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Solar panel giant Qcells announced today that it’s temporarily furloughing 1,000 US workers – 25% of its workforce – and reducing pay and shifts at its factories in northeast Georgia due to supply chain delays caused by US Customs. Qcells furloughs 1,000 workers The supply chain delays are hindering the company’s ability to import components to build its solar panels. This has resulted in Qcells’ two factories in Cartersville and Dalton being unable to operate at full capacity for several months. Qcells spokeswoman Marta Stoepker shared the following statement in an exclusive with Channel 2 Action News in Atlanta: The…
A car detailing expert has revealed what he says are some of the best products you can buy to clean and care for your vehicle—and the secret is that you can find them all in one place. Content creator @thatdtailguy, who regularly posts car detailing hacks and tutorials, told his followers that O’Reilly Auto Parts stands out from its competitors when it comes to professional-grade supplies. In a recent video, he said there’s “one thing” that makes O’Reilly different, before giving viewers a guided tour of the store and pointing out his favorite finds. As he peruses the store, he…
Toyota’s next-generation electric vehicle batteries could vastly improve the driving range and charging speeds compared to today’s packs. The company is reportedly working on cells that can last four decades and be reused multiple times during that period. The aging will happen with minimal energy degradation, the company claims. Writing about solid-state batteries feels like waiting for a train that’s always five minutes away, but it never actually arrives. Automakers have been developing these ‘holy grail’ batteries for years, but we’re yet to see a real-world mass-market application. The bold claims, however, continue to land much faster than the tech itself.…
GWM’s overseas sales reached 57,158 units in October, marking the third consecutive month of record highs and accounting for 39.95 percent of total monthly sales. From January to October, GWM sold 1,066,436 vehicles, representing a 9.87 percent year-on-year increase. GWM (HKG: 2333) delivered robust sales performance last month as overseas market sales hit new peaks. The automaker sold 143,078 vehicles in October, its second-highest monthly total on record, trailing only December 2021’s 162,369 units, according to data released today. This represents a 22.50 percent year-on-year increase and a 7.06 percent rise from September. GWM’s overseas sales reached 57,158 units in…
From January to October, Geely Galaxy sold 1,002,461 vehicles, achieving its annual sales target of one million units ahead of schedule. Geely sold 2,477,322 vehicles from January to October, marking a 44.33 percent year-on-year increase. Geely Auto (HKG: 0175) saw sales hit another record high last month as its sub-brand Geely Galaxy continued its strong performance. The automaker sold 307,133 vehicles in October, marking the second consecutive month of record sales, according to data released today. This represents a 35.49 percent year-on-year increase and a 12.45 percent rise from September. The robust growth was primarily driven by Geely Galaxy, which…
China has a clear lead on electric vehicle technology, batteries and production and sales numbers. However, it’s not as far ahead when it comes to driverless taxis. Just like in the United States, there are three major robotaxi players that are slowly expanding their reach and fleets, with one company far ahead of the others. In China, that’s Baidu’s Apollo Go (launched in 2019), whose operation is comparable in scale and breadth to the U.S. robotaxi leader, Waymo. But while their operations might be similarly sized, they cover a lot more cities in China. One Reuters report from December 2024…
Earlier this year, Stellantis made major changes to its North American operations. Tim Kuniskis, who returned in 2025 to retake the top spot at Ram, became the head of the automaker’s American brands and announced the return of the SRT division. And according to the automaker’s earnings presentation, we’ll see the results of that revival very soon. On page 19 of Stellantis’ Q3 shipments and revenue report, it states that Ram will introduce two SRT products within the next three months. During the call, Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa said: ‘Lastly, Ram will be showing even more of its trademark…
The Lafa 5 would be officially launched in China in the fourth quarter, with deliveries starting in the first half of 2026, Leapmotor previously said. The Lafa 5 will compete against models including the Volkswagen ID.3, SAIC MG4, BYD Dolphin, and Nio Firefly EV. (Leapmotor Lafa 5. Image credit: Leapmotor) Leapmotor (HKG: 9863) will begin pre-sales of the Lafa 5 in China on November 7, and the electric hatchback is poised to become one of the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker’s main models in the coming years. The company announced the plan today on Weibo, saying an event will commence…
Tesla fans celebrated what they claim was a Tesla vehicle on Full Self-Driving (FSD) that avoided a literal plane crashing into the road. However, the driver confirmed that the Tesla vehicle was not in Full Self-Driving mode. Tesla fans often complain that some drivers using Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD), Tesla’s advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), have blamed the systems for crashes that they were responsible for. The automaker always claims that drivers are responsible at all times because, despite the names of the systems, they are only considered level 2 driver assistance systems. Advertisement – scroll for more content…
Top Gear tests the Munro M280 off-road in the Scottish hills, where it proves itself quite capable. This vehicle features a heavy-duty construction and a drivetrain that’s closer to a combustion 4×4 than many modern EVs. Munro says it has some 250 orders and you can put your name down for one today, although it’s not clear when you’ll get one. There’s a growing number of electric vehicles that are doing off-roading better than combustion vehicles. You not only get to hear and smell nature without engine noise and exhaust fumes, but you also enjoy electric motors’ plentiful instant torque,…