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EV news in 5 minutes or less. The below EV stories and more for your Tuesday edition:
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A 5-meter LED disc in Norway powered by an EV
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Electric Ford SuperVan 4.2 sets new record
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Sony Honda Mobility utilizes KDDI’s global communication platform
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Tesla rival BYD launches electric supercar that could take on Ferrari — for $233,000
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Li Auto Financials
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EV Layoffs
We were saddened to hear that Rivian had to let go of 10% of its salaried staff last week. We have seen layoffs in other industries and it is never something you want to see.
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Anyone who is interested in hiring or working with these amazing people can follow EV.Careers on LinkedIn and contact them directly. EV.Careers believes that the EV industry has a bright future and wants to help those who share this vision.
Top EV News Stories
- Sony Honda Mobility Inc. chooses KDDI for AFEELA brand’s first mass-produced EV.
- Ford's SuperVan 4.2 sets multiple lap records at Mount Panorama.
- BYD introduces a $233,000 electric supercar U9 with speeds rivaling Ferrari.
- Renault 5 E-Tech Electric, a modern reincarnation of the iconic Renault 5.
- Li Auto Inc. announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 2023, reporting quarterly total revenues of $5.88 billion and 131,805 vehicle deliveries, with full-year total revenues reaching $17.44 billion and deliveries amounting to 376,030 vehicles.
- INEOS Automotive has introduced the INEOS Fusilier, its third model line, featuring both all-electric and range-extender electric powertrain options to cater to diverse global consumer needs.
- GM is gradually reentering the European market, with the launch of its Cadillac Lyriq luxury vehicle in France through online-only sales beginning in March.
- Xiaomi aims to tap into its existing base of 20 million premium smartphone users in China to justify a premium price for its upcoming electric car.
- Ayvens and Stellantis have entered a multi-billion euro agreement, aiming to add up to 500,000 Stellantis vehicles to Ayvens' fleet across Europe by 2026.
- Porsche is expanding its Panamera model range with the introduction of the 4 E-Hybrid and 4S E-Hybrid variants for the 2025 model year.
- Kia showcases the power capabilities of the EV9 by using its V2L technology to illuminate a 5-meter LED disc in Norway, emphasizing the importance of sunlight and the innovative features of the EV9 such as bidirectional charging.
- Lucid Group reported delivering 1,734 vehicles in Q4 and 6,001 vehicles in 2023, with revenue of $157.2 million in Q4 and $595.3 million annually, ending the year with approximately $4.78 billion of total liquidity, while announcing a 2024 production guidance of approximately 9,000 vehicles.
- VinFast commenced construction on its first integrated EV manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu, India, with a projected capacity of 150,000 vehicles annually.
- The U.S. Energy Department provisionally approved nearly $710 million in loans for electric vehicle technology ventures.
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