The maker of Jeep SUVs will pay the state of Michigan $5,000 because of a May air-quality violation at its new plant in Detroit. In response to a complaint, staff from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy visited the Mack Assembly Plant where Stellantis NV builds Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs. They found… Continue reading Stellantis fined $5,000 for latest Jeep plant odor violation
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Tesla’s record winning streak unwinding after 41% surge
A day after snapping its longest-ever winning streak, Tesla is embarking on a losing run. The stock slid as much as 3.7% at the open on Thursday, having fallen 0.7% on Wednesday to halt 13 straight sessions of gains. Tesla rose 41% in the 13-day ascent through Tuesday, pushing the world’s most valuable automaker deep… Continue reading Tesla’s record winning streak unwinding after 41% surge
Stellantis Ventures spends a third of commitment on 10 startups, 1 venture fund
The venture capital arm of the maker of Jeep SUVs, Ram pickup trucks and other vehicles in its first year has supported pioneering electric-vehicle battery materials, new technologies to enhance safety, and products to offset carbon emissions. Stellantis Ventures on Thursday said it has invested in 10 startups plus an undisclosed mobility venture capital fund.… Continue reading Stellantis Ventures spends a third of commitment on 10 startups, 1 venture fund
Review: Volvo’s all-electric 2024 EX30 is its fastest SUV — and its smallest
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Payne: Hyundai brings Ioniq 6-appeal to EV space
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Chinese EV giant BYD overtakes Tesla, but can it crack the American market?
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FedEx Express Canada launches its first 50 all-electric vehicles with BrightDrop
BrightDrop, the General Motors Co. startup focused on offering electric delivery options, delivered 50 of its Zevo 600 electric delivery vans to FedEx Express Canada, the companies said Wednesday at an event in Toronto. FedEx, which has a goal to transition its entire fleet to all-electric, zero-tailpipe emissions vehicles by 2040, said the initial fleet of… Continue reading FedEx Express Canada launches its first 50 all-electric vehicles
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Used-car prices may cool off in months ahead, according to industry indicators
The jump in used-car costs that propped up U.S. inflation last month is widely expected to swing into reverse in June, finally delivering a slowdown in one of the most-watched price gauges. Core inflation, which typically strips out food and energy prices, has proved sticky this year even as the headline rate has plunged. In… Continue reading Used-car prices may cool off in months ahead, according to industry indicators
Feds decline review of Chinese battery plant plans in Big Rapids, company says
Federal regulators have concluded they don’t have the proper jurisdiction to conduct a review of a planned $2.4 billion Chinese battery part manufacturing plant in the Big Rapids area, the company said in a Tuesday statement in which they committed to moving forward with the project. The U.S. Treasury Department, according to the statement, told… Continue reading Feds decline review of Chinese battery plant plans in Big Rapids, company says
GM, Samsung EV battery cell plant to be built in Indiana
General Motors Co. and partner Samsung SDI are planning to build a more than $3 billion electric vehicle battery cell plant in New Carlisle, Indiana, according to a Tuesday press release from Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s office. The plant, to be built outside of South Bend, will create 1,700 manufacturing jobs to support production of… Continue reading GM, Samsung EV battery cell plant to be built in Indiana