Nissan announced a partnership with Pole to Pole founder and adventurer, Chris Ramsey, to drive a custom-built Ariya from the Magnetic North Pole down to the South Pole. The nearly 17,000-mile trip will be made by Ramsey and a team behind the wheel of a Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE – the first vehicle to complete such… Continue reading Pole to Pole: Nissan announces 17,000 mile trip from North to South in all-electric Ariya
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Tesla’s permit for its battery factory in Texas is challenged by environmentalists
A group of environmentalists is asking the city of Austin to withhold Tesla’s permit for its upcoming battery cathode material factory next to Gigafactory Texas over concerns about water supply along the Colorado River. Over the last two years, Tesla was simultaneously building massive factories in Germany near Berlin and in Texas, near Austin. In… Continue reading Tesla’s permit for its battery factory in Texas is challenged by environmentalists
Stellantis CEO warns of electric vehicle battery shortage, followed by lack of raw materials
Carlos Tavares expects a shortage of electric vehicle batteries by 2024-2025, followed by a lack of raw materials by 2027-2028. Go to Source
Jeep maker Stellantis to build $2.5 billion EV battery plant in Indiana
Stellantis plans to invest more than $2.5 billion with Samsung SDI to build the automaker’s first U.S. electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility. Go to Source
Electric vehicles are in short supply. Here’s what you can find as gas prices soar
If consumers don’t want to wait for a new EV, some models may be easier to find than others, according to industry data compiled by CNBC. Go to Source
Volkswagen chief says German car giant will overtake Tesla on electric vehicle sales by 2025
Volkswagen’s CEO said alleviating supply chain issues would likely help create some momentum for the German auto giant in the coming months. Go to Source
Hyundai recalls 239,000 cars for exploding seat belt parts
Washington – Hyundai is recalling 239,000 cars in the U.S. because the seat belt pretensioners can explode and injure vehicle occupants. Three injuries have been reported, two in the U.S. and one in Singapore. In a letter to the Korean automaker, government regulators said that the driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt pretensioners can explode… Continue reading Hyundai recalls 239,000 cars for exploding seat belt parts
Stellantis, Samsung SDI will invest $2.5 billion for battery plant in Indiana
Jeep maker Stellantis NV and a South Korean battery manufacturer will invest at least $2.5 billion for an electric-vehicle battery plant in Kokomo, Indiana, creating 1,400 jobs, the companies said on Tuesday. The facility being made in a joint venture with Samsung SDI will have an initial annual production capacity of 23 gigawatt hours, though the companies… Continue reading Stellantis, Samsung SDI will invest $2.5 billion for battery plant in Indiana
Valvoline Announces Purchase of Partner’s Interest in VCA Solutions Joint Venture
Acquisition of battery distributor enables a new last-mile delivery platform for Valvoline and an enhanced customer experience for service centers and installers LEXINGTON, Ky., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), a global leader in vehicle care powering the future of mobility through innovative services and products, announced today that it has purchased… Continue reading Valvoline Announces Purchase of Partner’s Interest in VCA Solutions Joint Venture
Industry calls for chargepoint ‘van plan’ to switch owners to electric
New research shows 57% of van owners anxious about going electric over fears they won’t be able to find a charging point when they need it. More than a third of all new van models now available with a plug, but only one in 20 buyers has switched to a battery powered van in 2022.… Continue reading Industry calls for chargepoint ‘van plan’ to switch owners to electric