Tesla said the plant would be focused on the development of “battery-grade lithium hydroxide” and be “the first of its kind in North America.” Go to Source
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Chinese electric car giant BYD plans to build a factory in Thailand
Chinese electric car and battery giant BYD is planning to build its first wholly invested passenger car factory outside China — in Thailand. Go to Source
Here’s what Tesla execs told Gigafactory employees Thursday night about plans and management changes
Leaked audio from Tesla internal meeting confirms VP of Gigafactory Operations Chris Lister has left the company Go to Source
TikTok challenge spurs rise in thefts of Kia, Hyundai cars
A dangerous challenge spreading on TikTok has thieves targeting certain makes and models of 2010-2021 Kia and Hyundai vehicles. Go to Source
Mercedes-Benz and Rivian team up to build electric commercial vans in Europe
Mercedes and Rivian will form a joint venture to build EV vans at a new plant in Europe, starting in a few years. Go to Source
GM is betting on its electric Equinox, starting at $30,000, to kick-start ‘massive adoption’ of EVs
The all-electric Chevrolet Equinox EV is scheduled to go on sale in the U.S. next fall, starting at around $30,000. Go to Source
Jeep announces an all-electric Wrangler-inspired SUV as one of four new EVs by 2025
The Recon – a “brother” to the Wrangler – and the electric Grand Wagoneer are expected to go into production and arrive in U.S. showrooms in 2024, Jeep said. Go to Source
Nio says Nvidia chip restrictions won’t hurt them
Chinese electric car maker Nio joined others in the industry in saying that U.S. restrictions on Nvidia chip sales to China wouldn’t affect business. Go to Source
EV startup Harbinger, founded by Canoo and QuantumScape veterans, aims to shake up medium-duty truck market
Harbinger is aiming to electrify medium-duty trucks with two chassis coming late next year. Go to Source
Nio reports wider second-quarter loss despite increase in EV shipments
Nio’s second-quarter loss widened, but the company expects higher production and deliveries in the third quarter. Go to Source