EVs
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Ford EV losses mount, weighing on profits
The automaker has lost $2.5 billion on electric vehicles so far in 2024.
By Haley Cawthon • July 25, 2024 -
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Telsa Q2 profits sink 45% as deliveries decline again
The electric vehicle maker delivered 22,184 fewer vehicles year over year during the quarter.
By Haley Cawthon • July 25, 2024 -
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GM shifts AV plans from Cruise Origin to Chevy Bolt
CEO Mary Barra said the move will allow the company to deliver autonomous vehicle technology at scale as quickly as possible.
By Haley Cawthon • July 24, 2024 -
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Coffee and EV charging: Mercedes-Benz partners with Starbucks
The collaboration will add DC fast chargers at 100 retail locations along the 1,400-mile Interstate 5 corridor.
By Haley Cawthon • July 22, 2024 -
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Volvo to receive $208M to accelerate heavy-duty electric truck production
The funds will modify plants in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia, where Mack and Volvo will produce new equipment or powertrain components.
By David Taube • July 22, 2024 -
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Volvo warns of short-term EV uncertainties
In its Q2 2024 earnings report, the automaker cautioned that its electric vehicle transition will not be a linear one.
By Haley Cawthon • July 19, 2024 -
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Construction project abandonments surge
A growing number of developments are also delayed, including VinFast's $2 billion facility in North Carolina.
By Sebastian Obando • July 18, 2024 -
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Q2 auto sales roundup: Toyota, BMW sprint ahead
Meanwhile, Stellantis, Tesla and Mercedes-Benz saw deliveries stall during the tough quarter.
By Haley Cawthon • July 18, 2024 -
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VinFast pushes back North Carolina factory timeline
The EV startup says production is now expected to begin in 2028.
By Haley Cawthon • July 17, 2024 -
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Owners report more problems with EVs than gas vehicles: JD Power
New technology in cars is driving an increase in owner complaints, a June study found.
By Kalena Thomhave • July 17, 2024 -
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Stellantis offers new EV incentives
Customers will have a choice of a free home charger or a $600 credit to pay for public charging sessions.
By Eric Walz • July 15, 2024 -
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Toyota joins EV charging network Ionna
The company is teaming up with seven other automakers, including General Motors and Stellantis, as an investor and founding partner in the joint venture.
By Haley Cawthon • July 15, 2024 -
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Volkswagen subsidiary PowerCo lands battery tech licensing deal
QuantumScape says its solid state battery technology can allow an EV to travel up to 500,000 kilometers (roughly 311,000 miles) without any noticeable loss of range.
By Eric Walz • July 15, 2024 -
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EV maker Polestar risks Nasdaq delisting
The company has until Jan. 2 to regain compliance by maintaining the stock market's $1 minimum bid price requirement for at least 10 days.
By Haley Cawthon • July 15, 2024 -
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DOE allocates $1.7B for auto factory conversions
Eleven shuttered or at-risk facilities in eight states will be converted to support electric vehicle manufacturing.
By Haley Cawthon • July 12, 2024 -
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Rivian chief accounting officer to step down
Jeffrey Baker will resign later this month to pursue another opportunity, the electric vehicle maker disclosed in a securities filing.
By Haley Cawthon • July 11, 2024 -
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Honda incentivizes new fuel cell CR-V
The automaker is offering up to $30,000 in hydrogen credits to lease the vehicle, which is the first to use a new fuel cell module co-developed with GM.
By Eric Walz • July 8, 2024 -
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Ford to develop EVs at new California facility
The Long Beach campus will open next year and house the automaker’s recently built skunkworks team.
By Eric Walz • June 28, 2024 -
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Volkswagen invests $1B in Rivian with plans for a joint venture
The new, equally-controlled business will focus on developing a next-generation electrical/electronic architecture for EVs.
By Haley Cawthon • June 25, 2024 -
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NLRB files for injunction against Lucid
The agency claims the EV maker unlawfully discharged two employees during a UAW campaign.
By Haley Cawthon • June 25, 2024 -
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Grid, utility limits are biggest barrier to commercial EV charger deployment: Xendee survey
A majority of EV charger developers and operators say they've run into roadblocks when trying to access power from the grid.
By Emma Penrod • June 25, 2024 -
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Most EV owners use their car brand’s mobile app: JD Power
Over 90% of such motorists use their car brand's mobile software, and the tech affects buyers' purchasing decisions, a survey found.
By Kalena Thomhave • June 25, 2024 -
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LG launches suite of products for software-defined vehicles
AlphaWare can integrate with existing OEM vehicle systems and help automakers create immersive experiences for drivers and passengers.
By Eric Walz • June 24, 2024 -
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Hyundai EV campus fuels Georgia ports volume growth
The automaker’s more than $5 billion manufacturing campus is already driving growth in the state, despite production slated to start in Q4.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 21, 2024 -
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Ultium Cells workers ratify UAW contract
The General Motors supplier will pay workers $35 an hour by October 2027 under the ratified deal.
By Haley Cawthon • June 21, 2024
