EVs
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Factorial, Mercedes-Benz develop range-boosting EV battery
The solid-state battery can add up to 600 miles to electric vehicles’ range, 80% more than current lithium-ion batteries, per the companies.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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Uber plans to offer autonomous Waymo rides in Atlanta, Austin
The number of self-driving vehicles on the ride-hailing platform will eventually grow into the hundreds.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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GM moves BrightDrop EVs under Chevy brand
The decision aims to make it more convenient for commercial customers to maintain and service the electric vehicles.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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GM, EVgo plan 400 EV charging stations in metro areas
Most flagship stations are expected to feature up to 20 stalls, but some select sites will offer significantly more chargers.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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Biden finalizes China tariff hikes
The first set of increases, including for electric vehicles and batteries, will go into effect on Sept. 27.
By Kate Magill • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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GM, Hyundai plan global alliance on EVs, clean-energy tech
The potential collaboration aims to reduce automaker costs and deliver a wider range of vehicles and emerging technologies to market faster.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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Tesla unexpectedly releases ‘Actually Smart Summon’
The updated feature allows owners to send a vehicle to a location of their choosing.
By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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Stellantis invests over $400M in 3 Michigan facilities
The automaker’s electrification strategy involves retooling several factories to assemble electric vehicles alongside internal combustion engine models.
By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 11, 2024 -
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American Battery Technology Co. taps Rivian exec as COO
Steven Wu will succeed Andrés Meza, whose last day was on Sept. 1.
By Sara Samora • Sept. 11, 2024 -
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4 takeaways from Hyundai’s updated long-term strategy
Extended-range EVs, advanced technologies for hybrid vehicles and new models are in store over the next decade.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 10, 2024 -
Courtesy of General Motors
Former Visa CEO joins GM board
The automaker says Alfred Kelly will be an asset as it looks to unlock growth opportunities in electric and autonomous vehicles.
By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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Toyota, BMW to co-develop and share a fuel cell system
BMW Chairman Oliver Zipse called the partnership a “milestone in automotive history.”
By Eric Walz • Sept. 6, 2024 -
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Uber taps former Tesla exec to oversee sustainability strategy, shift to EVs
Rebecca Tinucci will oversee the ride-share giant’s transition to becoming an emissions-free mobility platform by 2040.
By Zoya Mirza • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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Polestar hires Stellantis exec as next CFO
Jean-Francois Mady will step into the role as the EV maker faces several challenges, including potential delisting from the Nasdaq stock exchange.
By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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Porsche plans majority takeover of Varta battery unit
The automaker expects to participate in the reorganization of the manufacturer, whose lithium-ion cells are used in the hybrid Porsche 911 Carrera GTS.
By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 4, 2024 -
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Volvo scales back its EV goals
In 2021, the automaker pledged to be fully electric by 2030. Now, the company is abandoning that goal, focusing instead on “electrified” models.
By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 4, 2024 -
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Ford, TXU Energy aim to make at-home EV charging more affordable
The utility is offering the automaker's electric vehicle customers 125 hours of free home charging time a week.
By Kalena Thomhave • Sept. 3, 2024 -
Courtesy of Polestar
Polestar CEO resigns
The company announced that Michael Lohscheller, who has previously served as CEO of Opel, VinFast and Nikola, will take over as CEO on Oct 1.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 30, 2024 -
Courtesy of Waymo
A look inside the sixth-generation Waymo Driver
The newest version includes 13 cameras, four lidars, six radar units and external audio receivers for its robotaxis.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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GM, Samsung SDI finalize $3.5B battery joint venture
The two companies aim to start production at the Indiana plant in 2027, a year later than previously expected.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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DOT awards $521M in EV charging grants amid slowing sales growth
The number of public electric vehicle chargers in the U.S. has doubled during President Biden’s term, with about 1,000 being added each week, according to the Department of Transportation.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 27, 2024 -
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GM recalls entire Cruise fleet for unexpected braking
The NHTSA concluded that a software fault contributed to 10 crashes, four of which involved a vulnerable road user and resulted in injury.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 26, 2024 -
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Longtime Tesla finance VP bids farewell
Eleven-year veteran Sreela Venkataratnam resigned, writing in a LinkedIn post that the company is “not for the faint of heart.”
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 26, 2024 -
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DOE doles out another $50M to support EV manufacturing
The Biden-Harris administration said the funding will go to six states with “significant automotive workforces” to help suppliers adapt their facilities.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 22, 2024 -
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Ford scraps electric SUV plans, delays next-generation truck
The automaker is taking a $400 million hit as it shifts its electrification strategy yet again.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 21, 2024
