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GM Investing $650M to Develop Major U.S. Lithium Mine

Published Jan. 31, 2023 General Motors Co. and Lithium Americas Corp. announced Jan. 31 they will jointly invest to develop the Thacker Pass mine in Nevada, the largest known source of lithium in the U.
January 31, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Ford to Increase Mustang Mach-E Production While Cutting Prices

Published Jan. 30, 2023 With its new EV supply chain coming online, Ford is significantly increasing production of the Mustang Mach-E this year to help reduce customer wait times and to take advantage of streamlined costs to reduce prices across the board, making Mustang Mach-E even more accessible to customers and keeping it competitive in the marketplace.
January 30, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Tesla Model S Catches Fire Unexpectedly, Crews Struggle to Extinguish

Written by Steven Loveday, InsideEVs Published Jan. 30, 2023 According to Metro Fire of Sacramento, a Tesla Model S electric sedan caught fire unexpectedly while it was moving at highway speeds in California.
January 30, 2023 Autobody News Staff

LG Energy Solution in ‘Active Discussions’ with EV Makers for Battery Supply from AZ Plant

Written by Maria Merano, Teslarati Published Jan. 27, 2023 LG Energy Solution (LGES) said in a conference call Jan.
January 27, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Manchin’s Bid to Stop Some EVs from Getting $7.5K Tax Credit Blocked by Fellow Democrat

Written by Maria Merano, Teslarati Published Jan. 27, 2023 U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-MI, successfully opposed a proposal by fellow Democrat, U.
January 27, 2023 Autobody News Staff

As California Sales of Zero Emission Vehicles Increase, Rebates Underfunded

Written by Ria Roebuck Joseph, The Center Square Published Jan. 26, 2023 At the heart of California’s push toward green energy is the promotion of affordable and efficient electric vehicles.
January 26, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Toyota CEO Steps Down, Opening Up Possibility of New EV Strategy

Written by William Johnson, Teslarati Published Jan. 26, 2023 Akio Toyoda, long-time Toyota CEO and grandson of the company’s founder, announced he will leave his position later this year.
January 26, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Tesla Cybertruck to Enter Limited Production This Summer

Written by Johnna Crider, Teslarati Published Jan. 26, 2023 Tesla Cybertruck limited production is set to begin this summer, CEO Elon Musk said during the company’s Q4 2022 earnings call Jan.
January 26, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Gas-Powered Cars Cheaper to Fuel than Electric in Late 2022

Published Jan. 25, 2023 2022’s final quarter brought relief at the pump for drivers of traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles as the cost to drive 100 miles dropped by more than $2.
January 25, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Manchin to Introduce Bill to Enforce $7,500 EV Tax Credit Battery Rules

Written by Steven Loveday, InsideEVs Published Jan. 25, 2023 U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-WV, who was integral in getting the new U.
January 25, 2023 Autobody News Staff

California Wants to Hold Accountable Unreliable EV Charging Networks

California Wants to Hold Accountable Unreliable EV Charging Networks Written by Simon Alvarez, Teslarati Published Jan.
January 25, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Tesla Confirms New $3.6B Nevada Plant for Semi, 4680 Cell Production

Written by Dan Mihalascu, InsideEVs Published Jan. 25, 2023 As indicated by Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo in a Jan.
January 25, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Nissan Could Ditch Titan, Pivot to Smaller Electric Pickup Instead

Written by Andrei Nedelea, InsideEVs Published Jan. 24, 2023 It has been rumored for months that Nissan is looking to cut the Titan full-size pickup from its lineup, possibly because the model has been underperforming in the sales charts in recent years.
January 24, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Study: Michigan Toll Roads Could Cost $10B Now to Raise $2B by 2030

Written by Scott McClallen, The Center Square Published Jan. 24, 2023 The Michigan Department of Transportation has commissioned a study about enacting highway toll roads to raise revenue to fix roads.
January 24, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Florida Senate Committee Discusses Possible Fee Hikes on EVs

Written by Andrew Powell, The Center Square Published Jan. 24, 2023 The Florida Senate Committee of Transportation met in Tallahassee on Jan.
January 24, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Cox Automotive Pilots New Mobile EV Battery Health Tool

Published Jan. 24, 2023 Trust matters when it comes to car buying in both wholesale and retail. To drive confidence and transparency in the new and used EV market and help optimize battery first life, Cox Automotive on Jan.
January 24, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Tesla to Unveil Plans for $3.5B Semi Plant in Nevada

Written by Simon Alvarez, Teslarati Published Jan. 24, 2023 In his first State of the State address Jan.
January 24, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Tesla Asks for Support of VA Bill to Streamline Showroom Opening Process

Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati Published Jan. 24, 2023 Tesla is asking for help in a new fight against dealerships, as the automaker is pushing for a Virginia House bill to be passed through a transportation subcommittee Jan.
January 24, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Pennsylvania Bill Defrays Charging Station Cost for EV Owners

By Anthony Hennen, The Center Square Published Jan. 24, 2023 Electric vehicle owners could see some savings thanks to the state government, but the benefits would flow to the already well-off.
January 24, 2023 Autobody News Staff

GM and LG Call Off Partnership for 4th Battery Plant; GM Seeks New Partner

Written by Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press Published Jan. 23, 2023 General Motors and LG Energy Solution have tentatively called off plans to build a fourth battery cell plant in the U.
January 23, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Chevrolet Releases Silverado EV’s Towing Capacity Test Results

Written by Maria Merano, Teslarati Published Jan. 23, 2023 General Motors said the Chevrolet Silverado EV RST---expected to hit the market by 2024--will offer up to 10,000 pounds of max towing on some variants.
January 23, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Tesla Cybertruck Casting Molds Reportedly Arrive at Giga Texas

Written by Steven Loveday, InsideEVs Published Jan. 23, 2023 As Tesla approaches Cybertruck production, supposed to begin this year, the community of watchers has been uncovering more details on a regular basis.
January 23, 2023 Autobody News Staff

GM Has Designed a Small Electric Pickup Truck to Gauge Interest

Written by Adrian Padeanu, Motor1.com Published Jan. 20, 2023 The Chevrolet S10 is a small truck General Motors refuses to sell in the U.
January 20, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Court Rules Rivian, Lucid May Sell Vehicles Direct to Consumers in Illinois

Written by Seyfarth Shaw, JD Supra Published Jan. 20, 2023 On Dec. 19, an Illinois state trial court issued an order dismissing, with prejudice, a complaint filed by the Illinois Automobile Dealers Association (IADA) and numerous individual franchised dealers against Rivian, Lucid and the Illinois Secretary of State.
January 20, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Report: Tesla ‘Uses Its Profits as a Weapon’

Written by Mark Kane, InsideEVs Published Jan. 20, 2023 Tesla's recent worldwide price reduction continues to be a hot topic, as it might significantly affect other manufacturers.
January 20, 2023 Autobody News Staff

GM Investing $918 Million in 4 U.S. Facilities for V-8 Engine Production, EV Components

Published Jan. 20, 2023 General Motors Co. announced Jan. 20 plans to invest $918 million in four U.
January 20, 2023 Autobody News Staff

J.D. Power Creates Index to Measure Roadblocks to EV Adoption, Parity to Gas-Powered Vehicles

Published Jan. 20, 2023 J.D. Power, a global leader in data analytics and consumer intelligence, on Jan.
January 20, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Virginia Rejects Ford Battery Plant Investment Over Partner’s Political Ties

Written by Dan Mihalascu, InsideEVs Published Jan. 19, 2023 In December, reports surfaced about Ford Motor Company's plans to build a new battery plant in the U.
January 19, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Tesla Begins Implementing Automated Quality Control at Fremont, CA, Factory

Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati Published Jan. 19, 2023 Tesla is beginning to implement an automated quality control system at its Fremont, CA, factory to monitor build quality in vehicle interiors.
January 19, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Tesla Roadster Delayed as Company Focuses on ‘Mass Electrification’

Written by William Johnson, Teslarati Published Jan. 18, 2023 The Tesla Roadster has been pushed to the back burner, according to a recent interview with Tesla Head of Design Franz von Holzhausen.
January 18, 2023 Autobody News Staff

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