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Report: New England's Embrace of EVs, Infrastructure
Written by Brent Addleman, The Center Square Published July 5, 2023 Five of six New England states have earned praise through a new report examining electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.
Tesla Giga Texas Model Y Line to Pause, Some Workers to Shift to Cybertruck: Observer
Written by Simon Alvarez, Teslarati Published July 2, 2023 According to an observer of Gigafactory Texas, Tesla will be pausing Giga Texas’ Model Y line for upgrades at the beginning of July.
Nikola Electric Semi Truck Fire Incident: Defective Batteries a Possibility
Written by Suvrat Kothari, InsideEVs Published July 1, 2023 A few days after multiple Nikola electric semi-trucks were engulfed in fire in Phoenix, AZ, new information revealed the trucks’ battery modules had defects.
Electrify America to Add NACS Connector by 2025
Published June 29, 2023 Electrify America announced June 29 it will add the North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector to Electrify America and Electrify Canada's fast charging networks as part of the company's commitment to broaden charging solutions for EV drivers today and in the future.
Stellantis Launches Free2move Charge to Make it ‘Easy to Always Be Charged’
Published June 28, 2023 Stellantis on June 27 launched Free2move Charge, a 360-degree system that will seamlessly deliver charging and energy management to address all EV customer needs, anywhere and in any way.
Chevy Silverado EV Won't Get Tesla’s NACS Port Until 2025 Model Year
Written by Iulian Dnistran, Inside EVs Published June 28, 2023 General Motors doesn’t expect to equip the all-new Chevrolet Silverado EV pickup with Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector until the 2025 model year, according to Reuters.
EV Consideration at Record High, but Dealers Feel Unprepared
Published June 27, 2023 Despite growing interest, a gap exists between consumer enthusiasm for electric vehicles (EVs) and their actual purchasing decisions, according to new research released June 27 by Cox Automotive.
GM, Australian Company Partner to Build EV Battery Component Factory in Louisiana
Published June 27, 2023 General Motors Co. and Element 25 Limited announced June 26 an agreement for Element 25 to supply up to 32,500 metric tons of manganese sulfate annually to support the annual production of more than 1 million GM EVs in North America.
Volvo Adopts Tesla’s NACS Connector for EVs
Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati Published June 27, 2023 Volvo said June 27 it will adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), opting to use the connector for its EVs, making Volvo the latest major automaker to do so.
Lordstown Motors Files for Bankruptcy, Sues Foxconn for ‘Bad Faith’
Written by Iulian Dnistran, InsideEVs Published June 27, 2023 Ohio-based Lordstown Motors, the maker of the Endurance all-electric pickup truck, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is looking for a new owner, the company announced June 27.
Tesla Cybertruck Looks Production Ready in Recent Appearance
Written by Simon Alvarez, Teslarati Published June 26, 2023 The Tesla Cybertruck appeared to have stolen the show at the inaugural Electrified Cars & Coffee meet June 25 at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles.
Fisker Delivers First 22 Electric SUVs in U.S.
Published June 26, 2023 Fisker Inc. announced June 23 it has begun making its first deliveries of the Fisker Ocean SUV to customers in the U.
Ford Gets $9.2B Federal Loan to Build 3 EV Battery Factories
Written by Iulian Dnistran, InsideEVs Published June 23, 2023 Ford received a huge $9.2 billion loan from the U.
Lordstown Motors Founder Offloads Entire Stake in Embattled EV Maker
Written by Simon Alvarez, Teslarati Published June 22, 2023 Stephen Burns, founder and former CEO of Lordstown Motors, sold his entire stake in the EV maker.
First Rivian R2 Model to Be Revealed in 2024, Priced from $40,000
Written by Iulian Dnistran, InsideEVs Published June 22, 2023 Rivian will reveal the first model in the smaller, more affordable R2 range in early 2024, according to the company’s CFO Claire McDonough, who spoke with Emmanuel Rosner during Deutsche Bank’s Global Auto Industry Conference Call.
Washington Hits Accelerator on Incentivizing Switch to EVs
Written by Brett Davis, The Center Square Published June 22, 2023 The Washington State Legislature’s Joint Transportation Committee was updated on a draft final report on encouraging high consumption fuel users, or HCFUs, to switch to electric vehicles.
Tesla Dominates List of Most American-Made Vehicles
Written by Eric Loveday, InsideEVs Published June 21, 2023 Once considered an EV startup, automaker Tesla has progressed far beyond that status now, recently landing the top four spots in Cars.
The Future of Internal Combustion Engines
Written by Mike Imlay, SEMA News Published June 21, 2023 To paraphrase Mark Twain, reports of the internal combustion engine's imminent demise have been greatly exaggerated.
Hyundai Shares How it Plans to Hit 2 Million EV Sales Per Year by 2030
Published June 20, 2023 Hyundai Motor Company hosted its 2023 CEO Investor Day on June 20 in Seoul, South Korea, unveiling its visionary mid- to long-term business strategies and financial plans.
Florida Bans Direct-to-Consumer Car Sales for Legacy Brands
Written by Christopher Smith, InsideEVs Published June 20, 2023 A new Florida law, House Bill 637, recently signed by Gov.
Rivian Adopts Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS)
Written by Simon Alvarez, Teslarati Published June 20, 2023 The Tesla “NACS Coalition” has welcomed its newest member, as electric vehicle maker Rivian recently announced it reached an agreement with Tesla to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its vehicles.
Stellantis, Foxconn Joint Venture to Make Semiconductors for Auto Industry
Published June 20, 2023 Stellantis N.V. and Hon Hai Technology Group, aka Foxconn, announced June 20 the creation of SiliconAuto, a 50/50 joint venture dedicated to designing and selling a family of state-of-the-art semiconductors to supply the automotive industry, including Stellantis, starting in 2026.
DCR Systems’ Ohio Location Becoming Rivian Certified
Published June 19, 2023 DCR Systems announced its Mentor, OH, location is becoming a Rivian Certified Collision Center.
Nikola Laying Off 270 Employees to Cut Costs, Sharpen Focus on North America
Written by Dan Mihalascu, InsideEVs Published June 19, 2023 Electric vehicle startup Nikola Motor said June 16 it will lay off a total of 270 employees across its European and U.
Action Needed to Keep Charging Concerns from Short Circuiting EV Purchase Consideration
Published June 17, 2023 As automotive manufacturers pour billions of dollars into their electrification strategies and roll out new fully electric vehicles, new-vehicle buyer consideration is increasing, albeit slowly, according to the J.
Ferrari Says EV Factory Completion Date is Close
Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati Published June 13, 2023 At a recent investor conference, Ferrari CEO Bendetto Vigna revealed the company's electric vehicle supercar production factory is expected to be completed in June 2024.
South Dakota to See Increase in EV Charging Stations
South Dakota to See Increase in EV Charging Stations Written by Baylee Peterson, Dakota News Now Published June 13, 2023 While electric vehicle charging stations are few and far between in South Dakota, many say it shouldn’t discourage residents from purchasing an EV.
Toyota Changes Tune on EVs, Announces New Battery Tech
Written by Simon Alvarez, Teslarati Published June 13, 2023 While Toyota has been lagging in the battery-electric vehicle segment, a recent announcement suggested things may be changing.
Dark Side of Tesla Autopilot: NHTSA Data Reveals 736 Crashes, 17 Deaths
Written by Suvrat Kothari, InsideEVs Published June 13, 2023 Tesla's Autopilot, which lets the vehicle drive under supervised autonomy under certain conditions, may have been responsible for way more road accidents than previous estimates.
Bathtub for Burning Cars: German Company’s Solution for EV Fires
Written by Suvrat Kothari, InsideEVs Published June 9, 2023 The idea of submerging a burning vehicle into a giant bathtub might seem odd at first, but it’s a real solution proposed by German company Ellermann Eurocon.
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