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

Uber and bp to provide fast EV chargers to the ride-hailing company’s drivers

Uber drivers use electric vehicles at a rate more than eight times that of the general population in the U.S., an Uber spokesperson said.

By Dan Zukowski • March 31, 2023

Ford to make 500,000 EV pickup trucks a year at Tennessee plant

The 3,600-acre campus includes a battery manufacturing site that can delivery batteries and assembly packs within half an hour.

By Kate Magill • March 30, 2023

Biden ‘EV revolution’ delayed as utilities, carmakers await critical IRS guidance on Inflation Reduction Act

A domestic EV industry and a national charging network buildout await federal agency interpretations of complex IRA tax credit and supply chain requirements. 

By Herman K. Trabish • March 17, 2023

Honda restructures manufacturing operations for EV hub

The automaker is shifting away from gas vehicle production in Ohio and installing equipment to make EVs.

By Megan Ruggles • March 16, 2023

$700 million for community EV charging now available from federal grant program

Cities, counties, other local governments and tribes can apply for grants for public charging in urban and rural communities.

By Dan Zukowski • March 14, 2023

Rivian recalls more than 12,000 vehicles

The recall equals nearly half the EV company’s total production last year, as it strains to scale capacity.

By Kate Magill • March 2, 2023