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Toyota’s expanded $14B North Carolina EV battery plant ready to roll
The batteries produced at the facility will be used in hybrids, plug-in hybrids and fully electric vehicles built in North America.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 10, 2025 -
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Honda prepares to start ‘flexible’ vehicle production at Ohio EV hub
The automaker will produce ICE, hybrid and fully electric models on the same production lines, allowing for flexibility to adapt in market demand.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 6, 2025 -
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Lucid names CFO
Taoufiq Boussaid will take over on Feb. 25 for Gagan Dhingra, who has held the interim post since December 2023.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 5, 2025 -
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Lucid Gravity gains Tesla Supercharger access with native NACS port
The new luxury-electric SUV can now charge at over 20,000 Tesla Supercharger locations without the need for an adapter.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 4, 2025 -
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Policy shifts shake up automotive landscape in 2025
Tariffs and potential updates to emission rules are driving automakers to rethink production strategies.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 31, 2025 -
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Sales growth in the forecast for EVs, hybrids
The potential loss of government incentives on battery electric vehicles may slow sales momentum later this year, experts say.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 31, 2025 -
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Tesla’s Q4 automotive revenue declines 8% YoY
Company executives said Tesla made significant investments to spur its next wave of growth, including vehicle manufacturing capabilities and AI training.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 31, 2025 -
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NHTSA launches safety probe of Ford’s BlueCruise
Last year, the agency received notice of two fatal collisions involving Mustang Mach-E vehicles while the system was engaged.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 29, 2025 -
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GM expects to save $1B by shutting down Cruise robotaxi
The automaker anticipates its Super Cruise hands-free driving feature will drive EV interest.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 29, 2025 -
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Georgia Rivian plant to resume construction
After a pause due to high costs, the electric vehicle manufacturer anticipates work on the project near Atlanta to begin in 2026.
By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 28, 2025 -
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Reflective clothing may reduce the effectiveness of pedestrian detection technology: IIHS
The new study suggests automated braking systems may not see safety attire worn by pedestrians.
By Kalena Thomhave • Jan. 27, 2025 -
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FTC announces proposed settlement with GM for selling connected vehicle data
The FTC alleges that GM and its OnStar subsidiary collected data from millions of vehicles without adequately notifying drivers.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 23, 2025 -
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Biden’s EV tax credits, leasing loophole ‘most vulnerable,’ experts say
The investment and production tax credits will likely remain safe as Republicans take power in Washington.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 17, 2025 -
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How CIOs encourage tech adoption across generations
Boomers and Gen Z face different challenges adopting workplace tools, but collaborative training can bridge the gap, CIOs say.
By Suman Bhattacharyya • Jan. 16, 2025 -
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US finalizes ban on connected vehicle tech from China, Russia
The action impacts passenger vehicles starting with the 2027 model year, but leaves out trucks and buses.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 15, 2025 -
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BMW announces battery recycling partnership with SK tes
The partnership is set to expand to the US-Mexico-Canada region as early as 2026.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 15, 2025 -
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GM using AI to find the best locations for EV chargers
The automaker says uncertainty about how to find charging stations remains a hurdle to prospective customers.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 13, 2025 -
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5 auto industry trends to watch in 2025
Automakers are not likely to lose sight of their long-term electrification goals.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 10, 2025 -
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Toyota shuffles its North American C-suite operations
The new executive assignments are aimed at bolstering the automaker’s leadership in its software and electrification segments.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 10, 2025 -
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Dover Fueling Solutions debuts EV charger
The company’s Wayne PWR fast charger debuted last month at a Chevron site in Loganville, Georgia.
By Jessica Loder • Jan. 10, 2025 -
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Cyclum receives approval for first travel center
The Tulare, California, site will offer EV charging and several other fuel types, including hydrogen and renewable diesel.
By Jessica Loder • Jan. 8, 2025 -
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Bosch nabs $225M in CHIPS funds
The automotive supplier is expanding its first semiconductor plant in the country to produce chips for the EV industry.
By Joelle Anselmo • Jan. 7, 2025 -
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BMW shores up EV rare earth materials source
The automaker’s private equity firm invested in mining startup Phoenix Tailings, which is building a New Hampshire plant expected to begin production in June.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 6, 2025 -
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Toyota Motor North America lands $4.5M DOE grant
The funding will go toward the development of an industry template for EV battery recycling.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 6, 2025 -
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DHL Supply Chain deploys Volvo autonomous trucks in Texas
The logistics company is using the technology along two routes in the state as it seeks to increase freight capacity.
By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 6, 2025
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