Ford Motor has stopped production and shipments of its electric pickup truck, the F-150 Lightning, while it looks into a potential problem with the vehicle’s battery pack. “As part of our predelivery quality inspections, a vehicle displayed a potential battery issue and we are holding vehicles while we investigate,” the company said Tuesday in a… Continue reading Ford Halts F-150 Electric Pickup Truck Output Over Battery
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Tesla Workers in Buffalo Begin Union Drive
A group of workers at a Tesla factory in Buffalo began a campaign on Tuesday to form a union, saying they want better pay and benefits. If successful, the effort could establish the first union at the fast-growing auto and energy company, which has fiercely resisted efforts to organize its employees. The factory in Buffalo… Continue reading Tesla Workers in Buffalo Begin Union Drive
Tesla ordered by jury to pay more than $3 million to Black ex-worker who endured racist abuse
An aerial view shows the Tesla Fremont Factory in Fremont, California on February 10, 2022. Josh Edelson | AFP | Getty Images A San Francisco federal jury has ordered Tesla to pay $3 million in punitive damages and $175,000 in non-economic damages to Owen Diaz, a former elevator operator at the company’s factory in Fremont,… Continue reading Tesla ordered by jury to pay more than $3 million to Black ex-worker who endured racist abuse
Tesla shares drop after deliveries report raises investor concern that more price cuts are coming
Employees of the Tesla Gigafactory Berlin Brandenburg work on the final inspection of the finished Model Y electric vehicles. The Tesla plant was opened and put into operation on March 22, 2022. Patrick Pleuil | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Tesla shares closed down 6% on Monday after the company’s quarterly deliveries report led some… Continue reading Tesla shares drop after deliveries report raises investor concern that more price cuts are coming
General Motors’ U.S. sales jump 18% in the first quarter
A GMC pickup truck is displayed for sale on a lot at a General Motors dealership on January 05, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images General Motors said Monday that its first-quarter U.S. sales rose 18% from a year ago, to just over 600,000 vehicles delivered, as it continued its rebound from… Continue reading General Motors’ U.S. sales jump 18% in the first quarter
Rivian says it remains on track to build 50,000 EVs in 2023
The Rivian name is shown on one of their new electric SUV vehicles in San Diego, U.S., December 16, 2022. Mike Blake | Reuters Electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive said Monday that its first-quarter deliveries were in line with expectations and that it remains on track to produce 50,000 EVs in 2023. Rivian said in… Continue reading Rivian says it remains on track to build 50,000 EVs in 2023
Chinese EV brand Li Auto sees first-quarter deliveries surge by 66%
Chinese electric car startup Li Auto saw deliveries surge by nearly 66% in the first quarter from a year ago. Zhang Peng | Lightrocket | Getty Images BEIJING — Chinese electric car brand Li Auto delivered more cars in March than Xpeng did in the first quarter, according to company releases. Li Auto delivered 20,823… Continue reading Chinese EV brand Li Auto sees first-quarter deliveries surge by 66%
Stellantis sales drop 9% in first quarter
U.S. sales of the maker of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles dropped 9% in the first quarter year-over-year, as negative market conditions hit deliveries. Stellantis NV sold 368,327 vehicles in the first three months of the year compared to 405,221 a year ago. Only Chrysler and Dodge, the two brands promoting the final model… Continue reading Stellantis sales drop 9% in first quarter
Paris just voted to ban rental e-scooters. Other cities could be next
Paris – Residents here voted to ban e-scooters for hire, making the French capital the first major European city to U-turn on the two-wheelers. Many are seeing this as a litmus test for how the micromobility industry would fare in the face of government efforts around the world to restrict it. The results of Sunday’s… Continue reading Paris just voted to ban rental e-scooters. Other cities could be next
GM sales up 17.6% in Q1 as EVs hit new milestone
General Motors Co. reported a year-over-year 17.6% sales increase in the first quarter, despite rising interest rates, continued inflation and growing economic uncertainty. GM’s U.S. dealers sold 603,208 new vehicles in the first three months of 2023 compared to 512,846 a year ago, boosted by greater access to inventory. For the first time, it sold… Continue reading GM sales up 17.6% in Q1 as EVs hit new milestone