VinFast Ships 2,500 Electric Vehicles to Indonesia

Credit to Author: Raymond Tribdino| Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2025 03:07:26 +0000

As this article is being written, VinFast’s dedicated cargo ship, the Silver Queen, has docked at the Jakarta port and is unloading 2,500 VinFast electric vehicles. The shipment departed MPC Port in Haiphong, Vietnam, coming from VinFast’s assembly plant nearby. The Silver Queen is the same ship that brought the … [continued]

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Musk Wants To Double Tesla Production In US While Analysts Predict Lower Numbers

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2025 02:57:23 +0000

Elon Musk says he wants to double Tesla production in the US but there is a problem — first you need customers who want to buy them.

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Can Thailand Lead ASEAN in EV Adoption?

Credit to Author: Raymond Tribdino| Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2025 02:42:36 +0000

The “Detroit of the ASEAN” is now ahead of the EV race and is creating a wave of catch-uppers As I was reading the white paper (yes, printed on paper) “Thailand’s EV Powerhouse: Leading the Charge in EV Revolution in a Challenging SEA Automotive Market,” the simple conclusion was, if … [continued]

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94% of EV Owners Likely to Consider Purchasing Another One

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2025 02:16:05 +0000

Electric vehicles are just better. It’s hard to say this or explain this to people who don’t have EVs without coming across as patronizing or a fanatic or something. But it’s true. They drive nicer, they’re more convenient if you have home or even just workplace charging, they typically have … [continued]

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Toyota EVs Tromp On Tesla’s Toes In Europe

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:50:25 +0000

More Toyota EVs are coming to Europe, and eventually the US, with the all electric C-HR+ compact crossover SUV leading the way.

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Waymo Grows Again, Extending into Mountain View, Los Altos, Palo Alto, & Sunnyvale

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:46:01 +0000

Waymo continues to expand its robotaxi service. While it’s been in San Francisco for a while, Waymo just extended its services down the region into the heart of Silicon Valley, where it all started. As of yesterday, Waymo is offering its Waymo One robotaxi services in Mountain View (the home … [continued]

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Was Toyota Right To Prioritize Hybrids Over Full Electric Cars?

Credit to Author: Paul Fosse| Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2025 03:58:17 +0000

When I first heard about Toyota’s decision to prioritize hybrids over full electric vehicles (EVs), I was skeptical. As a cleantech enthusiast and proud owner of several electric cars over the last 14 years, I’ve long believed that EVs are the future of transportation. But after digging into the data … [continued]

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Lexus Presents the World Premiere of the New “RZ”

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2025 03:55:43 +0000

Introducing Steer-by-Wire for Next-Generation Steering Feel, Enhancing the Driving Experience Continuously pursuing the ‘The Natural’ driving concept to further refine the Lexus Driving Signature Optimizing the battery EV system to achieve a 20%*1 increase in driving range and shorter charging times Expanding the lineup with the high-output motor-equipped RZ 550e F … [continued]

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Premiere of New Toyota C-HR+, bZ4X, & Lexus RZ in Europe

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2025 03:50:18 +0000

Expanding BEV lineup as part of the multi-pathway approach Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced that it will be expanding its battery electric vehicle (BEV) lineup in Europe as part of its multi-pathway approach toward achieving a carbon-neutral society. Toward Carbon Neutrality Toyota is committed to product and region-centered management with … [continued]

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BYD Delivers First 30 Shark Pickups to Philippines Customers in a Dusty, Muddy Launch Event

Credit to Author: Raymond Tribdino| Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2025 02:46:19 +0000

BYD treated the automotive media, and then opened to the public, test drives over a small purpose-built track with elephant holes, right- and left-hand 45-degree turning inclines, a metal ramp to test hill hold and hill descent functions. Around that corner, a 700mm wading pool exits into a dusty slalom … [continued]

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