EVs: Page 2


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    Biden administration proposes expanding tax credits for EV charger installations

    The proposed rule would expand on January guidance from the Treasury Department, allowing the tax credit to be accessed per individual charging port installed.

    By Robert Walton • Sept. 23, 2024
  • A worker assembles a battery pack for the BMW X5 xDrive45e at the automaker's factory in South Carolina.
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    BMW taps Redwood Materials for battery recycling

    The company will work directly with BMW of North America at over 700 locations, including dealerships and distribution centers, to collect batteries for recycling.

    By Sept. 23, 2024
  • The steering wheel of the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe.
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    Courtesy of Hyundai Motor America
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    Car owners appreciate some new tech, but not all: JD Power

    Features like smart climate control are welcome additions, but others fail to solve a problem, per a survey of nearly 82,000 new vehicle owners.

    By Kalena Thomhave • Sept. 20, 2024
  • The 2025 electric Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan with black metallic paint option.
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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 Sept. 18, 2024
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    Vehicle inventory is improving, but affordability remains an issue: report

    New car supply increases in July were weighted toward vehicles priced over $30,000, per Cars Commerce.

    By Kalena Thomhave • Sept. 17, 2024
  • A white Jaguar I-Pace SUV operated by Waymo stopped at an intersection while waiting for a pedestrian to cross from the right.
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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 Sept. 17, 2024
  • A press photo of the BrightDrop, Zevo 600 and Zevo 400 electric cargo vans.
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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 Sept. 17, 2024
  • A rendering of a flagship charging station co-branded by EVgo and GM Energy.
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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 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
  • GM CEO Mary Barra and Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung  signing the collaboration agreement while seated at a table covered in a black table cloth.
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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 Sept. 12, 2024
  • The interior of the Tesla Model 3 with its center-mounted touchscreen display
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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 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 Sept. 11, 2024
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    Courtesy of American Battery Technology Co.

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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
  • Hyundai Motor Co. CEO and President, Jaehoon Chang, speaks at the company Investor Say event in Seoul, South Korea on Aug 27.
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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 Sept. 10, 2024
  • The new Chevrolet Blazer EV, Chevrolet Equinox EV and Chevrolet Silverado EV RST placed together for a media photo.
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    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 Sept. 9, 2024
  • Pictured are Toyota Motor Corp. president Koji Sato (left), and Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW, posing in front of a Toyota and BMW vehicle.
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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 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 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 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 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
  • Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller posing with a white Polestar electric vehicle.
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    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 Aug. 30, 2024
  • The hardware components of the Waymo Driver mounted on the roof of a Jaguar I-Pace SUV ride-hailing vehicle operated by Waymo.
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    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 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 Aug. 29, 2024
  • A parking space painted with "EV charging only" with a charger behind it
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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