Stellantis N.V. STLA announced that United Auto Worker union members who had gone on strike on Sep 10 at its casting plant in Indiana are rejoining work after a ratifying deal was made between the parties. The sprawling plant in Kokomo, IN, is known to be the world’s largest die-cast facility, per Stellantis’ website. It… Continue reading Stellantis (STLA) Strikes Deal to Address UAW Members’ Concerns
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Vote to expand Tesla’s Berlin gigafactory delayed indefinitely
The municipal council of Grünheide in the district of Brandenburg, Germany, has indefinitely delayed the vote on the planned expansion of Tesla’s Berlin gigafactory, according to a report from local broadcaster RBB. Tesla wants to expand its nearly 750-acre factory site by another 250 acres to build a freight depot, among other factory parts. The… Continue reading Vote to expand Tesla’s Berlin gigafactory delayed indefinitely
Tesla Stock Vs. BYD Stock: TSLA Reverses Below Key Support; EV Rival Sets Huge 2023 Goal
Motley Fool Why Cloud Stocks Were Down Today Cloud software stocks, including Okta (NASDAQ: OKTA), Zoom Video Communications (NASDAQ: ZM), and Appian (NASDAQ: APPN), were falling today after August’s inflation reading came in hotter than expected. The inflation report makes it more likely that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates by 75 basis points at its meeting next week,… Continue reading Tesla Stock Vs. BYD Stock: TSLA Reverses Below Key Support; EV Rival Sets Huge 2023 Goal
American Battery Solutions Acquires the Entire IP Portfolio Developed by Battery Systems Innovator, Tiveni Inc.
Strengthens ABS IP position in cylindrical cell modules, BMS designs, and manufacturing processes LAKE ORION, Mich., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — American Battery Solutions, Inc. (“ABS”), a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced battery systems for electrified mobility, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the complete IP portfolio of Tiveni,… Continue reading American Battery Solutions Acquires the Entire IP Portfolio Developed by Battery Systems Innovator, Tiveni Inc.
Luxury SUV Market — North America to account for 48% global market share
NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Luxury SUV Market by Type and Geography – Forecast and Analysis 2022-2026” report has been added to Technavio’s offering. According to the report, the market size will increase by 1798.24 thousand units between 2021 and 2026, accelerating at a CAGR of 7.73% during the forecast period. The… Continue reading Luxury SUV Market — North America to account for 48% global market share
Tesla delays Steam integration but still plans full video game library in its electric vehicles
Tesla is now behind schedule on its integration of Steam, the massive video marketplace and library, but it still plans on having the full video game library available in its electric vehicles as CEO Elon Musk is testing it himself. Over the last few years, Tesla has been investing heavily into integrating video games into… Continue reading Tesla delays Steam integration but still plans full video game library in its electric vehicles
GM’s Cruise is making its own chips for self-driving vehicles to save on costs
GM’s Cruise division doesn’t want to rely on third-party manufacturers for the chips powering its autonomous vehicles — so, it’s making its own. Based on what Carl Jenkins, the company’s VP for Hardware Engineering, told Reuters, the main motivator for the switch is the lofty costs associated with paying for other companies’ chips. “Two years… Continue reading GM’s Cruise is making its own chips for self-driving vehicles to save on costs
Clean Technica: Tesla To Build 10–12 Gigafactories — Progressing Faster Than Most Expected Possible002242
Tesla continues to rapidly expand throughout the world, and despite two new gigafactories having opened earlier this year (in Germany and Texas), the automaker’s already looking at where to build next. In the long term, it’s difficult to predict how many production facilities Tesla could build, but CEO Elon Musk has his sights set on… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla To Build 10–12 Gigafactories — Progressing Faster Than Most Expected Possible002242
Cleantechnica: New Australia Lithium Mine For Ford, LG, & Tesla Lithium To Be Powered By Giant Off-Grid Solar, Wind, & Battery Project 002241
Australia is a top source of lithium for EV batteries. Much of the world’s lithium used for such purposes comes from there. Now we’ve got news of a major lithium mine in Australia using batteries as well as solar and wind energy in order to mine more cleanly and — importantly for the miners —… Continue reading Cleantechnica: New Australia Lithium Mine For Ford, LG, & Tesla Lithium To Be Powered By Giant Off-Grid Solar, Wind, & Battery Project 002241
Cleantechnica: Electric Vehicles 101: V2G Charging & The Grid 002240
How can electric vehicles (EVs) assist the aging US electrical grid as it tries to handle the rising demand for electricity during peak load times? The answer is the EVs themselves. Bidirectional charging refers to two-way charging — that means the EV both charges and discharges. Vehicle to Grid (V2G) is a charging technology that… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Electric Vehicles 101: V2G Charging & The Grid 002240