Ford cuts electric F-150 Lightning MSRPs by up to nearly $10K

The automaker said it cut prices on its electric pickup lineup amid lower battery raw material costs and improved production efficiencies.

By Eric Walz • July 18, 2023

Mersen opens synthetic graphite plant in Tennessee

The advanced materials maker will use the site to manufacture components for markets including solar panels, semiconductors and electric vehicles.

By Megan Ruggles • July 18, 2023

Kia to invest over $200M in Georgia plant expansion

The West Point expansion will enable the automaker to produce its first electric vehicle in North America.

By Sara Samora • July 17, 2023

Automakers blast EU proposal to make cars more recyclable

The European Union may require automakers to use recycled plastic and help finance the cost of recycling old cars.

By Michael Brady • July 17, 2023

Bosch ramps up hydrogen fuel cell production in Germany

Nikola Corp. will use the fuel cell modules to power its Class 8 hydrogen electric vehicle, with North American deliveries expected to start later this year.

By Eric Walz • July 14, 2023

Tesla supplier to establish factory in New Mexico

Hota Industrial Manufacturing chose the state for its easy access to Texas and Mexico.

By Sara Samora • July 13, 2023

LG plans to double its automotive electronics business to $15.6B by 2030

As modern vehicles become more like smartphones with software, digital displays and connectivity features, companies like LG, Nvidia and Qualcomm are expanding into the automotive sector.

By Eric Walz • July 13, 2023

Amazon deliveries made by Rivian EVs surge to 150M

The e-commerce giant has deployed over 5,000 custom Rivian electric vehicles as it works to decarbonize its fleet.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 11, 2023

Where IT fits into Formula E racing

Friedemann Kurz, head of information technology at Porsche Motorsport, detailed how IT pros supply real-time data to accelerate racing strategies.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • July 11, 2023

Recycling batteries necessary to meet growing EV demand: Guidehouse

Battery recycling could help automakers reclaim up to 98% of key raw materials for battery production, which make up nearly 80% of battery manufacturing costs.

By Eric Walz • July 11, 2023

Volkswagen overhauls its charging and energy business

The automaker’s new head of charging and energy, Giovanni Palazzo, will oversee the addition of load management, energy market optimization and energy trading services.

By Michael Brady • July 11, 2023

Wolfspeed signs $2B supply deal with Japan-based chipmaker

The shift to electric vehicles and renewable energy has sparked a growing need for more efficient power semiconductors, which supply and regulate electricity, according to the North Carolina-based company.

By Megan Ruggles • July 10, 2023

Stellantis unveils global EV platform with driving ranges of up to 435 miles

The STLA Medium electric vehicle platform features a 400-volt electrical architecture and will underpin passenger cars, crossovers and SUVs.

By Eric Walz • July 7, 2023

Mercedes-Benz EVs to come with Tesla’s charging port in 2025

The company is the first German automaker to announce the switch to Tesla’s North American Charging Standard plug for its future electric vehicles.

By Eric Walz • July 7, 2023

US electric vehicle goals will require up to $127B to install 28M chargers by 2030: NREL

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory expects 30 million to 42 million electric vehicles on U.S. roads in 2030, requiring a rapid infrastructure buildout.

By Robert Walton • July 7, 2023

Volkswagen investing over $1B in South America by 2026

The automaker aims to grow its Brazil business 40% by 2027 and launch 15 electric and flex-fuel models in the region by 2025.

By Michael Brady • July 6, 2023

Toyota says ‘breakthrough’ in solid-state EV batteries could significantly drop costs

An executive said the new technology would deliver ranges up to 745 miles and halve current battery size and weight.

By Eric Walz • July 6, 2023

Faraday Future raises $90M despite production issues

Investors also agreed to move up a previous commitment to invest $15 million in the company.

By Michael Brady • July 5, 2023

Energy Department to release $2B in EV manufacturing grants

The grant program will prioritize retooling plants that face closure and help automakers tackle the cost of electric vehicle production.

By Megan Ruggles • June 30, 2023

Consumer interest in purchasing EVs, hybrids climbs to 48% in the US: EY

This year’s survey showed the largest increase in interest in electrified vehicles since the survey started publishing it in 2020.

By Eric Walz • June 30, 2023

Lordstown Motors receives Nasdaq delisting notice after filing for bankruptcy

Trading for the electric truck startup’s stock will be suspended July 7.

By Eric Walz • June 29, 2023

BMW breaks ground on $700M South Carolina battery assembly plant

The factory is part of the German automaker’s $1.7 billion investment to produce fully electric vehicles.

By Sara Samora • June 29, 2023

Stellantis launches EV charging service in North America, Europe

The automaker, which owns Alfa Romeo, Dodge, Jeep and Ram, is still evaluating whether to adopt Tesla’s proprietary plug design.

By Michael Brady • June 28, 2023

Volvo is latest automaker to adopt Tesla’s EV charging port

The company joins General Motors, Ford and Rivian in switching to Tesla’s electric-vehicle charging plug.

By Eric Walz • June 28, 2023

Lordstown Motors files for bankruptcy, sues investor Foxconn

In November 2019, Lordstown Motors secured a $40 million loan from General Motors to purchase GM’s shuttered 6.2-million-square-foot Ohio assembly plant to build the electric Endurance pickup.

By Eric Walz • June 27, 2023