Romulus — Ford Motor Co. signaled Monday that Michigan will play a central role in the Dearborn automaker’s bid to secure its electric-vehicle supply chain and diversify its battery technologies. The Blue Oval confirmed plans to invest $3.5 billion to build the first automaker-backed lithium iron phosphate battery plant in the United States. Ford is… Continue reading Ford details $3.5 billion electric vehicle battery plant to be built in Marshall
Author: Detroit News Online
A child’s death prompts questions about brake safety on e-bikes
Two years ago, 12-year-old Molly Steinsapir was sitting behind her best friend on a borrowed electric bike when the girls started descending a steep hill in Los Angeles. Molly’s friend pulled the brakes, but the bike began to shimmy, and the girls crashed. Molly, who was wearing a helmet, sustained severe head injuries. After the… Continue reading A child’s death prompts questions about brake safety on e-bikes
Amazon’s self-driving car shuttles people on public roads for the first time
Zoox, the self-driving startup owned by Amazon.com, carried passengers in its fully autonomous vehicle on public roads for the first time. Last week, the electric vehicle, which doesn’t have a steering wheel, ran a mile-long route carrying staff between Zoox’s two main buildings in Foster City, California, the company said in a statement. The firm… Continue reading Amazon’s self-driving car shuttles people on public roads for the first time
Michigan Strategic Fund OKs $1 billion in aid for $3.5 billion Ford battery plant
The Michigan Strategic Fund approved Monday an incentive package worth more than $1 billion to support Ford Motor Co. on a multibillion-dollar investment to build an electric-vehicle battery plant in Calhoun County. Ford officials said Monday the company expects to invest $3.5 billion to construct the battery plant, called “Blue Oval Battery Park Michigan.” The… Continue reading Michigan Strategic Fund OKs $1 billion in aid for $3.5 billion Ford battery plant
Toyota’s CEO-to-be outlines leadership team bullish for EV push
Tokyo — The next president at Japan’s top automaker Toyota Motor Corp., Koji Sato, introduced a management team Monday that he said will lead an aggressive push on electric vehicles. Sato stressed that “electrification” is a key theme for his team and promised to develop a totally new, next-generation electric vehicle by 2026. That will… Continue reading Toyota’s CEO-to-be outlines leadership team bullish for EV push
Stellantis Super Bowl ad debuts Ram 1500 REV electric pickup
Suffering from “premature electrification”? The Ram 1500 REV all-electric pickup truck debuted on Sunday in the brand’s one-minute Super Bowl spot released ahead of the big game. It features some common styling cues as the futuristic Revolution concept truck the Stellantis NV brand revealed last month in Las Vegas, but also has more of a… Continue reading Stellantis Super Bowl ad debuts Ram 1500 REV electric pickup
Ford to announce $2.5B battery plant in Marshall with Chinese partner
Ford Motor Co. on Monday is expected to detail a multibillion-dollar investment with a Chinese company to build an electric-vehicle battery plant on a site in mid-Michigan, The Detroit News has confirmed. The Dearborn automaker is poised to unveil a project worth at least $2.5 billion that would create roughly 2,500 jobs in partnership with… Continue reading Ford to announce $2.5B battery plant in Marshall with Chinese partner
Ram accepting $100 reservations for electric 1500 REV pickup truck
Ram Trucks now is allowing buyers interested in its forthcoming all-electric 1500 REV pickup to reserve their spot in line to preorder the vehicle, which will be available in the fourth quarter of next year, according to a new website. The Stellantis NV brand sent a promotional email on Friday announcing “up to 48-hour early… Continue reading Ram accepting $100 reservations for electric 1500 REV pickup truck
Mary Barra among 2023 Automotive Hall of Fame inductees
The 2023 inductees into the Automotive Hall of Fame include the first female CEO of an automaker, a legendary race car driver and a trailblazing African American automotive designer. The Dearborn-based institution on Friday announced its Class of 2023 inductees, who will be recognized during an induction and awards ceremony on July 20 at The… Continue reading Mary Barra among 2023 Automotive Hall of Fame inductees
Ram accepting $100 reservations for electric 1500 Rev pickup truck
Ram Trucks now is allowing buyers interested in its forthcoming all-electric 1500 Rev pickup to reserve their spot in line to preorder the vehicle, which will be available in the fourth quarter of next year, according to a new website. The Stellantis NV brand sent a promotional email on Friday announcing “up to 48-hour early… Continue reading Ram accepting $100 reservations for electric 1500 Rev pickup truck