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
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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
Toyota to adopt ‘EV-first’ approach under new boss
Toyota will adopt a “BEV-first” strategy led by its luxury brand Lexus under incoming CEO Koji Sato. Speaking for the first time since being named the successor to 13-year CEO Akio Toyoda, Sato said the company will accelerate the development of next-generation electric cars, with Lexus launching an all-new EV by 2026. Read more: Akio Toyoda becomes… Continue reading Toyota to adopt ‘EV-first’ approach under new boss
Ferrari plan for authentic ‘engine noise’ in electric cars revealed
A patent filed by Italian sports car brand Ferrari has revealed plans for an external speaker system that will emit an authentic soundtrack linked directly to the propulsion system of the firm’s future all-electric models, the first of which is set to arrive in 2025. Ferrari is targeting 40 per cent EV sales by 2030,… Continue reading Ferrari plan for authentic ‘engine noise’ in electric cars revealed
Magna to supply battery enclosures for upcoming Chevrolet Silverado EV
Magna has announced today that it has secured new business from General Motors (GM) to supply battery enclosures on the all-new 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV. The company will produce the enclosures at its Magna Electric Vehicle Structures facility in St. Clair, Michigan, where it already produces the battery enclosure for the GMC Hummer EV. In… Continue reading Magna to supply battery enclosures for upcoming Chevrolet Silverado EV
HMSI opens new BigWing 3S outlet in Kannur
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has inaugurated a new 3S (sales, service, and spares) outlet in the Kannur district of Kerala. The new touchpoint is located in Tahazhe Chovva, near KP Tower. The premium motorcycle outlet becomes the company’s fifteenth BigWing retail centre in the state which takes the total count of its differentiated touchpoints… Continue reading HMSI opens new BigWing 3S outlet in Kannur
Yamaha upgrades India line-up to OBD-II tech, introduces traction control in more 150cc bikes
Yamaha upgrades India line-up to OBD-II tech, introduces traction control in more 150cc bikes Japanese motorcycle manufacturer Yamaha has updated its entire two-wheeler range in India to the OBD-II system, ahead of the upcoming regulations in April 2023. The company has also announced that its offerings will also become E-20 gasoline ready by end-2023, as… Continue reading Yamaha upgrades India line-up to OBD-II tech, introduces traction control in more 150cc bikes