Stellantis secures manganese sulphate supply for EV batteries from Element 25

The maker of Jeep SUVs, Ram pickup trucks and other vehicles on Monday said it has secured supply of high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate for electric vehicle batteries in a five-year agreement with Australian miner Element 25 Ltd. Manganese is the key stabilizing ingredient in the battery’s cathode for nickel-manganese-cobalt chemistries, one of two Stellantis NV… Continue reading Stellantis secures manganese sulphate supply for EV batteries from Element 25

Traffic deaths down slightly in first 9 months of 2022, NHTSA says

Correction: This story has been corrected to fix the time frame for estimates of the increase in deaths of cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians. Detroit – The number of traffic deaths on U.S. roadways fell slightly during the first nine months of 2022, but pedestrian and cyclist deaths continued to rise. The National Highway Traffic Safety… Continue reading Traffic deaths down slightly in first 9 months of 2022, NHTSA says

Automakers want more EV charging networks. They’re split on how to do it

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If economy slows, Stellantis’ Belvidere plant, others could be at risk

The CEO of the maker of Jeep SUVs said if the economy and consumer demand worsen, that could be bad news for its Cherokee plant in Belvidere, Illinois, and perhaps other manufacturing facilities. Stellantis NV last month announced it was idling indefinitely the Belvidere Assembly Plant, which makes the Jeep Cherokee, at the end of… Continue reading If economy slows, Stellantis’ Belvidere plant, others could be at risk

Car financing newcomers are ready to seize on Biden’s EV boom

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Tesla’s demand troubles are an ominous start to the year

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U.S. in F1: GM and Andretti team up to go Formula One racing

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New federal grants seek tech to protect pedestrians. Is the industry ready?

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How Ken Block and Ford Motor Co. ruled the hooning world

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Car owners strain as more loan payments reach $1,000 or above

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