JB Straubel, Tesla Motors’ former chief technical officer, speaks during a ribbon cutting for a new Supercharger station outside of the Tesla Factory on August 16, 2013 in Fremont, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Tesla has nominated JB Straubel, the CEO and founder of e-waste recycler Redwood Materials, to its eight-member board of directors,… Continue reading Tesla nominates ex-CTO JB Straubel to board of directors
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Walmart will add thousands of EV charging stations to stores by 2030
Walmart logo is seen on the shop in Streator, United States on October 15, 2022. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Jakub Porzycki/ | Nurphoto | Getty Images Walmart announced Thursday it plans to add electric vehicle charging stations to thousands of U.S. stores by 2030. The company announced it would expand its EV… Continue reading Walmart will add thousands of EV charging stations to stores by 2030
Jeep unveils 2024 Wrangler SUV in next stage of off-road sales battle with Ford Bronco
2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X 4xe Jeep Jeep is updating its flagship Wrangler SUV with more capability, technology and features as it battles for off-road buyers against Ford’s newer Bronco. The 2024 Jeep Wrangler features an evolutionary exterior design, which is typical for the quintessential SUV, and a redesigned interior that includes additional safety, convenience… Continue reading Jeep unveils 2024 Wrangler SUV in next stage of off-road sales battle with Ford Bronco
Kia’s new EV9 is a 7-passenger electric SUV coming to the U.S. late this year
2024 Kia EV9 Courtesy: Kia Motors NEW YORK — Korean automaker Kia on Wednesday unveiled the U.S. version of its upcoming EV9, a three-row electric SUV that will serve as the brand’s flagship model when it launches late this year. The EV9 is a midsize SUV that – like many other EVs – has a… Continue reading Kia’s new EV9 is a 7-passenger electric SUV coming to the U.S. late this year
Ram’s electric pickup will top the F-150 Lightning and GMC Hummer in EV range
2025 Ram 1500 REV electric pickup truck Ram NEW YORK — An upcoming Ram electric pickup truck from Stellantis will offer up to 500 miles of driving range when fully charged, the automaker said Wednesday as it officially revealed the vehicle. That range would top Ram’s current gas-powered 1500 full-size trucks as well as all-electric… Continue reading Ram’s electric pickup will top the F-150 Lightning and GMC Hummer in EV range
The EV industry is gaining momentum. But public charging is a long way from being accessible to all
Electric vehicles will play a critical role in slashing transport-related emissions in the years ahead. Momentum behind the industry is building, with a number of big economies gearing up for the mass rollout of EVs and sales of electric cars hitting 6.6 million in 2021, a record, according to the International Energy Agency. Not all countries will move… Continue reading The EV industry is gaining momentum. But public charging is a long way from being accessible to all
GM overtakes Ford as second-best seller of EVs in U.S. but still trails Tesla by a wide margin
watch now DETROIT — General Motors pulled ahead of Ford Motor to become the country’s second-best seller of all-electric vehicles during the first quarter, trailing only industry leader Tesla. GM on Monday said it sold 20,670 EVs during the first three months of the year. Ford, which was No. 2 last year, on Tuesday reported… Continue reading GM overtakes Ford as second-best seller of EVs in U.S. but still trails Tesla by a wide margin
GM says 5,000 salaried workers will take buyouts, expects $1 billion charge in first quarter
A GMC pickup truck is displayed for sale on a lot at a General Motors dealership on January 05, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images DETROIT – About 5,000 white-collar workers at General Motors opted to participate in a buyout program that was announced last month to lower the automaker’s global head… Continue reading GM says 5,000 salaried workers will take buyouts, expects $1 billion charge in first quarter
Ford’s first-quarter sales increase 10.1% on improved F-Series truck production
A Ford Lighting pickup is displayed outside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., March 23, 2023. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters DETROIT – Ford Motor on Tuesday reported a roughly 10% increase in its quarterly U.S. sales, led by jumps in its critical F-Series pickups and Bronco SUVs. The… Continue reading Ford’s first-quarter sales increase 10.1% on improved F-Series truck production
Tesla ordered by jury to pay more than $3 million to Black ex-worker who endured racist abuse
An aerial view shows the Tesla Fremont Factory in Fremont, California on February 10, 2022. Josh Edelson | AFP | Getty Images A San Francisco federal jury has ordered Tesla to pay $3 million in punitive damages and $175,000 in non-economic damages to Owen Diaz, a former elevator operator at the company’s factory in Fremont,… Continue reading Tesla ordered by jury to pay more than $3 million to Black ex-worker who endured racist abuse