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From The Electric Viking. THE AI GRIDLOCK: Why Waymo’s "Robotaxi" Nightmare Helps For Tesla Waymo’s robotaxi struggles highlight the limits of fully autonomous systems without scalable economics or unified AI stacks. As competitors hit regulatory and technical gridlock, Tesla’s vision-based, vertically integrated approach quietly gains an edge in cost, data, and global deployment momentum. Sign…
From The Electric Viking. Geely has GIVEN UP on Polestar – NEW Loan Will Only Last Months Polestar has secured a new up-to-$600 million loan facility from majority owner Geely to help it manage cash burn and debt at a time of weakened EV demand — though the final $300 million tranche depends on future…
From The Electric Viking. A judge’s decision has been overturned, allowing Elon Musk to recover his massive $55 billion Tesla pay package. This landmark ruling has major implications for corporate governance, Tesla shareholders, and executive compensation in the tech and EV industries. Sign up for my newsletter here ► https://theelectricviking.com/newsletter/ 🔔 Subscribe and hit the…
From The Electric Viking. DARK FACTORY! Tesla is Spending €1 Billion to Replace Berlin Workers with Bots Tesla is reportedly investing €1 billion to transform its Berlin Gigafactory into a highly automated “dark factory,” reducing reliance on human labor in favor of robots and AI-driven production. The move highlights Tesla’s push to cut costs, boost…
From The Electric Viking. STOP WORRYING! 7 Scientific Reasons Why Today is the Best Time to be Alive Sign up for my newsletter here ► https://theelectricviking.com/newsletter/ 🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell! ► https://www.youtube.com/@electricviking?sub_confirmation=1 👉Book a 1-Hour Consultation with The Electric Viking via the link at https://theelectricviking.com/consultation/ 👉Use Australia’s best Solar, Home Battery and…
From The Electric Viking. TESLA’S UK DOMINANCE: Model Y & 3 Crush All Rivals (But Sales Are Dropping) Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3 continue to dominate the UK EV market, outselling all rivals and maintaining Tesla’s brand leadership. However, overall sales volumes are slipping as incentives fade, competition intensifies, and buyers grow more price-sensitive…
From The Electric Viking. THE 1.8 BILLION TONNE BLUNDER: Australia’s New Coal Bet As Global Demand Implodes Australia’s plan to back 1.8 billion tonnes of new coal projects is colliding with reality as global coal demand weakens, prices soften, and major economies accelerate energy transitions. The move risks creating stranded assets, economic miscalculations, and long-term…
From The Electric Viking. US Made flexible Silicon battery material could boost battery range up to 45% A new US-made flexible silicon battery material could increase EV battery energy density by up to 45%, dramatically extending driving range without increasing pack size. The breakthrough tackles silicon’s swelling problem, opening the door to lighter, longer-range batteries…
From The Electric Viking. GWM’s Ora 5 Small Electric SUV (BYD Atto 3 rival) starts at $13,040 USD Great news on affordable EVs! The GWM Ora 5 — a small electric SUV positioned as a rival to the BYD Atto 3 — has launched with a starting price around $13,040 USD, making it one of…
From The Electric Viking. Xiaomi are Going to Hate this video – Xiaomi SU7 VS Xpeng P7 Comparison Test Drive The Xiaomi SU7 vs Xpeng P7 comparison test drive exposes sharp differences in ride quality, software maturity, driver assistance, and real-world performance—areas where Xpeng’s years of EV tuning and ADAS experience clearly show. While Xiaomi’s…
From The Electric Viking. Global buyers driven back to ICE vehicles as EV enthusiasm cools says EY research EY’s latest research shows global consumers are increasingly turning back to ICE vehicles as EV enthusiasm cools, driven by concerns over high upfront costs, charging infrastructure gaps, and uncertain resale values. While interest in electrification remains, buyers…
From The Electric Viking. OIL KILLER: Tesla of the Seas? Australia Just Launched the World’s Largest Electric Ferry Australia’s Incat Tasmania has launched Hull 096 — the world’s largest battery-electric ferry — a 130 m all-electric vessel with over 40 MWh of battery power capable of carrying 2,100 passengers and 225 vehicles, marking a major…
From The Electric Viking. 2026 Xpeng X9 MPV Review – Shockingly Good Electric Family Van Sign up for my newsletter here ► https://theelectricviking.com/newsletter/ 🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell! ► https://www.youtube.com/@electricviking?sub_confirmation=1 👉Book a 1-Hour Consultation with The Electric Viking via the link at https://theelectricviking.com/consultation/ 👉Use Australia’s best Solar, Home Battery and EV charger comparison…
From The Electric Viking. How Xpeng went from mirroring Tesla to BEATING it in these key areas Xpeng has rapidly evolved from copying Tesla’s playbook to outperforming it in key areas like advanced driver-assistance software, in-house AI chips, aggressive pricing, and China-optimized EV design. By controlling its own tech stack and moving faster than Silicon…
From The Electric Viking. China Beats Japan on UK Car market share for First Time in HISTORY Chinese car brands have overtaken Japanese automakers in UK market share for the first time, driven by aggressive EV pricing, rapid model launches, and strong dealer expansion. The shift signals a historic change in global automotive power dynamics.…
From The Electric Viking. BYD’s Battery Partner Reveals Huge Production LIne for Solid State Batteries BYD’s key battery partner has unveiled a massive new production line aimed at accelerating solid-state battery manufacturing, signaling a major leap toward higher energy density and improved safety. The move underscores China’s aggressive push to commercialize next-generation batteries ahead of…
From The Electric Viking. CHINA SHUTS LOOPHOLE! New Rule Will Stop Millions of "Fake" Used Car Exports China has closed a major regulatory loophole that allowed millions of nearly new vehicles to be exported as “used cars,” distorting prices and trade data. The new rule aims to stabilize the domestic market and restore credibility to…
From The Electric Viking. AI TAKES OVER! CATL Is Using Humanoid Robots On Its Battery Production Lines CATL is deploying humanoid robots across its battery production lines, using AI-driven automation to boost efficiency, cut defects, and reduce labor reliance. This marks a major step toward fully autonomous gigafactories and raises the bar for global battery…
From The Electric Viking. Tesla is integrating Starlink into its Electric Cars – Every Brand Should Do This! Tesla integrating Starlink into its electric cars could redefine in-vehicle connectivity, delivering reliable high-speed internet where cellular networks fail. If successful, this move may set a new industry standard that forces other automakers to rethink how “connected”…
From The Electric Viking. US KILLED ITS OWN SODIUM BATTERY LEAD! Natron’s Sodium-Ion Breakthrough Fails The U.S. once led sodium-ion battery innovation, but Natron’s breakthrough has stalled due to lack of policy support, scaling challenges, and capital shifting back to lithium. As China accelerates sodium-ion commercialization, America risks losing another strategic battery advantage it helped…
From The Electric Viking. China says fraud and irrational Auto Market competition have harmed consumers & businesses China’s regulators warn that fraud and irrational competition in the auto market are damaging both consumers and manufacturers, undermining trust and long-term industry stability. The statement signals tighter oversight as price wars and aggressive sales tactics escalate. Sign…
From The Electric Viking. $32,000 ELECTRIC BRONCO! Ford’s New Chinese SUV Is Going Global (But NOT To The US) Ford’s $32,000 electric Bronco-style SUV, developed in China, is set to launch globally as an affordable off-road EV alternative. Despite strong value and global appeal, it will notably skip the U.S. market due to trade barriers…
From The Electric Viking. Ford Removes Features in 2026 Mach-E EV – Says No-one Was Using Them Ford is stripping out several features from the 2026 Mustang Mach-E after data showed most owners barely used them, aiming to cut costs and simplify the EV. The move highlights growing pressure on automakers to protect margins as…
From The Electric Viking. Chinese Electric Car tariffs in Europe backfired BADLY… Europe’s tariffs on Chinese electric cars are backfiring as prices stay competitive, local brands face margin pressure, and EV adoption risks slowing. Instead of protecting the industry, the move is exposing Europe’s cost disadvantage and dependence on China’s EV supply chain. Sign up…
From The Electric Viking. Tesla’s Sales Mix Has Changed — Model Y L Drives BIG Margin Boost! Tesla’s sales mix is shifting as the new Model Y L gains momentum, delivering higher average selling prices and stronger profit margins. With buyers opting for the long-wheelbase, premium configuration, Tesla is boosting margins even as price pressure…
From The Electric Viking. THE US IS BEING LEFT BEHIND: 18.5 Million EVs Sold in 2025 (China & Europe Explode) Global EV sales are surging in 2025, with China and Europe driving explosive growth to an estimated 18.5 million units sold, while the U.S. struggles to keep pace. Policy uncertainty, charging gaps, and higher prices…
From The Electric Viking. NEW Xpeng P7 Review — I Drove Both AWD & RWD… This Car Is INSANE! Sign up for my newsletter here ► https://theelectricviking.com/newsletter/ 🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell! ► https://www.youtube.com/@electricviking?sub_confirmation=1 👉Book a 1-Hour Consultation with The Electric Viking via the link at https://theelectricviking.com/consultation/ Join me on Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/theelectricviking…
From The Electric Viking. THE END OF GAS! China’s New 824 Wh/kg Battery Is A Total Game Changer China has unveiled a breakthrough battery with an astonishing 824 Wh/kg energy density, potentially rewriting the limits of EV range, weight, and cost. This leap could accelerate the decline of gasoline vehicles and give Chinese battery makers…
From The Electric Viking. EUROPE BOWS DOWN! The 2035 Petrol & Diesel Ban Is DEAD—What This Means For EVs Europe’s proposed 2035 ban on petrol and diesel cars is unraveling as political resistance grows, signaling a major shift in the continent’s EV roadmap. The decision could slow EV adoption, reshape automaker strategies, and reopen the…
From The Electric Viking. Tesla STOCK Hits All Time High After This Happened… Tesla stock (TSLA) surged to a new all-time high of nearly $490 after Elon Musk confirmed that the company has officially begun fully driverless Robotaxi testing in Austin with no human occupants inside. This critical milestone has reignited investor optimism, shifting market…
From The Electric Viking. World’s Best-Selling Cheap EV COMING TO AUSTRALIA — BYD Dolphin Lookout! China’s sales sensation, the Geely EX2 (known globally as the Xingyuan), has been confirmed for an Australian release in late 2026, bringing a fierce new challenger to the budget EV market. Currently China’s best-selling car with over 400,000 annual sales,…
From The Electric Viking. Ford faces a $29 billion EV setback as it cancels electric models, shuts down a major battery plant, and pivots back to profitable gasoline vehicles. This dramatic shift raises serious questions about Ford’s EV strategy and the future of legacy automakers in the electric transition. Sign up for my newsletter here…
From The Electric Viking. TESLA’S 6 Seat Model Y L is Going Global MASSIVE 681 km Range! & Affordable Price Tesla’s new 6-seat Model Y L is set to go global, bringing a longer wheelbase, improved rear-seat comfort, and a massive claimed 681 km range that reshapes expectations for family EVs. With aggressive pricing and…
From The Electric Viking. Electric Car Sales in Worlds Biggest Car Market Break Records – Surge Above 60% Electric car sales in the world’s largest auto market have shattered records, surging past 60% growth as EVs rapidly replace traditional combustion vehicles. Strong demand, aggressive pricing, and rapid model rollouts are accelerating the shift toward full…
From The Electric Viking. It begins! Tesla Model Y Robotaxi spotted without a safety driver Tesla’s Robotaxi ambitions appear to be entering a new phase as a Model Y was spotted operating without a safety driver, signaling a potential leap toward full autonomy. The sighting intensifies debate over readiness, regulation, and whether Tesla is finally…
From The Electric Viking. NEW 2026 Deepal S07 Gets 530km Range, More Power and Huawei ADAS Upgrade The 2026 Deepal S07 receives a meaningful upgrade with a longer 530 km driving range, increased power output, and a new Huawei-backed ADAS system, pushing it closer to premium smart EV territory. The updates strengthen Deepal’s competitiveness as…
From The Electric Viking. Tesla is rolling out a massive incentive push, offering 6 years of interest-free financing across all models, effectively slashing prices by up to $4,400. On top of that, buyers are getting free perks and add-ons, making the deals even harder to ignore.It’s one of Tesla’s most aggressive moves yet as competition…
From The Electric Viking. CHINA’S 50% BOMBSHELL! First-Time Car Buyers Are Completely DUMPING Gasoline Sign up for my newsletter here ► https://theelectricviking.com/newsletter/ 🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell! ► https://www.youtube.com/@electricviking?sub_confirmation=1 👉Book a 1-Hour Consultation with The Electric Viking via the link at https://theelectricviking.com/consultation/ Join me on Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/theelectricviking Join as a member in…
From The Electric Viking. Trojan Horse! VW Chinese EVs Will Undercut European Rivals with Zero Tariffs Volkswagen’s China-built EVs could enter Europe tariff-free, acting as a Trojan horse that undercuts local rivals on price. The move risks intensifying Europe’s EV price war while exposing how deeply Chinese supply chains are reshaping the global auto industry.…
From The Electric Viking. $70 MILLION ELECTRIC TRUCK DEAL! Government Backs Volvo to Slash EV Truck Prices A $70 million government-backed deal is helping Volvo aggressively cut prices on its electric trucks, accelerating fleet adoption and lowering total ownership costs. The move signals growing public support for heavy-duty EVs as governments push to decarbonize freight…
From The Electric Viking. THE 18% MILESTONE! Global EV Sales Explode 40%—But China is Dominating Global electric vehicle sales have surged more than 40%, pushing EVs to a historic 18% share of the worldwide auto market. While adoption is accelerating everywhere, China is driving the bulk of growth, cementing its dominance in production, sales, and…
From The Electric Viking. The Sad Demise of Vinfast in the United States – Owners Left Stranded VinFast’s U.S. ambitions are unraveling as weak sales, service gaps, and reliability concerns leave owners frustrated and stranded. What was meant to be a bold EV expansion is turning into a cautionary tale about scaling too fast in…
From The Electric Viking. STELLANTIS CRISIS! MASSIVE Inventory of Cars They CAN’T SELL! (What Now?) Stellantis is facing a growing crisis as unsold vehicle inventory piles up across key markets, signaling weakening demand and pricing pressure. The situation raises serious questions about production strategy, incentives, and whether deep discounts or factory slowdowns are coming next.…
From The Electric Viking. Petrol and diesel loses marketshare in Australia as Hybrid and Electric Car Sales Rise Petrol and diesel vehicles are rapidly losing market share in Australia as hybrid and electric car sales continue to climb. Rising fuel costs, improved EV choices, and government incentives are accelerating the shift toward electrified vehicles across…
From The Electric Viking. SECOND LIFE BATTERY REVOLUTION! Nissan Uses Old LEAF Batteries to Power Factories Nissan is giving old LEAF EV batteries a second life by repurposing them to store energy and power its factories, cutting costs and reducing emissions. The move highlights how retired EV batteries can become a key pillar of industrial…
From The Electric Viking. GM Is Dumping Them! $30,000 Off GM’s Huge Electric Van! GM is slashing up to $30,000 off its large electric van, signaling weak demand, high inventory, and growing pressure inside the commercial EV market. The massive discount shows GM is urgently trying to move units as fleets hesitate and competition intensifies…
From The Electric Viking. Rivian CEO Says There is ONLY 1 Electric Car Worth Buying – its NOT a Rivian! Rivian’s CEO sparks controversy by claiming there’s only one electric car truly worth buying—and surprisingly, it isn’t a Rivian. His bold remark highlights the harsh realities of today’s EV competition and the growing pressure on…
From The Electric Viking. 300 MILE EV WAR! Subaru’s New Electric SUV Undercuts Tesla & Toyota on Price Subaru’s new 300-mile electric SUV fires a direct shot at Tesla and Toyota by offering longer range and a lower starting price. With competitive tech, aggressive pricing, and strong brand loyalty, Subaru is positioning itself as a…
From The Electric Viking. Hardware and Software Problems are Killing Lucid in the United States Lucid is struggling in the U.S. as hardware failures, software glitches, and quality-control issues undermine customer confidence and slow sales. Despite strong performance credentials, the brand’s growing reliability concerns are threatening its long-term survival in an increasingly competitive EV market.…
From The Electric Viking. GHOST COAL PLANT! Utah’s Largest Coal Plant SHUTS DOWN — But Legislators Won’t Let It Die! Utah’s largest coal plant is officially shutting down, but state legislators are fighting to keep it alive through policy loopholes, subsidies, and emergency extensions. The result is a “ghost coal plant” that refuses to die,…