Maria Merano

Veteran writer and editor, who believes harmony between tech and nature is achievable. We just need to learn to compromise.

Hyundai invests more in Georgia to produce hybrids

Hyundai Motor Co. has decided to invest more in its upcoming Georgia plant to produce hybrids amidst the slowing demand…

Tesla Cybertruck Australia & New Zealand tour dates released

The Tesla Cybertruck is going down under. The company recently released the Tesla Cybertruck’s tour dates for Australia and New…

Honda invests billions in EV supply chain in Canada

Honda is investing US$11 billion in an electric vehicle (EV) supply chain in Canada, showing more commitment to fully electrified…

LG Energy Solution posts provisional sales decline of 29.9% in Q1 2024

LG Energy Solution (LGES) posted a provisional sales decline of 29.9% year-over-year, amounting to 6.3 trillion won (US$4.46 billion). It…

Tesla Optimus could start selling externally by 2025

The Tesla Optimus humanoid robot could start selling externally by 2025. Tesla seems to be making record progress in developing…

Mercedes-Benz unveils all-electric G 580

Mercedes-Benz recently unveiled its all-electric G 580 SUV. It comes with the brand's EQ Technology and has a combined energy consumption…

Tesla 4680 production ramp reaches +1,000/week for Cybertruck

Tesla's 4680 production ramp has reached +1,000 per week, an increase of about 18%-20% or about 7GWh per year compared…

New Tesla Model 3 Performance debuts in China & ASEAN countries

The new Tesla Model 3 Performance recently debuted in China. The Model 3 Performance is also available in Australia, New…

Top 10 Tesla Q1 2024 Earnings Call Questions

Tesla's Q1 2024 earnings call is scheduled for Tuesday, April 23, 2024. The company's live question-and-answer webcast will start at…

Hyundai Europe teams up with Amazon to meet customer demands

Hyundai Motor Europe teamed up with Amazon to meet customer demands. The South Korean automaker recently launched its first Brand…

Hyundai connects with Dutch infrastructure for real-time traffic data

Hyundai Motor Group is collaborating with the Dutch Government to deliver real-time traffic and safety data to drivers on the…

BYD to unveil electrified pickup truck at Beijing Auto Show

BYD is expected to unveil its electrified pickup truck at the Beijing Auto Show on April 25. The Chinese automaker…

Tesla Thailand launches special interest rate program

Tesla Thailand launched a special interest rate program for Model 3 and Model Y customers. Tesla’s special interest rate program…

Rivian R1 EVs to join fleets in the mining industry

Rivian's R1 vehicles will join fleets in the mining industry. Rivian recently entered an exclusive global partnership with MEVCO (Mining…

SK On cobalt-free battery nabs win at Edison Awards

Last week, South Korean battery manufacturer SK On won the Bronze prize for its cobalt-free battery in the Smart Transportation…

VinFast expands aftersales service in Europe

Vietnamese automaker VinFast expanded its aftersales services in Europe by partnering with a local automotive repair and maintenance brand.  Vinfast…

Rivian lays off workforce for the second time in 2024

Earlier this week, Rivian announced plans to lay off 1% of its workforce. The electric vehicle (EV) car maker explained…

Stellantis acquires 49.5% in Argentine solar power producer

Stellantis acquired 49.5% of an Argentine solar power producer to increase its self-sufficiency in its operations.  The legacy automaker invested…

Hyundai to develop materials to enhance EV performance

Hyundai Motor Group plans to develop materials that enhance the performance of electric vehicles. To achieve this goal, it entered…

Tesla Giga Mexico not affected by layoffs says Sec. of Economy

The State Secretary of Economy of Nuevo León assured that Tesla’s global staff reduction does not affect Giga Mexico’s construction. …