From The Electric Viking. New Sodium-Ion Mega-Batteries Will Replace Coal Faster Than Anyone Expected Sodium-ion batteries are poised to rapidly eliminate coal power by providing a significantly cheaper and more abundant solution for grid-scale energy storage. This breakthrough resolves renewable energy intermittency, rendering fossil fuel baseloads economically obsolete much faster than anticipated. Sign up for…

From The Electric Viking. Polestar’s Stock Has Collapsed — Now They’re Doing THIS to Survive Facing Nasdaq delisting after its stock plummeted below $1, Polestar is executing a survival strategy under new CEO Michael Lohscheller that includes a reverse stock split, a 20% workforce reduction, and a critical pivot from direct sales to a traditional…

From The Electric Viking. New Study Reveals: These EVs Lose the LEAST Range After 3 Years! A new study reveals that certain electric vehicles maintain their range far better than others over a three-year period, with models from Hyundai and Tesla leading the pack. The findings highlight improvements in battery management and thermal control systems…

From The Electric Viking. €273,000,000 WASTED! Germany Gifts BMW Taxpayer Cash For Proven Hydrogen FAILURE! Germany has granted BMW €273 million in taxpayer funds to support hydrogen combustion engine development, despite widespread criticism of hydrogen’s inefficiency and lack of infrastructure. Critics argue this is a misguided investment, especially as battery-electric technology rapidly outpaces hydrogen in…

From The Electric Viking. Mitsubishi is spiraling as China’s automakers dominate the segment that once kept the brand alive. Sales are collapsing, profit is shrinking, and the company is losing ground in the very markets it depended on. With Chinese EV and hybrid manufacturers rapidly expanding across Asia, Mitsubishi’s future is now in serious doubt.…

From The Electric Viking. S&P KILLS NISSAN! "BB-" Rating Crushes Automaker With Brutal Borrowing Costs S&P has downgraded Nissan’s credit rating to "BB-", signaling deep financial distress and inflating borrowing costs for the automaker. This severe rating drop could choke Nissan’s ability to invest in new tech, further jeopardizing its global competitiveness. Sign up for…

From The Electric Viking. Western automakers are rapidly losing ground in the global car market as Chinese brands surge ahead with faster innovation, lower costs, and aggressive EV expansion. High production expenses, slower decision-making, and dependence on legacy technologies are weakening Western competitiveness. Meanwhile, China’s vertically integrated supply chains and government-backed EV ecosystem are enabling…

From The Electric Viking. Ford CEO Jim Farley has raised a serious warning about the growing shortage of skilled workers across the United States. He revealed that Ford alone has 5,000 high-paying mechanic positions—some offering around $120,000 per year—that remain unfilled because not enough qualified workers are available. Sign up for my newsletter here ►…

From The Electric Viking. CATL’s new Shenxing Plus LFP battery reaches 205 Wh/kg, supports a 1,000-km range, and enables ultra-fast 4C charging (600 km added in 10 minutes). Their Naxtra sodium-ion battery achieves 175 Wh/kg, which is the world’s highest for sodium-ion and “comparable to LFP.” Sign up for my newsletter here ► https://theelectricviking.com/newsletter/ 🔔…

From The Electric Viking. Kia is offering a $10,000 “customer cash” discount across its entire EV lineup — including the Niro EV, EV6, and EV9. For the Niro EV, that discount represents a 24% price cut, bringing its base price down to around $31,045. The move comes as demand slows after the federal $7,500 EV…

From The Electric Viking. After driving ~5,000 km, the Zeekr 009 impresses as a surprisingly easy-to-handle, ultra-luxury electric MPV — despite its 5.2 m length, its steering and visibility make it feel manageable. Its cabin comfort is top-tier: plush Sofaro lounge-seats with massage, a 17″ rear OLED screen, built-in fridge, and near silence thanks to…

From The Electric Viking. For the First Time: China’s Carbon Emissions Are Flat or Falling For the first time in history, China’s carbon emissions are stabilizing or even declining, marking a major shift in the country’s climate trajectory. This milestone reflects growing investments in renewable energy, electric vehicles, and stricter environmental policies aimed at achieving…

From The Electric Viking. CANADA’S Gigafactory! Construction Begins on Largest EV Battery Factory in North America Canada has kicked off construction of North America’s largest EV battery gigafactory, signaling a major milestone in the continent’s push toward electrification. This massive facility is expected to boost local EV production, create thousands of jobs, and strengthen Canada’s…

From The Electric Viking. GM’s $1.7 Billion MISTAKE: Why New V8 Engines Guarantee EV FAILURE General Motors’ $1.7 billion investment in new V8 engines signals a controversial pivot back to combustion just as the global auto industry accelerates toward electrification. Critics warn this bet risks undermining GM’s EV momentum, potentially cementing it as a laggard…

From The Electric Viking. The World’s Biggest Sodium-Ion Battery is HERE (Lithium’s WORST Nightmare?) The world’s largest sodium-ion battery has officially launched, posing a serious challenge to lithium dominance in energy storage. With lower costs, safer chemistry, and abundant materials, this breakthrough could rewrite the future of battery technology and reshape global EV and grid…

From The Electric Viking. Ford CEO Admits Tesla and Chinese EVs Are ‘Shockingly’ Better and Faster to Build Ford’s CEO openly acknowledges that Tesla and Chinese EV makers are outperforming legacy automakers with “shockingly” faster and more efficient production. This rare admission highlights the widening gap in manufacturing innovation and underscores the urgent need for…