China’s BYD Overtakes Tesla To Become World’s Largest EV Car Maker

A new EV king was crowned as Tesla announced a 9% decrease in sales compared to last year. BYD sold more than 2 million battery-powered vehicles last year, making it the world’s largest EV maker. The UK is currently BYD’s largest market outside of China, and it is looking to expand. Chinese automaker BYD ended 2025 on a strong note Read More

The EV Maker Is Writing Checks To Leasing Companies To Compensate, As Tesla’s Price Cuts Have Reduced The Value Of Its Cars So Much.

ibensTim Alversen, CEO of the largest multi-brand leasing company, said he has already received checks in recent weeks to help offset the weak prices. Leasing companies are demanding concessions from EV manufacturers, including buyback agreements. Source: fortune.com

EV Maker Fisker Reports Gloomy Outlook At 2023 Financial Results Conference

Emerging electric vehicle manufacturer Fisker announced a bleak outlook during its earnings conference, saying, “Fisker’s ability to continue as a going concern is in serious doubt.” The company said it delivered 4,929 Fisker Ocean EVs (pictured above) to customers in 2023 and confirmed it is in talks with major automakers. company… Source: Car and Driver

Volvo To Acquire Battery Maker Proterra

Volvo Group has been selected as the successful bidder to acquire the electric business unit of electric vehicle and parts manufacturer Proterra. The $210 million transaction is expected to close in early 2024, pending U.S. Bankruptcy Court approval. The assets to be acquired include a battery module and battery pack development center. Source: www.equipmentworld.com