Electric Vehicles

Samsung to double EV battery production in Michigan

Samsung SDI America, Inc. plans to double the electric vehicle (EV) battery plant's manufacturing capacity in Auburn Hills, Michigan.  "Samsung…

U.S. should electrify commercial vehicles first, suggests report

A new report shows that commercial vehicles are much higher polluters than passenger vehicles despite making up a much smaller…

Sec. Granholm’s EV mishap prompts Republicans to open a probe

Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm's mishap with her electric vehicle road trip, which resulted in the police being called as…

EV chargers increasingly a ‘necessity’ at LA apartments and stores

As the auto industry transitions to electric vehicles (EVs), many have aired concerns that there will not be enough charging…

Ford CEO Jim Farley warns UAW proposal could force bankruptcy

As the Big Three automakers barrel towards a potential stake from the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, Ford CEO Jim…

Over half of VinFast’s 1H23 sales were to parent company VinGroup’s taxi firm

It appears that over half of Vietnamese electric vehicle startup VinFast’s sales during the first half of 2023 were to…

Volkswagen expected to initiate job cuts at Zwickau EV plant: report

Volkswagen's electric vehicle plant in Zwickau, Germany, is expected to implement a round of job cuts. Reports suggest that about…

Tesla’s lead in EVs may be untouchable if UAW strike goes through

Tesla's lead in the United States electric vehicle space is already relatively noticeable due to its technology and the Supercharger…

Fisker Ocean to ramp production to 300 units per day

Electric vehicle maker Fisker stated that it is ramping the production of its all-electric Ocean crossover SUV to 300 units…

Nikola adds multi-modal transportation expert to its Board of Directors

Hydrogen and electric truck maker Nikola Corporation has announced that it is appointing multi-modal transportation expert John Vesco as a…

GMC Hummer EV production hits 2,439 units in July

General Motors' GMC Hummer EV production seems to be hitting its stride. As per recent reports, it would appear that…

U.S. offers the big bucks to encourage OEMs to retool factories for EVs

The United States is prepared to hand out $12 billion in grants and loans for OEMs that wish to retool…

ChargePoint and Blink Charging have less than a year of cash left

ChargePoint and Blink Charging, two of the largest publicly-held EV charging networks in the United States, are in challenging waters.…

Cruise and Waymo’s driverless robotaxis divide San Francisco

The California Public Utilities Commission's (CPUC) decision to allow Cruise and Waymo's driverless robotaxis to operate a paid service in…

Ford CEO Jim Farley shares insights on Tesla NACS adoption and EV transition

Earlier this month, Ford CEO Jim Farley embarked on a 1,100-mile road trip to see the electric vehicle transition in…

GM’s Ultium Cells battery plant under investigation over chemical spill

General Motors' Ultium Cells LLC battery plant in Warren, Ohio, is currently under investigation by federal regulators following a chemical…

Tesla has slashed prices by one-fifth in one year, EVs improve by 18%

Tesla has slashed its prices by one-fifth in a single year, according to a new set of data from Kelley Blue…

ChargePoint shares strategy to hit almost 100% uptime for EV chargers

In a recent announcement, ChargePoint noted that it was making a significant investment in the application of networking and information…

Nikola Tre tapped by PGT Trucking for dedicated zero-emissions transport route

PGT Trucking, a flatbed transportation company, has announced that it is employing a Class 8 zero-emissions truck to provide transport…

Fisker unveils Pear electric car with clever tricks and sub-$30K price

Electric vehicle maker Fisker has unveiled its weapon in the upcoming affordable EV race. Tesla has teased its next-generation platform,…