Tesla’s previously announced production timeline for the Semi remains on schedule, with the first tractors expected to be built by the end of the year and manufacturing ramping up in 2026.
January 30, 2025battery-electric trucks News Updates
Tesla Completes Wall, Roof Construction at Semi Factory
Tesla’s Market Value Surges Despite EV Demand Concerns
The vehicle maker's shares have nearly doubled in value since the last time it reported earnings. But its car-selling business has become a sideshow to Elon Musk’s political prominence.
January 29, 2025Electric Truck Maker Nikola Explores Sale as Cash Dwindles
Nikola Corp. is exploring options to stave off a cash crunch, including potentially selling part or all of the company, according to people familiar with the matter.
January 23, 2025NACFE to Hold ‘Messy Middle’ Testing in September
The fourth Run on Less program in NACFE’s Run on Less initiative will involve four different powertrain solutions: diesel, natural gas, battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cells.
January 7, 2025China Tightens Export Curbs on Battery Tech and Metals
China plans to tighten export restrictions on certain technology used to make battery components and the processing of two crucial metals amid rising trade tensions globally.
January 2, 2025China Races to Ship Batteries to US Before Tax Changes
Shipments of lithium-ion batteries to the U.S. jumped by 27% to $1.9 billion in November from a year earlier. The export tax rebate for batteries was cut to 9% from 13%.
December 20, 2024Lion Electric Wins Court Protection From Creditors
After winning breathing room with its bankers to look for additional funding earlier in December, Lion said it failed to raise any cash and was now in default on debt repayments.
December 17, 2024Volvo’s VNR Electric Reaches 10 Million Customer Miles
Almost 600 of the Volvo Group AB unit’s battery-electric straight trucks and tractors are now operational in the U.S. and Canada, collectively driving more than 200,000 miles every week.
December 10, 2024Lion Electric President Nicolas Brunet Resigns
The president of Canadian electric bus and truck manufacturer Lion Electric Co. resigned as the cash-poor company made a last-ditch attempt to stay afloat.
December 10, 2024Bus, Truck Maker Lion Electric Sells Facility to Raise Funds
Days after laying off 400 staff and halting production at its Joliet, Ill., bus manufacturing plant, Lion continued its ongoing fundraising push with the building sale.
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