Category: US Motoring Press

GM enters into partnership to lower cost, increase battery range

Detroit — General Motors Co. is entering into a joint development agreement with lithium metal battery company SolidEnergy Systems, a move that GM says will help cut the cost of the batteries in its next-generation electric vehicles. The automaker expects the new technology to cut battery costs by 60% even while doubling energy density to increase range capabilities, GM President Mark Reuss… Continue reading GM enters into partnership to lower cost, increase battery range

GM Lansing Grand River plant production halted for semiconductor shortage

Detroit — The auto industry’s global semiconductor supply constraint is hitting General Motors Co.’s Lansing Grand River plant next week.  The automaker confirmed Thursday that the plant where the Cadillac CT4, Cadillac CT5 and Chevrolet Camaro are built will be down Monday through at least the end of the month. “We continue to work closely with our supply… Continue reading GM Lansing Grand River plant production halted for semiconductor shortage

Kia Recalls 380,000 Vehicles Over Fire Risk

In the realm of consumer alerts, the advisory Tuesday from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration about a recall of nearly 380,000 Kia vehicles was the equivalent of a flashing dashboard light. “Until these recalled vehicles have been repaired,” the advisory said, “the safest place to park them is outside and away from homes and… Continue reading Kia Recalls 380,000 Vehicles Over Fire Risk

Workhorse Stock Plunges After Losing USPS Contract

“We don’t have the three or four extra billion dollars in our plan right now that it would take to do it,” said Mr. DeJoy, an appointee of former President Donald J. Trump whose decisions — particularly about mail handling during the 2020 election — have made him a political lightning rod. “But we’re happy… Continue reading Workhorse Stock Plunges After Losing USPS Contract

E.V.s Force Carmakers to Reinvent the Wheel, and Brakes, and Mirrors …

There are other issues as well. “You have a juxtaposed target: On the one hand you have to manage and withstand the weight of a battery-powered car with stronger brakes, stronger axles, strong suspension,” Mr. Dahncke added. “At the same time, you need to optimize everything for aerodynamics.” These “ground up” procedures involve collaboration between… Continue reading E.V.s Force Carmakers to Reinvent the Wheel, and Brakes, and Mirrors …

G.M. Will Sell Only Zero-Emission Vehicles by 2035

G.M.’s move appears to follow a pattern by Ms. Barra of responding quickly to changes in the White House. It was Ms. Barra who, in the early days of the Trump administration, met with the new president in the Oval Office and asked him to roll back the tough Obama tailpipe pollution rules. Four years… Continue reading G.M. Will Sell Only Zero-Emission Vehicles by 2035

Jeep teases battery-electric Wrangler concept Magneto

Jeep on Tuesday shared a teaser of an electric Wrangler concept it plans to show at the end of the month during its annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, a spokeswoman confirmed. The Stellantis NV brand quietly announced on its website last month plans to introduce an electric concept of its flagship SUV during… Continue reading Jeep teases battery-electric Wrangler concept Magneto

VW expects half of U.S. sales to be electric vehicles by 2030

Volkswagen’s ID Buzz vehicle. Aeva Volkswagen is accelerating its plans for all-electric vehicles in a bid to become “the world’s most desirable brand for sustainable mobility,” a title arguably already owned by Tesla. The German automaker Friday morning said more than 70% of its Volkswagen brand’s European sales will be EVs by 2030, up from… Continue reading VW expects half of U.S. sales to be electric vehicles by 2030

Ford begins early production of not-yet-announced small pickup truck

A new pickup truck from Ford Motor Co. quietly began rolling off assembly lines at the Dearborn automaker’s Hermosillo plant in Mexico last month, according to production data reported to shareholders this week. The news was first reported by CNBC. The new product — dubbed “C-Pick Up” and expected to be called “Maverick” — appeared in a plant-by-plant production report… Continue reading Ford begins early production of not-yet-announced small pickup truck