Energy Department announces $15.5B to support EV transition, grow domestic battery manufacturing

The Biden administration is rejecting “the false choice between a good job and a green job,” United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said in a statement.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 1, 2023

Hyundai, Korea Zinc, sign deal to establish nickel supply chain

The companies will jointly source nickel raw material and processing, invest in mining projects and explore new business opportunities like battery recycling.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 31, 2023

DOL proposes $55K overtime rule threshold, automatic 3-year updates

An estimated 3.6 million U.S. workers would become eligible for overtime pay under the proposed rule.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 30, 2023

Inflation Reduction Act: mapping the manufacturing law’s impact 1 year later

Investments focused on electric vehicle or battery manufacturing represented more than 60% of the publicly announced projects linked to the IRA.

By Kate Magill , Julia Himmel • Aug. 28, 2023

US regulators approve Massachusetts right-to-repair law

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reversed course after initially warning automakers to ignore the law over vehicle hacking concerns.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 24, 2023

Robotaxi collisions crimp Cruise expansion plans in San Francisco

Cruise's driverless ride-hailing vehicle fleet in the city will shrink 50% while the state Department of Motor Vehicles investigates crashes and erratic behavior.

By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 23, 2023

NHTSA wants automakers to add more seat belt warnings

Half of vehicle occupants who died in U.S. motor vehicle crashes in 2021 were unbelted, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 22, 2023

Ride-hailing vehicles must be zero-emission in NYC by 2030 under proposed rule

Uber and Lyft vehicles that are wheelchair-accessible would be exempt from the requirement. Ride-hailing drivers worry about the cost of buying new vehicles to comply.

By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 21, 2023

Automakers warn automatic emergency braking requirements could cause crashes

Hyundai, Mitsubishi and Porsche said the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s proposed rule could lead to false alarms and avoidable collisions.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 21, 2023

Automotive data privacy under scrutiny in California

The California Privacy Protection Agency is examining how automakers handle data collected from internet-connected vehicles.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 14, 2023

Robotaxi ride-hailing expansion approved by California regulators despite local objections

Cruise and Waymo will be allowed to charge fares for riders in driverless robotaxis 24 hours a day throughout San Francisco.

By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 11, 2023

Tesla owners allege false advertising over EV ranges in class-action lawsuit

If the court approves the suit, people in California could join it, potentially exposing the automaker to significant legal risk.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 3, 2023

Former Carvana exec joins Rivian as chief policy officer

Alan Hoffman is filling a similar role vacated by Jim Chen, who left in February along with other high-profile exits.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 1, 2023

EV startup VinFast plans US public listing in August

The Vietnam-based automaker aims to expand its U.S. business and invest up to $4 billion to assemble electric vehicles and battery packs at its North Carolina factory.

By Eric Walz • July 31, 2023

Biden administration proposes 58 mpg fuel economy standard

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommended that fuel efficiency increase 2% annually for passenger cars and 4% for light-duty trucks starting in model year 2027. But it’s considering more aggressive targets.

By Michael Brady • July 31, 2023

Tesla inflated driving range estimates with rigged algorithm: Reuters

The automaker’s range deception tactics are part of a long-term pattern of overstating the capabilities of its technology.

By Eric Walz • July 27, 2023

Toyota launches 3 research projects to improve road safety as regulations loom

The automaker’s Collaborative Research Safety Center will study driver support features for lane centering, develop an in-vehicle intervention and evaluate how data can improve technology that promotes safer driving.

By Michael Brady • July 27, 2023

Autonomous vehicle regulation focus of House subcommittee hearing

Industry groups favor the proposed bipartisan legislation, but safety advocates fiercely oppose provisions they say “turn our Nation’s public roadways into private testing grounds.”

By Dan Zukowski • July 26, 2023

Volkswagen overhauls human rights due diligence in materials supply chain

The automaker has deepened its analysis and taken part in several responsible sourcing initiatives to comply with a new German law targeting abuses in supply chains.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 20, 2023

Automakers blast EU proposal to make cars more recyclable

The European Union may require automakers to use recycled plastic and help finance the cost of recycling old cars.

By Michael Brady • July 17, 2023

Will NHTSA allow GM to deploy self-driving cars on public roads?

If the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration grants the waiver, General Motors could manufacture 2,500 vehicles without driver controls annually for two years.

By Michael Brady • July 13, 2023

California senators advance bill restricting driverless trucks

Assembly Bill 316 would force limits on when trucking operations without a driver could begin, though some legislators said a ban would not be forever.

By David Taube • July 13, 2023

China supports commercialization of Level-3 autonomous driving technology

The nation's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology could help accelerate the deployment of commercial Level-3 autonomous vehicles.

By Eric Walz • June 26, 2023

Regulators propose automatic emergency braking system requirement for heavy trucks

The proposed rule would require new vehicles over 10,000 pounds to have the tech in an effort to reduce crashes and injuries.

By David Taube • June 26, 2023

EPA withdraws controversial EV credits from biofuels rule, potentially costing automakers billions

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency pulled the electric vehicle proposal because it was concerned the rule would face legal challenges.

By Michael Brady • June 23, 2023