
Key Points 🏭 Recent photos from Gigafactory Texas indicate significant progress in the installation of the Megapack farm. 🔋 Tesla has installed 24 out of the planned 68 Megapacks at the site, as observed in the images. 📄 The battery storage system at Giga Texas will consist of 68 Megapack batteries rated at 2 MW…
Key Points 🇫🇷 France’s Finance Minister, Bruno Le Maire, is optimistic about Tesla’s significant investment in the country. 🏭 French Digital Minister Jean-Noel Barrot expresses France’s desire to host Tesla’s next Gigafactory. 🧪 France has invested in the electric battery sector and aims to convince Tesla that it’s the best place in Europe for their…
Key Points 🚗 The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is urging the Biden administration to reconsider proposed vehicle emissions cuts. 🗓 The proposed cuts would require 67% of new cars to be electric by 2032. 💼 The UAW represents workers at General Motors, Ford Motor, and Stellantis. ⚖️ The UAW wants the Environmental Protection Agency’s…
Key Points 🏭 Permits for Tesla Gigafactory Mexico are progressing forward. 🚧 Initial buildout of the facility is imminent. 🚗 Design of the vehicle to be produced at the factory is in its final stages. 🌐 Tesla may hold an unveiling event for its next-generation platform within the coming year. 📅 The facility’s construction timeline…