Europe’s embryonic lithium mining industry digs deeper to meet demand

For 47 years, a chemicals producer in London’s commuter belt has been running a small lithium refinery that’s the only one of its kind in Europe. Now Leverton Lithium is expanding as the rush to secure supplies of the key battery metal intensifies. The pivotal role of lithium-ion batteries in the electric-vehicle revolution is driving… Continue reading Europe’s embryonic lithium mining industry digs deeper to meet demand

EPA approves California rules phasing out diesel trucks

Sacramento, Calif. – The Biden administration cleared the way Friday for California’s plan to phase out a wide range of diesel-powered trucks, part of the state’s efforts to drastically cut planet-warming emissions and improve air quality in heavy-traffic areas like ports along the coast. The decision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency allows California to… Continue reading EPA approves California rules phasing out diesel trucks

Magna planning new $100M Auburn Hills EV seating plant with 500 jobs

Magna International Inc. is planning a new plant in Auburn Hills that would supply seats for future General Motors Co. electric vehicles, the Canadian auto supplier said on Thursday. The potentially more than $100 million investment is expected to create 500 new jobs, spokeswoman Tracy Fuerst said in a statement. It would replace the former… Continue reading Magna planning new $100M Auburn Hills EV seating plant with 500 jobs

‘Under attack’: UAW leaders decry potential layoffs at Sterling Heights

Local United Auto Workers leaders representing employees at the Ram 1500 pickup assembly plant in Sterling Heights are decrying efforts by Stellantis NV that they say will cut and combine jobs and likely will result in layoffs. During an emergency meeting earlier this week, the plant’s management informed the UAW’s plant committee that it plans… Continue reading ‘Under attack’: UAW leaders decry potential layoffs at Sterling Heights

GM changes infotainment strategy for future EVs

General Motors Co. on Friday said it’s moving away from using the phone projection systems of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Instead, the Detroit automaker plans to use infotainment systems developed with Google on future electric vehicles. The system will be integrated with applications such as Google Maps, Google Assistant, Audible, Spotify and others. The… Continue reading GM changes infotainment strategy for future EVs

Price cuts driving surging demand for Tesla models, company shares

Tesla Inc. shares are set to mark their best-ever start to a year, buoyed by price cuts across the electric-vehicle maker’s lineup in a bid to boost sales. Investors will soon discover if all the enthusiasm was justified. The Elon Musk-led carmaker is expected to announce quarterly delivery and production figures in early April, providing… Continue reading Price cuts driving surging demand for Tesla models, company shares

Europe’s embryonic lithium mining industry digs deeper to meet demand

For 47 years, a chemicals producer in London’s commuter belt has been running a small lithium refinery that’s the only one of its kind in Europe. Now Leverton Lithium is expanding as the rush to secure supplies of the key battery metal intensifies. The pivotal role of lithium-ion batteries in the electric-vehicle revolution is driving… Continue reading Europe’s embryonic lithium mining industry digs deeper to meet demand

Ford invests in Indonesian nickel-processing project to lock up goods

Ford Motor Co. is partnering with mining companies from Indonesia and China to invest in a nickel-processing project as part of the Dearborn automaker’s bid to shore up supplies of key raw materials for electric-vehicle batteries. PT Vale Indonesia Tbk, a nickel producer in Indonesia, and China’s Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co. on Thursday announced the… Continue reading Ford invests in Indonesian nickel-processing project to lock up goods

Magna planning new $100M Auburn Hills EV seating plant with 500 jobs

Magna International Inc. is planning a new plant in Auburn Hills that would supply seats for future General Motors Co. electric vehicles, the Canadian auto supplier said on Thursday. The potentially more than $100 million investment is expected to create 500 new jobs, spokeswoman Tracy Fuerst said in a statement. It would replace the former… Continue reading Magna planning new $100M Auburn Hills EV seating plant with 500 jobs

Used-car prices, after finally easing, are back up again

For nearly a year, the average used vehicle in the United States had been edging toward affordable again for millions of people. The relief felt belated and relatively slight, but it was welcome nonetheless. From an eye-watering peak of $31,400 in April of last year, the average price had dropped 14% to $27,125 early this… Continue reading Used-car prices, after finally easing, are back up again