China’s BYD Is Set To Overtake Telsa
Good morning! It’s Friday, December 1, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are …
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Toyota’s Chairman Is Having His ‘I Told You So Moment’ About EVs
2024 Toyota Prius PrimeImage: Toyota Akio Toyoda, chairman of the world’s largest automaker, Toyota, took a stubborn stance on EVs. While other automakers have been pouring billions into developing EVs, …
There Are 1.5 Billion Cars In The World… And Counting
To the surprise of literally no one, there are a hell of a lot of cars on the roads of the world right now – nearly 1.5 billion if we’re …
Private EV Sales Are Nosediving In The UK
Photo: Ian Forsyth (Getty Images) Sales of new electric vehicles fell sharply in September compared to the same period last year in the United Kingdom, according to the BBC. The …
People Still Want Hybrids Because EVs Are Too Expensive And Charging Hasn’t Improved Much
EVs still cost too much. As of September 2023, the average cost of an EV was still over $53,000. Automakers keep rolling out more and more expensive models. A bad …
Some Countries Are Already Talking About Walking Back Fossil Fuel Car Bans
In the wake of the United Kingdom Prime Minister opening discussions on potentially delaying the country’s ban on the sale of new gas and diesel cars, we thought it might …
EV Sales Growth In The U.S. Is About To Hit New Highs, Experts Say
If you study the macroeconomics of new technology adoption, there is a theoretical curve showing just how something exciting breaks into the mainstream. The first 15-ish percent of people to …
There Are Some Serious Deals On Electric Vehicles
Due to various factors, consumer demand for electric vehicles is cooling off and some dealers are sitting on too much inventory. What this means for the rest of us, is …