EVs: Page 13

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    After months of conflict, Stellantis strikes emissions deal with California

    The automaker will follow the state’s emissions standards, even if the federal government or judicial action bars the state from enforcing them.

    By Kalena Thomhave • April 4, 2024
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    Automakers tout EV sales growth in banner March

    Most automakers — except for General Motors and Stellantis — saw sales increase for the month, with some boosts driven by electric vehicle purchases.

    By • April 4, 2024
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    Indiana DOT, Purdue collaborate on highway that charges EVs

    Researchers will embed coils in a quarter-mile stretch of concrete roadway to produce a magnetic field that can recharge vehicles while they drive.

    By Matthew Thibault • April 3, 2024
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    Fisker cuts MSRPs up to 39% as it fights for survival

    The EV startup hopes lower prices will make it easier to sell its unsold 2023 inventory.

    By • April 1, 2024
  • Jim Farley, CEO of Ford Motor Company, poses with the new all-electric F-150 Lightning performance truck.
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    Ford CEO Jim Farley earned over $26M in 2023

    He’s the latest Detroit Three executive to receive record compensation.

    By • April 1, 2024
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    Auto industry disruptions now ‘controllable’ but still a challenge: AlixPartners

    “Although disruptions like the chip shortage may be behind the auto industry, that certainly doesn’t mean life is getting any easier,” said AlixPartners' Mark Wakefield.

    By Kalena Thomhave • April 1, 2024
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    EPA unveils strictest heavy-duty truck emissions standards to date

    New requirements will make compliance with federal rules 40% more stringent for some trucks.

    By David Taube • April 1, 2024
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    BMW supplier investing $1.5B to expand South Carolina operations

    AESC is adding a second battery factory at the site, which will supply the automaker's EV assembly facility in Mexico.

    By • March 28, 2024
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    Hyundai to invest billions in South Korea to boost EV production

    The automaker will also advance the development of software-defined vehicles and other technologies.

    By • March 28, 2024
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    Tesla to offer US customers a free 1-month trial of Full Self Driving

    Boosting FSD subscriptions could help the automaker generate revenue and overcome dwindling operating margins.

    By • March 27, 2024
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    Nissan’s new EV plan aims for significant cost reduction

    ‘The Arc’ plan includes launching new EVs, manufacturing improvements and the adoption of new technologies to boost global sales.

    By , • March 26, 2024
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    Fisker’s future in doubt after deal with major automaker falls through

    The fledgling automaker had reportedly been in talks with Nissan Motor Corp.

    By • March 25, 2024
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    Here are the ‘greenest’ cars of 2024

    Hyundai Motor Group and Toyota Motor Corp. produce 10 of the 12 most environmentally-friendly cars in the U.S., according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s GreenerCars report.

    By • March 21, 2024
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    Volkswagen, Mobileye expand autonomous driving collaboration

    The companies plan to add more advanced autonomous driving features to the automaker’s production vehicles, including its Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini and Porsche brands.  

    By • March 21, 2024
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    EPA softens vehicle emissions standards in win for automakers

    The final rule steadily tightens the requirements, giving automakers more time to ramp up EV sales.

    By • March 20, 2024
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    Automakers score victory as Energy Department weakens EV mileage rule

    The final regulation means vehicle manufacturers will be able to sell more gas-engine vehicles through 2030.

    By • March 19, 2024
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    Fisker to halt production, raise $150M with future in doubt

    The potential cash infusion and production stoppage could help the EV startup stay afloat as it seeks a partnership with a major automaker.

    By • March 18, 2024
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    Biden administration boosts EV supply chain with $2B lithium loan

    The money will fund processing facilities at Lithium Americas’ upcoming Nevada project. General Motors has exclusive purchasing rights to all lithium production for up to 15 years.

    By • March 18, 2024
  • Nissan Motor Corp. President and CEO Makoto Uchida and Toshihiro Mibe, director, president and representative executive officer at Honda Motor Co., speak at a press conference.
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    Honda, Nissan consider co-developing EVs, AI

    The nonbinding agreement could eventually help the companies catch up in the race to develop and go to market with EVs, as both automakers have fallen behind in recent years.

    By • March 15, 2024
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    New car affordability remains a concern despite falling prices

    Average transaction prices were nearly 14% higher last month than in February 2021, a Cox Automotive report found.

    By • March 14, 2024
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    Courtesy of Panasonic Energy of North America.

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    Panasonic Energy, H&T Recharge sign battery can supply deal

    The EV battery maker's latest transaction is part of its goal to strengthen its supply chain in North America, the company said.

    By • March 14, 2024
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    Schaeffler to open $230M Ohio auto manufacturing plant

    The Dover facility will produce parts like electric axles for light- and medium-duty vehicles and is expected to be finished by 2025.

    By • March 13, 2024
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    EV owners still dissatisfied with charging access, range: JD Power

    Plug-in hybrid owners are much less satisfied with their vehicles than all-electric owners, according to a survey.

    By Kalena Thomhave • March 12, 2024
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    The White House wants to know more about Tesla’s charging standard

    As more automakers switch to the EV maker's North American Charging Standard, regulators want to know how it will impact standards for public chargers.

    By • March 11, 2024
  • Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares and the automaker's South America COO Emanuele Cappellano pictured together in a press photo.
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    Stellantis invests 5.6B euros in South America

    The automaker plans to launch more than 40 new products through 2030, including vehicles powered by “Bio-Hybrid” powertrain technologies.

    By • March 11, 2024