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Production of world’s first solar car begins

Fundraising in the early days for Lightyear was a challenge as investors were reluctant to put their money into a new concept, Hoefsloot said. “Right now, we are at a much more mature” stage, he said, adding that the majority of investment…

Honda CR-V fuel cell vehicle will be built in Ohio

Honda Motor Co. will build a fuel cell electric version of its sixth generation CR-V compact crossover starting in 2024. In addition to using fuel cell technology, which promises quick refueling and generous range, the vehicle will feature…

Strict COVID measures upend China auto output

Indeed Tesla only achieved its closed loop earlier this year because local officials helped coordinate with more than 100 suppliers, according to a person familiar with the situation. Provincial governments can vary in their power and…

VW halts production at China plant amid COVID wave

BERLIN – Volkswagen Group's plant in Chengdu, China has halted production due to the rise in coronavirus cases in the country and two production lines at its Changchun plant are also on hold, a VW spokesperson said. VW operates the Chengdu…

October vehicle production tips up about 15%

North American vehicle production rose 15 percent in October from a year earlier, chalking up a ninth straight month of year-on-year gains, according to the Automotive News Research & Data Center. The month brought an output of 1.32…

VinFast ships first EVs to the U.S.

The Inflation Reduction Act, as currently written, requires automakers to have 50 percent of critical minerals used in EV batteries come from North America or U.S. allies by 2024, rising to 80 percent by the end of 2026. Major automakers…