Clean Tech

Rumors of a revamped nickel-manganese-cobalt (“NMC”) battery with more nickel & manganese could fuel demand for nickel and manganese. Join Tesla’s battery day webcast on September 22 to hear all of the latest developments. [more]

According to a report by Bloomberg News on Monday, Nikola is currently under investigation by the SEC for false claims brought to light by Hindenburg Research, an activist short-seller research firm, who accused Trevor Milton, founder of Nikola, of fraud related to misinformation on Nikola’s technological capabilities and product offerings. [more]

Revenue reached $6.9M in the FQ3/2020, up 36% from the previous quarter, but slightly lower than last year. EBITDA reached $1.2M in the quarter with $0.7M of Net Income. [more]

Xpeng Motors, a China-based EV manufacturer, increased its U.S. IPO by more than 33% to $1.5 billion, providing a valuation of approximately $11 billion. This IPO is the third major U.S. listing made by a Chinese EV company in the past two years. [more]

In Canada, e-scooter companies Bird, Lime, and Roll launched the first e-scooter pilot in Ontario. However, the micro-mobility industry experienced a major complication as three deaths were reported in the U.S. on mopeds serviced by Revel Transit. [more]

Revenue for Tesla was US$6.0B in Q2, up 1% Q/Q but down 5% Y/Year. During the earnings’ call, Elon Musk announced that the next Tesla factory will be built near Austin, Texas and asked any mining companies to mine more nickel and that “Tesla will give you a giant contract for a long period of time.” [more]

Net proceeds from the offering would be used for further R&D of the Company’s intelligent battery management system and commercial electric vehicle programs. [more]

Last week, Rivian, a private electric vehicle manufacturer backed by Amazon, announced a US$2.5 billion capital raise, aimed at ensuring the production launch in 2021 of its electric truck and SUV line, competing against Ford, General Motors, Nikola, Tesla, and Lordstown Motor. [more]