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Toyota to assemble new EV at Indiana plant
The automaker will add up to 340 jobs at the facility with a $1.4B investment.
By Haley Cawthon • April 25, 2024 -
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Facing pricing pressure, Ford takes big loss on EVs
CEO Jim Farley called the segment a “huge drag” on the automaker and the industry overall.
By Haley Cawthon • April 25, 2024 -
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Nissan slashes operating profit amid sales dip
The automaker lowered its forecasted sales volume for fiscal year 2023 to 3.44 million vehicles last week.
By Haley Cawthon • April 24, 2024 -
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GM aims to build up to 300K EVs in 2024
The automaker anticipates that new electric vehicle launches will help it achieve its ambitious sales targets in 2024.
By Eric Walz • April 24, 2024 -
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Tesla accelerates launch of new models
The EV maker said production for a new vehicle lineup will start months earlier than originally announced and include a more affordable model.
By Haley Cawthon • April 23, 2024 -
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GM Energy rolls out its first vehicle-to-home EV charging products
The bidirectional charging technology allows an electric vehicle’s battery to provide backup power to homes.
By Eric Walz • April 22, 2024 -
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Tesla recalls Cybertruck to fix accelerator pedal problem
The recall is Tesla’s fourth this year and involves 3,878 Cybertrucks manufactured from Nov. 13, 2023 through April 4.
By Eric Walz • April 20, 2024 -
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Honda details progress on Ohio EV hub
The automaker is retooling facilities in Marysville, Anna and East Liberty, Ohio.
By Eric Walz • April 18, 2024 -
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Rivian cuts 1% of workforce
The EV maker said the latest round of layoffs are part of a continued effort to right-size the business.
By Haley Cawthon • April 18, 2024 -
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Satisfaction gap widens between EV and ICE tires
BFGoodrich, Continental, Falken, Goodyear, Hankook, Kumho and Michelin are among the top-performing original equipment tire brands, according to a J.D. Power study.
By Kalena Thomhave • April 16, 2024 -
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BMW, Rimac Technology to co-produce battery tech for EVs
The electric vehicle technology company expects the partnership — its largest and most ambitious yet — will help it become a high-volume Tier 1 automotive supplier.
By Eric Walz • April 16, 2024 -
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Tesla to cut 10% of global workforce: reports
CEO Elon Musk cited the company’s push for cost reduction and existence of duplicative roles as reasons for the layoffs.
By Eric Walz • April 15, 2024 -
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Cruise to resume mapping for robotaxis in Phoenix
It’s the first deployment of the company’s vehicles on public roads since California regulators suspended its permits last fall.
By Eric Walz • April 11, 2024 -
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Kia wants electrified vehicles to make up 58% of sales by 2030
The automaker will lean more into hybrid vehicles as short-term EV demand stagnates.
By Eric Walz • April 11, 2024 -
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How cities are building out public EV charging infrastructure
As more electric vehicles hit the road, municipalities and property owners are working with contractors to deploy public charging infrastructure.
By Joe Burns • Updated April 12, 2024 -
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Elon Musk teases Tesla robotaxi
The CEO’s announcement comes five years after he first told investors Tesla expected to put one million robotaxis on the road in 2020.
By Haley Cawthon • April 9, 2024 -
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Rivian keeps production pace as it preps for plant retooling
The startup’s CFO said the new technology at the facility will result in “significant cost savings.”
By Haley Cawthon • April 9, 2024 -
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Ford to expand hybrid offerings, delay EV launches
With demand for EVs decreasing, the automaker will focus on launching new hybrid models and upgrading its manufacturing facilities.
By Eric Walz • April 5, 2024 -
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Tesla deliveries fall to lowest level since 2020
The automaker produced over 46,000 more vehicles than it delivered in Q1 2024.
By Eric Walz • April 4, 2024 -
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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 Haley Cawthon • 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 Eric Walz • April 1, 2024 -
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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 Michael Brady • 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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