EVs: Page 11
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January sales roundup: Automakers see annual gains, but Hyundai, Kia lag
Honda, Mazda and Subaru posted strong sales figures, avoiding a post-holiday slump.
By Michael Brady • Feb. 2, 2024 -
Volkswagen Group names new CTO for China
The Volkswagen brand will also combine its new mobility and technical development divisions.
By Michael Brady • Feb. 1, 2024 -
Tesla installing $500M supercomputer to train AI at gigafactory
The New York facility's Dojo supercomputer will process massive amounts of data to support Tesla's autonomous driving program.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 1, 2024 -
Toyota sees first annual sales increase in 2 years
The automaker sold 11.2 million vehicles worldwide in 2023, a 7.2% year-over-year increase.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 31, 2024 -
GM to sell more hybrids as EV demand wanes
The automaker will time some new vehicle launches to comply with fuel economy and emissions standards, CEO Mary Barra said.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 31, 2024 -
Wieland to expand Illinois copper production plant
The project will help increase the production of critical components used in EVs and EV charging infrastructure.
By Joelle Anselmo • Jan. 30, 2024 -
Automotive industry outlook for 2024
Executives are adjusting plans as they deal with economic headwinds, a web of federal mandates and the fallout of the United Auto Workers deal.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 30, 2024 -
Lincoln plans to buy out another 100 US dealers in 2024
Ford’s luxury brand is streamlining its sales network to match supply and demand.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 29, 2024 -
Hyundai raked in record profits in 2023
Despite last year’s success, the automaker is taking a cautious approach in 2024 as high interest rates and a global economic slowdown threaten new vehicle sales.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 26, 2024 -
Stellantis acquires CloudMade’s AI technology for software-defined vehicles
More than 40 engineers and software developers will join the automaker as part of the deal.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 26, 2024 -
SK Battery America cited for safety, health hazard violations at Georgia plant
The Labor Department found the battery maker exposed workers to hazardous conditions when working with nickel, cobalt and manganese.
By Sara Samora • Jan. 25, 2024 -
Tesla warns of growing competition from automakers in China
CEO Elon Musk suggested increasing trade barriers could help fend off competition.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 25, 2024 -
Lucid Motors expands Arizona plant ahead of Gravity launch
The plant will grow by about 3 million square feet as the company adds a new manufacturing facility, storage space and more.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 25, 2024 -
EV battery research gets $131M funding boost
More than half the Energy Department funding is for 27 projects working on increasing EV driving range, lowering battery costs and advancing on-board charging systems.
By Kate Magill • Jan. 24, 2024 -
Fisker says more than 100 dealers are interested in selling its EVs
The EV startup also said it would sell all its unsold 2023 vehicle inventory by the end of the first quarter of 2024 to improve its balance sheet.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 24, 2024 -
Hyundai unveils ‘Active Air Skirt’ to improve EV range, stability
The technology increases downforce and reduces turbulence, which improves traction and stability at higher speeds.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 24, 2024 -
Could 2024 be the year of LFP batteries?
As automakers push for alternative EV battery options, experts say LFP, solid-state and sodium-ion batteries are worth watching in the year ahead.
By Kate Magill • Jan. 24, 2024 -
Stellantis unveils vehicle platform for full-size EVs
The automaker plans to launch eight new vehicles on the STLA Large platform across five brands from 2024 to 2026.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 23, 2024 -
The hardest manufacturing jobs to fill this year
U.S. EV manufacturers are struggling to find enough workers for positions like automation engineers and machinists.
By Joelle Anselmo • Jan. 23, 2024 -
Cummins to spend $580M to upgrade North Carolina plant
The new equipment will expand the Rocky Mount plant’s ability to produce gasoline and propane engines.
By Sara Samora • Jan. 22, 2024 -
Hyundai, Kia restructure R&D for mobility, software-defined vehicles
It’s the second time the automakers have reorganized their R&D efforts in the past year.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 19, 2024 -
Ford to cut F-150 Lightning production amid slowing demand
The automaker is also increasing Bronco and Bronco Raptor production to grow sales and profitability.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 19, 2024 -
Hertz reverses course on EVs
The company, which once said EVs would account for a quarter of its rental fleet by 2025, is selling 20,000 vehicles and replacing them with gas-powered cars.
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 18, 2024 -
Consumer satisfaction with car buying experience the highest since 2020
Larger inventories, higher discounts and more streamlined purchasing experiences are making it easier and faster for consumers to get into a new vehicle, a Cox Automotive survey found.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 18, 2024 -
Biden administration awards $623M for EV charging, hydrogen buildout
The funding is a part of the federal government’s $7.5 billion push to build a national EV charging network.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 17, 2024