Honda said on Tuesday it is spending $700 million to retool three of its Ohio plants to build electric vehicles as it aims to phase out gas engines by 2040. Batteries for the electric vehicles from Honda and its Acura division will be supplied by a joint venture with LG Energy Solutions. The automaker confirmed… Continue reading Honda to create $700M EV hub in Ohio
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EV Roundup: F’s September EV Sales Triple, NIO Expands in Europe & More
A host of factors such as pollution issues, technical superiority and stricter fuel-emission standards have turned the fortunes in favor of electric vehicles (EVs). The demand for electric cars is off the charts. Despite a global deficit in semiconductor supply and other supply chain issues, legacy auto giants like Ford F and General Motors GM… Continue reading EV Roundup: F’s September EV Sales Triple, NIO Expands in Europe & More
Lithium Mining Market in High Gear as Demand Continues to Grow at an Accelerated Pace
PALM BEACH, Florida, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — FinancialNewsMedia.com News Commentary – Lithium — the lightest metal on Earth — was discovered by Swedish chemist Johan August Arfwedson more than 200 years ago. Since then, lithium and its compounds have been used in everything from psychiatric medicine to lubricating grease, but interest in lithium has… Continue reading Lithium Mining Market in High Gear as Demand Continues to Grow at an Accelerated Pace
European e-mobility specialist QUANTRON expands to North America
In the future, Quantron AG will also offer its commercial vehicles with hydrogen fuel cell drive and battery electric drive as well as retrofit packages on the North American market To enter the North American market, the company has founded Quantron US Inc. and appointed Richard Haas as CEO of Quantron US. Raymond Staples becomes… Continue reading European e-mobility specialist QUANTRON expands to North America
Tesla Model S and Model X are finally coming back to China, get tax exemption
It looks like Tesla’s flagship Model S and Model X are finally coming back to China as the electric vehicles now appear on an updated list of cars receiving tax exemptions. Tesla is different from most other automakers in many ways, and the way it handles model updates is no exception. Instead of taking the… Continue reading Tesla Model S and Model X are finally coming back to China, get tax exemption
GM created a new energy business to sell batteries and solar panels in bid to dethrone Tesla
GM Energy is making a grab for a piece of the $150 billion energy generation and storage market. The automaker wants to shore up the grid in preparation for a tidal wave of new EVs. Share this story GM Energy will sell EV chargers, external batteries, and other accessories for its electric vehicle owners.GM General… Continue reading GM created a new energy business to sell batteries and solar panels in bid to dethrone Tesla
Germany: Tesla Model Y leads the ranking of new car registrations
The best-selling car in Germany in September 2022 was not the VW Golf, but for the first time the Tesla Model Y. (Tesla, technology) Go to Source
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Editor’s Note: Peter thought it would be fun to take you inside a high-level meeting at a certain auto company. The subject? A crucial product launch and the hand-wringing that goes along with it. -WG By Peter M. DeLorenzo Detroit. If you’ve often wondered what goes on in high-level meetings at an auto company, today is… Continue reading @niche: BAKING IT IN.002231
Clean Technica: Tesla Model Y Germany’s Best Selling Vehicle in September, Beating Iconic VW Golf002306
Germany, Europe’s largest auto market, saw plugin electric vehicles take 32.2% share in September, up from 28.7% year on year. Full electrics grew more than plugin hybrids. Overall auto volume was 224,864 units, up 14% from last year, and down some 8% from September 2019’s result. The Tesla Model Y was the overall best selling… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Model Y Germany’s Best Selling Vehicle in September, Beating Iconic VW Golf002306
Clean Technica: BYD Delivering 120 Electric Semi Trucks In 2022002305
The Tesla vs. BYD race is still on, and BYD is surging forward in the electric semi truck category. A decade or so ago, I recall a lot of debates about who was approaching the EV revolution best, Tesla or BYD. Or who was leading the EV revolution, Tesla or BYD. Of course, some people… Continue reading Clean Technica: BYD Delivering 120 Electric Semi Trucks In 2022002305