Industry standards are essential to EV adoption in the US: ANSI report

A new roadmap from the American National Standards Institute lays out dozens of recommendations to support the widespread deployment of electric vehicles.

By Eric Walz • June 16, 2023

Ford and GM execs have lingering questions about the Inflation Reduction Act

Automakers are anxiously awaiting further federal guidance on how to ensure their vehicles qualify for EV consumer tax credits.

By Kate Magill • June 16, 2023

Will Stellantis use Tesla’s EV charging standard? It’s thinking about it.

The automaker is evaluating whether to adopt the North American Charging Standard after Ford and General Motors struck deals with Tesla to use its Supercharger network.

By Michael Brady • June 15, 2023

Toyota revamps its EV strategy as competition and government mandates mount

The automaker’s plans include developing solid-state, lithium-ion batteries for future electric vehicles with driving ranges over 600 miles.

By Eric Walz • June 14, 2023

Global EV sales to reach 700M units by 2040: BloombergNEF

The report predicts that total electric vehicle sales across all segments could reach a cumulative $8.8 trillion by 2030.

By Eric Walz • June 14, 2023

DOE announces $192M for battery recycling, says lithium storage market could grow tenfold by 2030

Rapid growth in the lithium battery market is being driven by the growing adoption of electric vehicles and the need for stationary storage, the U.S. Department of Energy said.

By Robert Walton • June 14, 2023

Ford opens its $2B electric vehicle factory in Cologne, Germany

Ford converted the 90-year-old factory to produce its next-generation EVs for the European market, including an electric version of the popular Explorer SUV.

By Eric Walz • June 13, 2023

GM, Samsung SDI to build $3B battery cell plant in Indiana

With the latest investment, the automaker will spend over $4 billion to expand its operations in the state.

By Sara Samora • June 13, 2023

Toyota to invest $50M in new Michigan battery lab

The facility, expected to open in 2025, will evaluate batteries for the automaker’s electric and hybrid vehicles sold in North America.

By Eric Walz • June 12, 2023

7 trends transforming the automotive industry

Technology is reshaping how car makers design, build, sell and service vehicles as they shift to electrification, boost domestic manufacturing and develop new hardware and software partnerships.

By Eric Walz • June 12, 2023

GM invests over $1B to boost EV battery production

The automaker and its joint venture partner POSCO Future M want to increase the production of cathode active material.   

By Eric Walz • June 6, 2023

Toyota to launch its first US-assembled battery-electric SUV

To help with production, the automaker will invest another $2.1 billion in its North Carolina EV battery factory.

By Eric Walz • June 1, 2023

Stellantis inks development deal with lithium-sulfur battery maker

Lyten and the EV maker aim to bring the batteries to market by the second half of the decade.

By Kate Magill • May 31, 2023

LG Energy Solution, Hyundai to build $4.3B joint battery cell plant in Georgia

The two South Korea-based companies will locate the facility near Hyundai’s upcoming EV campus.

By Sara Samora • May 30, 2023

Energy Department cancels $200M Microvast battery grant

The Texas-based battery maker said the decision will not impact its commitment to grow its U.S. manufacturing footprint.

By Sara Samora • May 23, 2023

Seventh auto supplier follows Hyundai to Georgia

Seohan Auto Georgia brings auto parts manufacturers' investments in support of the EV campus to nearly $2 billion.

By Sara Samora • April 27, 2023

GM, Samsung SDI partner on $3B battery factory

The new site comes amid the automaker's plans to double EV production in the second half of the year, up to 100,000 vehicles made in North America.

By Kate Magill • April 26, 2023

Tesla says lack of lithium refining capacity will become EV production ‘choke point’

The EV maker is expanding its lithium production in the U.S. and calling on other companies to do so, too.

By Kate Magill • April 24, 2023

Canoo secures lease for Oklahoma manufacturing facility

The EV maker will occupy a 500,000 square-foot site, with room for expansion, as it prepares to scale vehicle production.

By Megan Ruggles • April 20, 2023

Booming EV sales amp up the pressure on cities and companies to meet charging demand

“This is a wake-up call,” an executive at an energy management company said. “The transformation required to enable widespread vehicle electrification will be a massive challenge.”

By Dan Zukowski • April 13, 2023

Ford to invest $1.3 billion to overhaul Canada manufacturing site for EV production

The automaker will retool existing buildings and add a battery assembly facility next year.

By Megan Ruggles • April 12, 2023

Tighter EPA vehicle emissions standards may speed up electric vehicle transition

The new emissions standards would apply to 2027 through 2032 model-year vehicles, but they would not mandate EVs, leaving it up to automakers to decide how to meet the rules.

By Dan Zukowski • April 12, 2023

With electric delivery vehicles in high demand, GM’s Brightdrop sold out for the year

The company has over 30 commercial customers covering parcel delivery, retail, rental and service-based utilities.

By Dan Zukowski • April 7, 2023

Lyft expands electric-vehicle option to riders in 14 cities and counties

Business riders will be able to request hybrid or electric vehicles beginning April 17.

By Dan Zukowski • April 6, 2023

Ford invests in Indonesia nickel supplier to shore up critical EV battery materials

The automaker aims to bolster its supply chain as it builds two major EV manufacturing hubs.

By Kate Magill • April 4, 2023