Toyota’s carbon footprint rises despite emissions-curbing initiatives

The car manufacturer’s scope 1 and scope 2 emissions saw an increase over last year’s levels, even as the company aims to be carbon neutral by 2035 across its North America operations.

By Zoya Mirza • Dec. 8, 2023

Stellantis to test EV battery swapping technology with Ample

The EV battery swap process takes less than five minutes and is an alternative to waiting an hour or more for a vehicle’s battery to charge.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 8, 2023

Pilot debuts first locations in EV charging network

Starting next spring, drivers of General Motor vehicles will become eligible for various benefits at Pilot charging stations, including the ability to reserve a charger and discounts on charging.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 7, 2023

VW is launching a vehicle-to-home EV charging pilot in Sweden

The bidirectional charging capabilities are available on all new ID electric models equipped with the 77 kWh battery and software version 3.5 or higher.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 7, 2023

House passes CARS Act to halt EPA’s proposed tailpipe emission standards

Proponents of the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act have said the environmental agency’s proposal is a de facto EV mandate.

By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 7, 2023

Detroit unveils wireless EV charging roadway

The quarter-mile stretch, which recharges vehicles as they drive or park on the street, was designed at Michigan Central, a subsidiary of Ford Motor Company.

By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 6, 2023

Toyota’s hybrid-only Camry serves as a ‘bridge’ during slow EV adoption

The automaker is building out its mix of low-emissions products, which to date include more hybrids than battery-electric vehicles.

By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 6, 2023

Ford Pro and Xcel Energy to install 30,000 EV chargers for commercial fleets

The partnership will roll out in Colorado and Wisconsin next year, with plans to expand to six other states by 2030.

By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 5, 2023

Lithium-ion battery prices hit record low, drop 14% from 2022: BloombergNEF

Prices rose last year for the first time since 2010, then dropped sharply thanks to factors including increased production capacity, the firm said.

By Diana DiGangi • Dec. 5, 2023

EV sales climb and are on track to be 9% of US new car purchases in 2023: Atlas Public Policy

U.S. sales of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric vehicles reached 17.7% of new light-duty vehicle sales in the third quarter, according to the Energy Information Administration.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 4, 2023

New IRA guidance limits battery components made in China

The long-awaited proposed guidelines clarify how the law’s “foreign entity of concern” requirements will impact automakers’ ability to qualify for EV tax credits.

By Kate Magill • Dec. 1, 2023

Hyundai and Kia unveil ‘Uni Wheel’ in-wheel motor for EVs

Hyundai and Kia’s Universal Wheel Drive System could be a game changer, with the potential to transform how electric vehicles are made.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 1, 2023

Lion Electric lays off 10% of workforce

The electric bus, truck and battery manufacturing startup joins a growing list of companies adjusting plans due to lower-than-expected EV demand.

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 1, 2023

Dealerships call on Biden administration to slow EV transition

A coalition of more than 3,000 dealers wrote a letter to the president saying battery electric vehicles “are stacking up in our lots.”

By Kalena Thomhave • Nov. 30, 2023

Hyundai to pause construction of its South Korea factory to build EV plant

With Hyundai investing billions of dollars in electrification, the automaker is focused on starting construction of its new EV factory in Ulsan, South Korea.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 28, 2023

Rivian CEO takes over EV maker’s product development

Top executive RJ Scaringe is expanding his role as former Chief Product Development Officer Nick Kalayjian takes a step back.

By Kalena Thomhave • Nov. 28, 2023

Northvolt develops an advanced sodium-ion battery

The battery, which does not contain rare earth materials, was validated to have an energy density of over 160 watt-hours per kilogram.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 27, 2023

Ford eases dealer requirements to sell EVs after pushback

Dealers complained about the financial commitment of the automaker’s Model e EV program, which could be as high as $1.2 million.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 22, 2023

Toyota to source recycled EV battery materials from Redwood Materials

The automaker will use recycled materials to produce batteries at its forthcoming North Carolina EV battery manufacturing plant.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 22, 2023

Ford resumes Michigan EV battery plant construction — but scaled down

The slow adoption of EVs made the automaker reevaluate its investments, a Ford spokesperson said.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 21, 2023

GM tightens control over EV delivery startup BrightDrop

The move brings all of GM’s commercial digital solutions, including BrightDrop Core, into its commercial product and business services unit GM Envolve.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 21, 2023

LG Energy Solution to lay off 170 in Michigan

The company said slower-than-expected EV demand contributed to the cuts.

By Kate Magill • Nov. 20, 2023

UAW ratifies labor agreements with Ford, Stellantis

The United Auto Workers union says 64% of voting members across General Motors, Ford and Stellantis approved the landmark labor agreements.

By Michael Brady • Updated Nov. 20, 2023

EG Group buys Tesla hardware for European charging network

This is the second time Tesla has sold its ultra-fast EV chargers to the convenience store industry. The automaker struck a deal with BP in October.

By Jessica Loder • Nov. 17, 2023

Energy Department offers $3.5B for battery manufacturing

The funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will go towards new, retrofitted and expanded battery and critical mineral production sites.

By Kate Magill • Nov. 16, 2023