Silverado EV and Endurance production plans; Tesla Delays Cybertruck, Semi, Roadster and $25,000 EV: Reverse Week
Which premium brand unveils plug-in hybrid with DC fast charging?
Which industry has appealed to Congress for a toll infrastructure?
Here’s our look back at Reverse Week — right here at Green car report—For the week ending January 28, 2022.
During Tesla’s quarterly update call – which was specifically singled out as a product update – CEO Elon Musk confirmed that Cybertruck, Roadster and Semi all postponed to 2023. He also said that develop a $25,000 global EV delayed. It hasn’t started yet, and Musk claims that the affordability of Tesla’s complete self-driving system is much greater.
$25,000 Tesla Introduced for 2023 – Battery Day
This week has brought a number of new announcements about electric vehicle production. GM on Tuesday announced plans to convert its Orion assembly plant in Michigan to Production Chevrolet Silverado EV and another GMC electric pickup, starting in 2024. It also confirmed a third Ultium Cells LLC joint venture battery plant in Lansing, Michigan, reaching 1 million EVs annually by 2025 and 600,000 vehicle capacity annual electricity load in Michigan. And in Crewe, UK, Bentley is investing in converting its factory for manufacturing its first electric car in 2025. The upgrades will reduce the environmental footprint of all its vehicles, the brand claims.
The president of iPhone maker Foxconn said that its former GM factory in Ohio will Lordstown Endurance electric truck build and supply later this year. With a production contract on the job with Fisker, Endurance is the first test of this refurbished facility.
Kia revealed price for electric hatchback 2022 EV6. It covers 232 miles in basic rear-wheel drive form, starting at $42,115, while versions with the larger battery pack offer up to 310 miles and start at $48,215.
2023 Land Rover Range Rover P440e
Land Rover confirmed pricing and range for US limited Range Rover P440e plug-in hybrid. The P440e is estimated to have 48 miles of EPA electric mileage and offers DC fast charging.
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y are the highest rated all-electric models, along with Kia Niro EV and Ford Mustang Mach-E, in a survey on the level of satisfaction of electric vehicle buyers from JD Power. It found that even though first-time EV buyers are all-electric converts, they won’t stick with the brand if there’s a problem with quality or other details.
2022 Kia Niro EV
Tesla Insurance has expanded to five states—A Arizona, California, Illinois, Ohio and Texas — and driving behavior during the time was a factor affecting all of them, except California.
Discount E-bikes currently have the highest sales of electric vehicles in the USand the increases the market sees in 2020 continue through 2021 — though they are not on par with those seen in Europe and Asia.
Factorial Energy reports that it has raised another round of funding, including Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis, with a test production facility for their solid-state battery technology in the works and plans. Test cells increase the range for manufacturers Early.
Blink Level 2 charging station at Firestone service center
Bridgestone is planning to install EV chargers at select Firestone service locationsas part of an effort to provide maintenance and repair for electric and hybrid vehicles.
In the UK, Mini has launched an “upgrade on demand” program for convert classic Minis to fully electric. The original engine is kept and changes are reversible under the Mini Recharged program, but the 120 hp and 100-mile range of these models offer a new way to enjoy a classic car. .
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American Gas stations and convenience stores want to become EV charging hubs—With tailored offers and, of course, reduced fees on demand.
Last weekend, we looked at two low-commitment ways to check EV ownership with Register for a Tesla Model 3. Both plans are offered in California only and cost more than $1,000 a month, but more monthly subscription options for electric vehicles are coming.
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