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Toyota’s CEO-to-Be Outlines Leadership Team Bullish on EVs
Written by Yuri Kageyama, AP Published Feb. 13, 2023 The next president at Japan’s top automaker Toyota, Koji Sato, introduced a management team Feb.
Tesla Cybertruck Initial Production Clears Potential Speed Bump
Written by Simon Alvarez, Teslarati Published Feb. 13, 2023 Gigafactory Texas is being prepared to build the Tesla Cybertruck, expected to enter initial production this summer.
Ram Reveals All-Electric Ram 1500 REV, Opens Online Reservations
Published Feb. 13, 2023 The Ram Truck brand unveiled its highly anticipated all-new Ram 1500 REV battery-electric truck for the first time Feb.
GlobalFoundries, GM to Produce Semiconductor Chips in Upstate NY
Published Feb. 10, 2023 General Motors Co. and GlobalFoundries on Feb. 9 announced a strategic, long-term agreement establishing a dedicated capacity corridor exclusively for GM’s chip supply.
Ram's First Electric Pickup Name Has Familiar Ring
Written by Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press Published Feb. 10, 2023 The long-awaited electric pickup by Ram Trucks will add a twist to a familiar name.
Volkswagen Recalls ID.4 to Address Stalling Issue
Written by Maria Merano, Teslarati Published Feb. 9, 2023 Volkswagen initiated an ID.4 recall to address a stalling issue caused by software problems.
Old EV Batteries Being Reused as Energy Storage Devices in CA
Written by Maria Merano, Teslarati Published Feb. 9, 2023 Electric vehicles are here to stay, and the subject of what to do with their battery packs once they are no longer suitable for the road remains a key concern among skeptics.
Fatal 2021 TX Tesla Crash Tied to Excessive Speed, Not Autopilot
Written by Simon Alvarez, Teslarati Published Feb. 9, 2023 The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) confirmed Feb.
Collision Repairers Should Invest Now in ‘People, Capacity and Innovation’
Written by Abby Andrews, Autobody News Published Feb. 8, 2023 Auto body shop owners and managers must be aware of and ready to face the long-term effects of the COVID pandemic, said Sean Carey, president of SCG Management Consultants, in his Jan.
Ford to Unveil Radical New Plan to Improve Quality, Profitability
Written by William Johnson, Teslarati Published Feb. 8, 2023 Ford executives will unveil the company’s new expansion plan at a “fireside chat” with auto analyst Rod Lache, Feb.
MIT Study: Self-Driving Cars Could Drive Up Carbon Emissions
Written by Scott McClallen, The Center Square Published Feb. 8, 2023 A new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology says the computers that power autonomous cars could become a significant source of carbon emissions if widely adopted.
Rivian Adventure Network Reaches the East Coast
Written by William Johnson, Teslarati Published Feb. 8, 2023 Rivian has placed its first Adventure Network fast charger on the East Coast, as it works to introduce 600 locations across the country.
Minnesota Legislators Ponder Household Energy Efficiency Tax Credits
Written by Mary Stroka, The Center Square Published Feb. 8, 2023 Minnesota legislators are considering a refundable tax credit of up to $2,000 for residents who invest in energy efficiency.
Hunter Engineering Focuses on Developing Strategic Solutions for Collision Repairers
By Stacey Phillips, Autobody NewsPublished Feb. 7, 2023In the 1930s, Lee Hunter Jr., a 23-year-old architectural student in St.
Tesla Cybertruck Prototype Sports New Side Mirror Design in Recent Sighting
Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati Published Feb. 7, 2023 A Tesla Cybertruck prototype was spotted on public roads in Palo Alto, CA, sporting a new side mirror design.
Tesla Model Y Projected to Save Wisconsin Police Department $80,000
Tesla Model Y Projected to Save Wisconsin Police Department $80,000 Written by Steven Loveday, InsideEVs Published Feb.
Ford in ‘Deep Development’ of Next-Generation EV Pickup Truck
Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati Published Feb. 7, 2023 Ford is in “deep development” of its next-generation electric vehicles, including a new, full-size EV pickup that will complement the automaker’s already-successful F-150 Lightning.
Wyoming, U.S. Government Clashing Over EV Infrastructure Placement
Written by William Johnson, Teslarati Published Feb. 7, 2023 The State of Wyoming and the federal government are arguing over where the state should place EV infrastructure.
Hertz Doubles Down on Electrification Following Record Earnings
Written by William Johnson, Teslarati Published Feb. 7, 2023 Hertz announced it will continue rapidly electrifying its fleet of rental vehicles following its record earnings report for 2022.
Critical Nature of ADAS Functionality Could Result in More Vehicle Safety Inspection Programs
Written by John Yoswick, Autobody News Published Feb. 7, 2023 About 15 states currently have some sort of periodic safety inspection for vehicles, but with drivers increasingly reliant on ADAS features, those existing state programs likely need to evolve---and more states are likely to want to find ways to ensure driver assistance features are functioning properly.
New I-CAR Vehicle Technology and Trends 2023 Course Helps Repairers Prepare for the Future
With the growing number of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) on new vehicle models, it is becoming increasingly important for collision repairers to understand how they are designed and operate.
Tesla’s Price War Putting Pressure on Suppliers
Written by Simon Alvarez, Teslarati Published Feb. 3, 2023 Tesla started a price war in January, and as it tries to keep its costs as optimized as possible, some of its suppliers are preparing to feel pressure.
Rivian Celebrates Production Milestones but Will Cut 6% of Workforce as Price War Looms
By Mark Kane, InsideEVs, and Joey Klender, Teslarati Published Feb. 1, 2023 There is no doubt 2022 was a challenging but fruitful year for Rivian, which, according to a video posted to YouTube, produced 25,051 electric vehicles, 20,332 of which were delivered to customers.
Volkswagen Group, GM: No Plans to Cut EV Prices to Follow Tesla, Ford
Written by Simon Alvarez, Teslarati, and Steven Loveday, InsideEVs Published Feb. 1, 2023 While competitors such as Tesla and Ford have initiated price cuts on their most popular all-electric vehicles, General Motors and Volkswagen Group have both said they intend to keep their EVs’ prices at their current level.
Cybertruck Production Beta Gets Seal of Approval from Musk
Cybertruck Production Beta Gets Seal of Approval from Musk Written by Simon Alvarez, Teslarati Published Feb.
Court Upholds Minnesota’s ‘Clean Car Rule’ Tied to California
Written by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press Published Feb. 1, 2023 The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Jan.
Virginia House Votes to Repeal Clean Cars Law
Written by Charlie Paullin, Virginia Mercury Published Feb. 1, 2023 Republicans in the Virginia House of Delegates passed legislation Jan.
California Considers Authorizing Self-Driving Semi-Trucks
Written by Maggie Angst, The Sacramento Bee Published Jan. 31, 2023 Following years of pleadings from the autonomous vehicle industry, California officials are revisiting a statewide policy that prohibits self-driving semi-trucks and big rigs on its roads.
Hyundai to Invest $8.5 Billion in EV Development, U.S. Factory
Written by Iulian Dnistran, InsideEVs Published Jan. 31, 2023 Hyundai Motor Company, which owns the Hyundai, Kia and Genesis brands, announced it will invest $8.
Tesla Repair Costs Lead Insurance Companies to Write Off Damaged Brand-New EVs
Written by Gustavo Henrique Ruffo, autoevolution Published Jan. 31, 2023 It has been covered several times how difficult Tesla vehicles are to repair.
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