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As EV prospects ramp up, Tesla veteran JB Straubel tears batteries down
The gap between demand and reality is a growing concern. Meeting zero-emission transportation goals codified last month at the United Nations Climate Change Conference would require 17 times more lithium production by 2040 than the current…
Small Detroit companies seek ways to capitalize on EV technology
Another aspiring southeast Michigan manufacturer is a new player in battery manufacturing, American Battery Solutions. The Orion Township., Mich., company, northwest of Detroit, started in 2019 with 12 employees. It now has 200 employees…
Bollinger electric chassis could underpin commercial vehicles
Editor's note: An earlier version of this story misstated the business relationship between Bollinger Motors and EAVX, a unit of JB Poindexter & Co. EAVX is an engineering consulting and product development firm. EAVX's agreement with…
Ford’s Blue Oval City project to recruit thousands of workers to rural Tenn.
That work force will have to be recruited from some distance. The nearest population centers are Memphis, 50 miles southwest, and Jackson, Tenn., which has 68,000 people living 40 miles to the east. The region is largely agricultural,…
GM to retrofit 2022 models with heated steering next year
DETROIT-- General Motors customers who buy vehicles without heated steering wheels because of a parts shortage can have the heating system added next year, the automaker said Friday.The update comes weeks after GM told dealerships that it…
Tesla Launches All-Electric ‘Cyberquad’ ATV for Kids at $1,900
San Francisco: EV maker Tesla has launched a four-wheel ATV (all-terrain vehicle) called Cyberquad for kids for $1,900. The all-electric Cyberquad for kids is available to order on Tesla website currently in the US,…
Bounce Infinity E1 Electric Scooter Launched in India at Rs 68,999
New Delhi: In a bid to take on Ola Electric and Ather Energy, domestic EV scooter maker Bounce on Thursday launched its first consumer electric scooter 'Infinity E1' in the Indian market. The scooter with battery is…
Here’s How You Can Book Your Uber Ride via WhatsApp in India
New Delhi: In a global-first move, ride-hailing major Uber and Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp on Thursday announced that people in India can now book an Uber ride via the company's official WhatsApp chatbot.…
GM planning JV to process cathodes for EV batteries in North America by 2024
DETROIT — General Motors said it plans to establish a joint venture with Posco Chemical, a Korean advanced materials company, to process cathode active material for GM's proprietary Ultium batteries in North America by 2024.
GM said…
Why Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares thinks the EV push threatens jobs, vehicle quality
DETROIT -- Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said external pressure on automakers to accelerate the shift to electric vehicles potentially threatens jobs and vehicle quality as producers struggle to manage the higher costs of building EVs.…
Samsung Introduces Three New Automotive Chips for High-End Cars
Seoul: Samsung Electronics on Tuesday unveiled three new automotive chips as demand for advanced chips is growing among global carmakers to produce cars with better connectivity and more sophisticated infotainment…
Supplier Marelli pledges carbon-neutral operations by 2030
Diversified powertrain and electronics supplier Marelli said Tuesday that it aims to become carbon neutral throughout its operations by 2030.
The Japanese-Italian supplier said it would take a series of steps to reduce its greenhouse gas…
FAW, Audi EV venture faces delays over building approvals
BERLIN -- Audi's joint venture to build electric vehicles in China with state-owned FAW Group is behind schedule due to a delay in approval by the relevant authorities.
Building work would be initiated as soon as possible, an Audi…
Nio denies it plans to open factory in Europe
Chinese premium EV maker Nio has denied that it plans to establish a factory in Europe as the company moves to expand its vehicle sales in the region beyond Norway.
Reports said Nio is planning a production base in Poland after a…
Why Daimler, Stellantis are investing in a battery maker
U.S. based Factorial Energy said on Tuesday it had entered into agreements with Daimler AG owned Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis NV, in a bid to commercialize its battery technology.
Under the partnerships, both Daimler and Stellantis will…
Commerce chief suggests microchip subsidies could be tied to union jobs
Raimondo said the initiative to boost domestic microchip production would lead to more jobs for unionized workers.
"I am extremely focused on making sure that every penny is implemented and is transparent and that we get out of this…
Tesla China plant nearing capacity spurs $188M upgrade
The facility, which broke ground in January 2019, is expected to reach the limit of its production capacity this year, the people said, asking not to be identified as the details are confidential.
Austin’s need for low-cost housing rises with Tesla
With average annual salaries planned at just less than $50,000 for the assembly-line workers, it's unclear how all those people will be able to afford homes in Texas' capital.
Elon Musk: Listen to music, and to me
Playing music while working at a Tesla factory is "totally cool" with the CEO, but he has no tolerance for employees who don't follow his orders — even when he's wrong.
In a toxic lake in Calif., enough lithium to transform North America’s EV industry
Geothermal deposits at the Salton Sea may provide much of the element necessary to revolutionize the U.S. electric vehicle supply chain.
Biden’s 50% ZEV goal in jeopardy without CHIPS Act, says commerce secretary
The legislation would providing billions of dollars for domestic semiconductor production. Without it the president's zero-emission target will not be reached.
The year has been rich for dealers, automakers — but suppliers, not so much
Manufacturing interruptions and supply chain uncertainty has taken a toll on suppliers, who are dependent on steady volumes and predictability.
EV battery makers would like to move away from cobalt
Cobalt is a critical element in lithium ion batteries. But scarcity, price and human rights concerns have made its elimination critical to the EV transition.
Porsche is out to reduce battery-making’s carbon footprint
The German luxury sports car maker is developing a new battery that it says will pack more power, charge faster and have a lighter carbon footprint.
The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: A break from chip-related cuts
AFS signals that industry efforts to respond to the global microchip shortage are helping.
Nissan to invest nearly $18B for electrification blitz
The automaker plans 23 new electrified vehicles, including 15 EVs, and aims for an electrification mix of 50 percent across the Nissan and Infiniti brands by March 31, 2031.
Tesla to spend $188M to upgrade, expand Shanghai plant
Tesla Inc. plans to invest as much as 1.2 billion yuan ($188 million) in its Shanghai plant to upgrade equipment as the factory gets closer to exhausting its current capacity, according to people familiar with the matter.
Tesla broke…
The new love triangle: Automakers, suppliers … and tech companies
ZF's new partnership with Microsoft is part of a trend toward a bigger industry role for tech giants.
China to remain ‘super market’ into next year, Daimler says
The automaker is confident that its Mercedes brand can grow EV market share as its lineup is expanding and it faces little competition in the premium car segment.
China to remain ‘super market’ into next year, Daimler’s China chief says
The automaker is confident that its Mercedes brand can grow EV market share as its lineup is expanding and it faces little competition in the premium car segment.