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Ford F-150 Lightning Prices Increase After Production Restart
Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati Published March 30, 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning prices are increasing once again after the automaker restarted production of the all-electric pickup.
Ford Secures Nickel Supplies with $4.5 Billion Investment
Written by William Johnson, Teslarati Published March 30, 2023 Ford announced it has partnered with two entities to construct a nickel processing facility in Indonesia.
Ascend Elements Opens EV Battery Recycling Facility in Georgia
Ascend Elements Opens EV Battery Recycling Facility in Georgia Published March 30, 2023 Ascend Elements celebrated the grand opening of its first commercial-scale lithium-ion battery recycling facility at the end of March.
Partnership to Provide Consumers with Data on Used EV Battery Health
Written by Auto Remarketing Staff Published March 29, 2023 J.D. Power said March 29 it is collaborating with connected vehicle analytics and infrastructure company Motorq to provide insights to the auto industry based on connected vehicle data.
Lucid to Lay Off 1,300 Employees as Part of Restructuring Plan
Written by Maria Merano, Teslarati Published March 29, 2023 On March 27, Lucid Group, Inc. announced plans to lay off 18% of its workforce---about 1,300 employees, including executive positions.
Tesla Facing Lawsuit in 2019 Deaths of California Couple
Tesla Facing Lawsuit in 2019 Deaths of California Couple Written by David A. Wood, CarComplaints.
Lucid Air Recalled for Glitch Causing Electric Motor to Shut Down
Written by Maria Merano, Teslarati Published March 28, 2023 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalled 637 2022-2023 Lucid Air sedans with issues in their contactor switches.
MA Agency’s Budget Request to Focus on Clean Energy Plan
Written by Dave Fidlin, The Center Square Published March 28, 2023 The multi-pronged series of short- and long-range goals in place in Massachusetts’ clean energy and climate plan will serve as a bedrock for one agency’s fiscal year 2024 budget, according to officials.
Ford Expects $3B Loss on Tax-Subsidized EV Venture in 2023
Written by Scott McClallen, The Center Square Published March 28, 2023 Michigan taxpayers bet $1.6 billion in subsidies on Ford Motor Company's new BlueOval electric vehicle battery plant in Marshall, but Ford expects to lose $3 billion on its EVs this year, it recently told investors.
South Carolina Approves $9M Grant for Lithium Hydroxide Facility
Written by T.A. DeFeo, The Center Square Published March 28, 2023 The South Carolina Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved a $9 million Rural Infrastructure Fund grant for Chester County.
Survey: Tesla Cybertruck Not a ‘Real Truck’
Written by Simon Alvarez, Teslarati Published March 27, 2023 In late February, a study conducted by AmericanTrucks revealed about six out of 10 truck owners did not consider the Tesla Cybertruck a “real truck.
Self-Driving Cruise Chevy Bolt Rear-Ends Municipal Bus in San Francisco
Written by Iulian Dnistran, InsideEVs Published March 27, 2023 A driverless Chevrolet Bolt operated by GM’s Cruise robotaxi company was involved in a light accident March 23 in San Francisco, where it rear-ended a municipal bus in the right lane of the road.
Tesla's Safety Score 2.0 Updates Make System Fairer for Insurance
Written by Steven Loveday, InsideEVs Published March 27, 2023 Tesla is making major changes to its Safety Score system, primarily because the technology help determine individual premiums for its in-house auto insurance.
LGES to Quadruple Investment in AZ Battery Plant to $5.5B
Written by Maria Merano, Teslarati Published March 27, 2023 LG Energy Solution plans to increase its investment in an Arizona battery plant from $1.
Ford's Future EV Mega Factory in Tennessee Taking Shape
Written by Tom Moloughney, InsideEVs Published March 24, 2023 Construction at Ford's new electric truck and battery manufacturing mega campus, BlueOval City, in West Tennessee is on track and projected to begin production in 2025.
South Carolina Becomes Battery Hotbed with $1.6B in Investments
Written by William Johnson, Teslarati Published March 23, 2023 With the growth in demand for EVs, the need for lithium-ion batteries to fuel them has also grown, provoking many automakers to invest in battery production and lithium extraction as they look to ramp production dramatically in the coming years.
Volkswagen to Become Global EV Battery Supplier, Invest in Mining
Written by Steven Loveday, InsideEVs Published March 22, 2023 Recently, Volkswagen Group's new CEO Oliver Blume suggested the company's electric vehicle partnership with Ford is "intensifying.
Detroit Unveils Parking Department's 100% EV Fleet
Written by William Johnson, Teslarati Published March 22, 2023 The City of Detroit unveiled its first department fleet to be comprised of only electric vehicles.
31% of Americans Still Won’t Consider EVs: Poll
Written by Simon Alvarez, Teslarati Published March 22, 2023 A new poll revealed 31% of Americans still would not consider electric vehicles when purchasing their next car, while just over one-third would consider it.
Ford F-150 Lightning Lot Fire Leads to Recall of 18 Trucks
Written by Stephen Rivers, CarScoops Published March 21, 2023 Ford is recalling 18 units of its F-150 Lightning truck over fears they might spontaneously catch on fire.
Tesla Cybertruck Production Fakes Making the Rounds
Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati Published March 21, 2023 As Tesla Cybertruck production nears, fake images of the vehicle being manufactured and rolling off production lines are being shared on the internet.
Scratched EV Battery? Insurers May Have to Junk the Whole Car
Written by Nick Carey, Paul Lienert and Sarah Mcfarlane, Reuters Published March 21, 2023 For many electric vehicles, there is no way to repair or assess even slightly damaged battery packs after accidents, forcing insurance companies to write off cars with few miles---leading to higher premiums and undercutting gains from going electric.
Oregon’s EV Incentive Program Running Out of Money
Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati Published March 21, 2023 Oregon’s electric vehicle incentive program---widely publicized for bringing the price of a Tesla Model 3 well below $30,000---is being suspended for a year starting in May, because it is running out of money.
IIHS VP Makes Safety Suggestions Based on Future of Heavy EVs
Written by Steven Loveday, InsideEVs Published March 20, 2023 In late 2022, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) did a simulation to assess whether its crash test equipment could handle a large and heavy EV.
Some Ford Dealers Leaving EV Sales Program
Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati Published March 20, 2023 Ford dealers are beginning to push back and drop out of the Model e EV sales program, launched by the Detroit-based automaker last year in hopes of encouraging dealerships to carry, sell and deliver EVs.
Rhode Island’s DRIVE EV Program Encourages Sustainable Transport
Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati Published March 16, 2023 Rhode Island is offering new incentives to encourage the purchase of electric vehicles with its new DRIVE EV program.
Electrify America Launches Its 1st EV Fast Charging Station in Hawaii
Written by Steven Loveday, InsideEVs Published March 16, 2023 Electrify America opened its first fast charging station in Hawaii, which means the network is now present in 47 states plus the District of Columbia.
Honda Prepares U.S. Manufacturing Plants for EV Production
Written by Mark Kane, InsideEVs Published March 16, 2023 Honda announced several crucial steps to establish an EV Hub in Ohio, where the company intends to produce its next-generation all-electric cars.
Rivian Issues 2nd Airbag-Related Recall in a Month
Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati Published March 16, 2023 Rivian is recalling 2022-2023 R1S all-electric SUVs to confront potentially improper securing of the side curtain airbags, the second issue related to airbags in the past month.
Rising Rates Short Circuit EV Home Charging Satisfaction
Published March 16, 2023 The growing electric vehicle marketplace has encountered rising electricity rates due in part to the recent U.
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