EVs: Page 6

  • The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado Heavy Duty pickup truck.
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    Retrieved from General Motors Canada on August 28, 2023
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    Unifor members approve strike against GM, Ford, Stellantis

    About 18,000 Canadian autoworkers voted overwhelmingly to walk off the job if the union can’t make a deal with the Big Three.

    By • Aug. 28, 2023
  • The exterior of the Ultium Cells battery factory in Ohio.
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    Courtesy of Ultium Cells LLC
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    UAW, Ultium Cells agree to 25% wage increase

    After six months, production operators at Ultium Cells will make $21 per hour, which would have taken seven years to reach before the agreement.

    By • Aug. 28, 2023
  • A Future Made in America sign is seen as U.S. President Joe Biden stands in a manufacturing demonstration area at United Performance Metals on May 6, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio
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    Jon Cherry / Stringer via Getty Images
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    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 , • Aug. 28, 2023
  • Electric vehicles at an EV charging station.
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    EXTREME-PHOTOGRAPHER via Getty Images
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    California clean vehicle rebate program expands statewide

    The state's rebate incentives will help lower-income consumers access electric and fuel-cell vehicles.

    By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 28, 2023
  • United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain at the Stellantis Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in Michigan.
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    Bill Pugliano/Stringer/Getty Images North America via Getty Images
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    UAW members overwhelmingly approve strike at GM, Ford, Stellantis

    The United Auto Workers said 97% of the 150,000 union workers employed by the Big Three voted to walk off the job if the sides can’t make a deal.

    By • Aug. 25, 2023
  • 2023 Kia EV6 GT.
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    Courtesy of Kia America
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    Looking for a cheap new car? Leasing an EV may be your best option, study says

    New car shoppers can save up to $500 per month by leasing an electric vehicle instead of comparable gas-powered vehicles, an Energy Innovation Policy & Technology report found.

    By • Aug. 25, 2023
  • The charging port on a Jeep Wrangler.
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    Courtesy of Stellantis
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    Stellantis picks AGI to install EV chargers at US dealerships

    The automaker wants to prepare over 2,600 dealers to sell and service electric vehicles.

    By • Aug. 24, 2023
  • The exterior of Northvolt's Dwa battery systems facility in Gdansk, Poland.
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    Courtesy of Northvolt
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    Battery startup Northvolt raises $1.2B for Europe, North America expansion

    The company, co-founded by former Tesla executives, has over $55 billion in electric vehicle battery orders from major automakers, including BMW, Volvo Cars and Volkswagen Group.

    By • Aug. 23, 2023
  • United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain speaks with General Motors workers.
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    UAW strike would have domino effect on suppliers

    Many auto suppliers, already experiencing economic instability, are unprepared for a strike and may turn to layoffs to deal with a work stoppage.

    By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 22, 2023
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    Michael M. Santiago via Getty Images
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    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
  • A rendering of Ford, SK On and EcoProBM's upcoming EV battery material factory in Québec.
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    Courtesy of Ford
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    Ford, SK On, EcoProBM partner on Canada EV battery facility

    The nearly $1 billion factory in Québec will produce cathode materials for the automaker and help shorten its North American supply chain.

    By Kate Magill • Aug. 18, 2023
  • Geothermal mud pots near the Salton Sea in California
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    Courtesy of Controlled Thermal Resources
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    Stellantis invests $100M in world’s largest geothermal lithium mining project

    Lithium mining company Controlled Thermal Resources developed a more environmentally friendly process to extract lithium from geothermal brine.

    By • Aug. 17, 2023
  • The 2022 Chevy Bolt EV
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    Courtesy of General Motors
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    GM leads $60M investment in Mitra Chem to develop low-cost EV batteries

    Mitra Chem says its technology can reduce electric vehicle battery development times by 90%.

    By • Updated Aug. 21, 2023
  • A gray four-door crossover vehicle parked in an electric vehicle charging stall with a woman holding a charging cable to the car.
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    Courtesy of EVgo Services LLC. Used with permission.
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    Public EV charger customer satisfaction drops: J.D. Power

    "The results of this year's study should be very concerning to all those involved in the transition from gas-powered vehicles to electric vehicles," one expert said.

    By • Aug. 16, 2023
  • A driver using Ford's BlueCruise hands-free driver assist technology.
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    Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
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    Ford to preinstall hands-free highway driving hardware on 500,000 vehicles by 2024

    The automaker is offering customers a 90-day free trial of BlueCruise, with the option to buy an annual or monthly subscription.

    By • Aug. 16, 2023
  • A blue Tesla Model S sedan on the highway.
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    Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
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    Tesla launches lower-priced Model S, X versions

    The automaker has cut electric vehicle prices multiple times since last year, but CEO Elon Musk said in July that the company would sacrifice its margins to drive volume growth.

    By • Aug. 16, 2023
  • Missouri Governor Mike Parson (center) speaks with U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm following a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023 at the site of ICL’s future battery materials
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    Courtesy of ICL
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    ICL breaks ground on $400M St. Louis battery materials plant

    The Israel-based manufacturer will produce materials for LFP batteries at the 140,000-square-foot site.

    By Kate Magill • Aug. 15, 2023
  • A silver Tesla Model Y.
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    Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
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    Tesla slashes Model Y prices in China

    The price cuts follow a 31% drop in July sales amid growing competition.

    By • Aug. 14, 2023
  • A worker assembles Volkswagen's ID.3 electric car at a factory in Germany.
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    Jens Schlueter via Getty Images
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    Hyundai Mobis to supply Volkswagen with EV battery system assemblies

    Volkswagen’s next-generation electric vehicle platform will include the components, which will be built at a factory in Spain.

    By • Aug. 10, 2023
  • A red Rivian R1T pickup parked in front of a Rivian service center.
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    Justin Sullivan via Getty Images
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    Rivian boosts production by 50% in Q2

    Electric vehicle deliveries grew by 50% while gross profit per vehicle improved by roughly $35,000 as the company increased cost efficiencies across all major categories.

    By • Aug. 9, 2023
  • An electric pickup truck charging in a garage.
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    Courtesy of General Motors
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    GM’s future Ultium-based EVs will support vehicle-to-home charging

    The bidirectional charging technology uses a GM vehicle’s battery as a backup power source in the event of a power outage.

    By • Aug. 8, 2023
  • Picture of Jim Keller, CEO of Tenstorrent, and Heung-soo Kim, executive vice president at Hyundai Motor Group.
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    Courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group
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    Hyundai, Kia invest $50M in semiconductor startup Tenstorrent

    The automaker plans to use Tenstorrent’s technology to jointly develop AI chiplets and optimized semiconductors.

    By • Aug. 8, 2023
  • Car air conditioning system with black knob and Max A/C text on top half of knob, and A/C text on bottom half of knob.
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    Hyundai supplier plans $170M facility in Tennessee

    Hanon Systems’ fourth U.S. facility will produce automotive thermal solutions for EV makers in North America.

    By Sara Samora • Aug. 8, 2023
  • Christopher Yang, the new president and CEO of Toyota Connected North America.
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    Courtesy of Toyota Motor Corp.
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    Toyota shakes up data, software leadership as it revamps EV plans

    The automaker promoted Christopher Yang to president and CEO of Toyota Connected North America.

    By • Aug. 7, 2023
  • A sign is posted in front of a Tesla service center on April 20, 2022 in Fremont, California.
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    Justin Sullivan via Getty Images
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    Tesla CFO resigns after 13 years at the company

    The automaker’s chief accounting officer, Vaibhav Taneja, took over on Aug. 4, replacing Zachary Kirkhorn. 

    By • Aug. 7, 2023