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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 -
Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
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 -
Courtesy of Lucid Group
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 -
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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 -
Courtesy of Fisker, Inc.
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 -
Courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group
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 -
Courtesy of Ford
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 -
Courtesy of Stellantis
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 -
Courtesy of General Motors
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 -
Courtesy of Cummins.
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 -
Courtesy of Kia America
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 -
Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
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 -
Courtesy of Hertz/GM
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 -
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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 -
Courtesy of Stellantis
Sixt to buy up to 250,000 vehicles from Stellantis
The rental car company plans to buy a wide range of vehicle types, including city cars, SUVs and vans, from Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot and more.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 17, 2024 -
Courtesy of Tiamat
Stellantis invests in sodium-ion battery startup Tiamat
The technology uses no lithium or cobalt and could help Stellantis reduce its dependence on other countries, including China, for EV battery materials.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 16, 2024 -
Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
Deep DiveThe UAW won big for future EV battery plants
The United Auto Workers agreements with GM, Ford and Stellantis will likely increase labor costs for the Big Three as more EV battery plants open.
By Kalena Thomhave • Jan. 16, 2024 -
Courtesy of Toyota Motor Corp
New Jersey law holds EV battery makers responsible for old batteries
It’s the first battery extended producer responsibility law in the U.S. to include EVs.
By Megan Quinn • Jan. 12, 2024 -
Courtesy of Hyundai Mobis
Hyundai Mobis unveils ‘e-Corner System’ EV drive technology
The technology allows a vehicle to move laterally and diagonally, as well as perform stationary 360-degree pivot turns.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 11, 2024 -
Courtesy of General Motors
Deep DiveAutomotive consumer trends in 2024
Buyers remain concerned about the price of EVs and a lack of a national charging infrastructure, hampering EV adoption.
By Michael Brady , Eric Walz • Jan. 10, 2024 -
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CES 2024Honda reveals futuristic Space-Hub, Saloon EV concepts at CES
The automaker aims to launch a production vehicle based on the Saloon in North America in 2026.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 10, 2024 -
Courtesy of General Motors
Deep Dive3 EV trends shaping the auto industry in 2024
GM, Ford and others are retooling production plans amid slowing EV demand, while also working to move more suppliers and production to the U.S.
By Michael Brady , Eric Walz • Jan. 9, 2024 -
Courtesy of VinFast
EV startup Vinfast swaps CEO, board leadership
The shift comes as the fledgling automaker seeks to grow its U.S. sales.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 9, 2024 -
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CES 2024Volkswagen debuts in-vehicle voice assistant powered by ChatGPT
‘Cerence Chat Pro’ is the world’s first automotive-grade ChatGPT integration, according to the automaker.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 9, 2024
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