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// GM And Honda Announce Plans To Expand EV Relationship
The two brands will work together on affordable EVs in the most popular segments across the globe.
- GreenCarReports.com says GM and Honda expand partnership with range of affordable EVs expected by 2027
- Just-Auto.com says GM, Honda plan ‘affordable’ EVs for 2027
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// Electric DeLorean teased for August reveal, the first of an all-EV brand reviving a familiar name
The company has said its new EV sports car will be a driver’s car, not a time capsule—and the first of what could be a full lineup of electric vehicles.
- InsideEVs.com says DeLorean’s Electric Vehicle Concept Teased, Will Debut August 18
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// Who Cares About EV Fuel Efficiency? Drivers Don’t, But Investors Should.
Every driver understands the concept of fuel efficiency, expressed in miles per gallon (although very few base their purchasing decisions thereupon).
- InsideEVs.com says Drivers May Not Care About Fuel Efficiency, But Investors Should
THE FLEX // SALES AND STATISTICS NEWS
// Fisker confirms a 10-year battery and powertrain warranty for Ocean EV
The battery warranty assures 75% of the original capacity and is shaping up to be one of the best among new or upcoming electric vehicles.
// Rivian Built 2,553 Vehicles In Q1 2022, Delivered 1,227
Although the Q1 figures paint a rather slow start to the year, Rivian stands by its production target of 25,000 vehicles for 2022.
// Why Tesla’s Revenue Will Pass Ford’s Within 6 Months
This story is meant to be a reflection of the past growth and prediction of the future growth of Tesla, not a criticism of Ford.
// UK Plugin EVs Hit 23% In March, Full Electrics Up Over 2× YoY
The UK auto market saw plugin electric vehicles take 22.7% share in March, up strongly from 13.5% year on year.
BEST OF THE REST // TODAY’S BIG STORIES
// Is Geely’s Tesla-chaser more than an attention Zeekr?
Geely’s experiment with new brands continues. While Maple has faded, Geometry and Zeekr are succeeding. Next comes Jidu Auto.
IN OTHER NEWS // HERE’S WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING
// US: BMW iX Sales Started In Q1 2022
Soon the lineup will be reinforced by the i4 and following all-electric models.
// Tesla Apparently Benchmark Testing Lucid Air At Fremont Factory
A Lucid Air is clearly visible on the plant’s test track in a recent drone video.
// BrightDrop Renames EV600, EV410 Electric Vans To Zevo 600, Zevo 400
GM’s division says the new names more closely align with its mission and purpose of decarbonizing last-mile deliveries.
// EV specialist BYD ceases production of ICE vehicles
New vehicle production is now focused entirely on new energy vehicles (NEVs).
ONE LINERS // STRAIGHT TO THE POINT
- Nissan Delays All-Electric Ariya SUV Yet Again, Supply Chain Issues
- New Skoda Electric Crossover Believably Previewed In This Rendering
- GM Resumes Chevrolet Bolt EV/Bolt EUV Production
- GMC Hummer EV Has Mystery Button That Owners Will Help Assign
- Hertz Signs Deal To Buy 65,000 Polestar EVs For Its Fleet