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Shell Buying EV Charging Company Volta for $169 Million

Published Jan. 18, 2023 Volta Inc. on Jan. 18 announced Shell USA Inc., a subsidiary of Shell plc, will acquire Volta in an all-cash transaction of about $169 million.
January 18, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Edmunds Announces 2023 Top Rated Awards 

Edmunds Announces 2023 Top Rated Awards Published Jan. 18, 2023 The car shopping experts at Edmunds on Jan.
January 18, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Tesla Phantom Braking Class Action Lawsuit Includes Model 3, Model Y

Written by David A. Wood, CarComplaints.com Published Jan. 17, 2023 A Tesla phantom braking class action lawsuit alleges 2021-2022 Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y vehicles suddenly brake even though there are no objects in the road.
January 17, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Well, That Was Quick: Resolution to Ban EVs in Wyoming Dies in Committee

Written by Kevin Killough, Cowboy State Daily Published Jan. 17, 2023 A Wyoming Senate resolution to phase out electric vehicles in Wyoming has died.
January 17, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Hertz Added EV Rentals and Went from Bankruptcy to Huge Profits

Written by Steven Loveday, InsideEVs Published Jan. 17, 2023 It wasn't that long ago rental car company Hertz went bankrupt.
January 17, 2023 Autobody News Staff

U.S. EV Sales Grow 65% in 2022 Despite Overall Auto Market Decline

U.S. EV Sales Grow 65% in 2022 Despite Overall Auto Market Decline Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati Published Jan.
January 17, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Tesla Files for $59M Die Shop at Giga Texas

Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati Published Jan. 16, 2023 Tesla has filed for a $59 million diecast shop at Giga Texas, new filings show.
January 16, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Study: 90% of Households Would Save on Energy Costs Switching to EVs

Written by Scott McClallen, The Center Square Published Jan. 16, 2023 A study from the University of Michigan says more than 90% of vehicle-owning households in the U.
January 16, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Tesla Cybertruck Appears to Be on Track, but It’s Missing One Big Thing

Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati Published Jan. 16, 2023 Tesla's Cybertruck production has been delayed several times over the past few years, but appears to be on track to begin in early 2023.
January 16, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Wyoming Moves to Ban Sales of New EVs by 2035

Written by Tom Moloughney, InsideEVs Published Jan. 16, 2023 Change is hard. Humans are creatures of habit and it's in our nature to avoid change.
January 16, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Tesla Giga Texas Steps Towards Cybertruck Production with More Equipment Deliveries

Written by Simon Alvarez, Teslarati Published Jan. 13, 2023 To say Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas is a busy site these days would be an understatement.
January 13, 2023 Autobody News Staff

More Tesla Semis Ready to Deliver After Final Inspections

Written by Steven Loveday, InsideEVs Published Jan. 13, 2023 More newly completed Tesla Semis were seen at the automaker's Nevada facility, reportedly being readied for delivery.
January 13, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Rivian Executives Leave Company Following Production Miss

By Steven Loveday, InsideEVs Published Jan. 13, 2023 Several of Rivian's leading executives left the company over the last few months, and most recently, more departed following the electric truck maker's 2022 production miss.
January 13, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Honda Formalizes Ohio-Based Joint Venture with LG Energy Solution

Written by William Johnson, Teslarati Published Jan. 13, 2023 Honda and LG Energy Solution have announced a $3.
January 13, 2023 Autobody News Staff

NOVUS Glass Announces Mobile Franchise in Bozeman, MT

Published Jan. 13, 2023 NOVUS Glass is pleased to announce the addition of NOVUS Glass of Bozeman, MT, providing mobile auto glass services to the Greater Bozeman communities.
January 13, 2023 Autobody News Staff

GA Legislative Study Committee Endorses Pilot Mileage Tax Program

Written by T.A. DeFeo, The Center Square Published Jan. 11, 2023 The Joint Study Committee on the Electrification of Transportation has endorsed the Georgia Department of Transportation’s pilot program taxing motorists based on vehicle miles traveled.
January 11, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Nonprofit Launches ‘Virtual Power Plant Partnership’ with Support from GM, Ford

Published Jan. 11, 2023 RMI, a nonprofit dedicated to accelerating the global energy transformation, on Jan.
January 11, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Here’s What Happened in 8-Car Pileup in SF Blamed on Tesla’s FSD

Written by Iulian Dnistran, InsideEVs Published Jan. 11, 2023 A Thanksgiving Day accident involved eight cars and injured nine people in San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Tunnel.
January 11, 2023 Autobody News Staff

asTech’s Patented Rules Engine Now Available to Help Repairers Affirm Scans

Published Jan. 11, 2023 asTech, a Repairify company, on Jan. 11 announced the full deployment of its patented Rules Engine, which presents users with the most accurate and cost-effective diagnostic scan type for the vehicle throughout the blue printing process and repair workflow.
January 11, 2023 Autobody News Staff

F-150 Lightning Wins 2023 North American Truck of the Year

Published Jan. 11, 2023 The Ford F-150 Lightning is charging into the new year as the North American Truck of the Year™.
January 11, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Tesla Files for $716M Expansion at Giga Texas

Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati Published Jan. 10, 2023 Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas facility is set to expand by 1.
January 10, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Mercedes First Automaker to Offer Level 3 Self-Driving in U.S.

Written by Iulian Dnistran, InsideEVs Published Jan. 9, 2023 The Mercedes-Benz booth at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) showcased a bunch of new technology the German brand is preparing for the following months.
January 9, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Tesla Announces New Penalty for Drivers with Inattentive Full Self-Driving Operation 

Tesla Announces New Penalty for Drivers with Inattentive Full Self-Driving Operation Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati Published Jan.
January 9, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Stellantis Partners with Element 25 to Secure Manganese Sulphate Supply for EV Batteries

Written by Simon Alvarez, Teslarati Published Jan. 9, 2023 Veteran automaker Stellantis and battery materials manufacturer Element 25 have signed a five-year deal for the supply of high-purity manganese sulfate monohydrate for EV battery packs.
January 9, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Tesla Cybertruck Production Appears to Be Nearing

Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati Published Jan. 6, 2023 Tesla on Jan. 6 received at least four massive packages from IDRA at Gigafactory Texas for its Giga Press, machinery that could be part of preparations to gear up for the first Cybertruck builds.
January 6, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Ram 1500 Revolution EV Concept Unveiled at CES 2023

Published Jan. 5, 2023 The Ram Truck brand introduced a visionary road map Jan. 5 at CES 2023 with its Ram 1500 Revolution Battery-electric Vehicle (BEV) Concept, which provides a glimpse into the future and demonstrates how the industry's leading truck brand will once again redefine the pickup truck segment.
January 5, 2023 Autobody News Staff

2024 VW ID.7 Electric Sedan Unveiled at CES 

2024 VW ID.7 Electric Sedan Unveiled at CES Written by Thanos Pappas, CarScoops Published Jan. 5, 2023 Volkswagen chose the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to preview its first fully electric sedan, the ID.
January 5, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Automotive Supplier to Build $205M Plant in GA, Incentives Remain Unknown

Written by T.A. DeFeo, The Center Square Published Jan. 5, 2023 An automotive parts manufacturer plans to spend $205 million on a new manufacturing facility.
January 5, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Nonprofit Names $1.5B Georgia Rivian EV Plant Incentive as Worst Deal of the Year

Written by T.A. DeFeo, The Center Square Published Jan. 5, 2023 A nonprofit has named Georgia’s decision to give $1.
January 5, 2023 Autobody News Staff

Tesla Mobile Supercharger Burns Down on New Year's Day

Written by John Neff, InsideEVs Published Jan. 5, 2023 Tesla owners charging their vehicles on New Year's Day at a Supercharger station in Baker, CA, witnessed a mobile Supercharger burn to the ground.
January 5, 2023 Autobody News Staff

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