Category: Automotive

Tesla is becoming a partisan brand, says survey

Tesla is becoming a partisan brand – losing the support of Democrats and gaining support from Republicans, according to a survey. Leaders of large companies selling consumer products, like automakers and tech companies, generally refrain from showing direct support to any political party, especially in the US. Due to the polarizing nature of politics in… Continue reading Tesla is becoming a partisan brand, says survey

Tesla to create ‘statewide market design pilot’ virtual power plant in Texas

Tesla has been approved to create a “statewide market design pilot” for a virtual power plant (VPP) in Texas. The company will be able to band its Powerwall customers together to deliver grid services in the state and get them compensated for it. Tesla virtual power plant We have seen Tesla putting a lot of… Continue reading Tesla to create ‘statewide market design pilot’ virtual power plant in Texas

Elon Musk is no longer the richest person in the world

SpaceX owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks during a conversation with legendary game designer Todd Howard (not pictured) at the E3 gaming convention in Los Angeles, California, June 13, 2019. Mike Blake | Reuters Tesla CEO Elon Musk is no longer the richest person in the world. He ceded that title to LVMH chairman… Continue reading Elon Musk is no longer the richest person in the world

Rivian pauses plans to make electric vans in Europe with Mercedes-Benz

An Amazon Rivian electric delivery van at the company’s manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois, US., on Monday, April 11, 2022. Jamie Kelter Davis | Bloomberg | Getty Images Rivian said Monday it was pausing plans to manufacture electric commercial vans in Europe and would “no longer pursue” the agreement it made with Mercedes-Benz just three… Continue reading Rivian pauses plans to make electric vans in Europe with Mercedes-Benz

Detroit Three trail competitors on emissions, fuel economy, EPA reports

Washington — The Detroit Three automakers again produced vehicles with the most emissions and the lowest fuel economy of any major manufacturers in model year 2021, according to new data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Stellantis NV came in last in a field of 14 automakers for both measures, General Motors Co. was second-to-last… Continue reading Detroit Three trail competitors on emissions, fuel economy, EPA reports

Stellantis, DTE announce solar projects to power Michigan sites

Sterling Heights — The maker of Jeep SUVs and Ram pickup trucks is partnering with DTE Energy Co. to add 400 megawatts of solar energy generation to power dozens of sites in southeast Michigan and the production of all of its vehicles in the state. The plan is a part of Stellantis NV’s commitment to… Continue reading Stellantis, DTE announce solar projects to power Michigan sites

Granholm uses Michigan visit to kick off battery workforce initiative

Dearborn — Biden administration officials, including U.S. Energy Secretary and former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm, used a visit to Michigan on Monday to highlight the launch of an initiative aimed at bolstering the electric-vehicle and grid storage battery workforce in the U.S. The event at the Automotive Hall of Fame centered on the Battery Workforce… Continue reading Granholm uses Michigan visit to kick off battery workforce initiative