The Tennessee Valley Authority is at it again. The 89-year-old federally owned electric utility, which changed the lives of millions in the 1930s through flood control and also aided in World War II efforts, plans to convert its fleet of 1,200 light- and medium-duty vehicles from gasoline and diesel power to electricity by 2030. One… Continue reading Beefed up electric VW will support Tennessee Valley Authority’s drone surveys
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GM’s new business unit will help people mitigate power outages
General Motors is announcing a new business unit called GM Energy that will offer energy management products as the automaker expands into other businesses such as electric commercial delivery vans with its BrightDrop business and self-driving taxis with its subsidiary Cruise in San Francisco. GM said Tuesday GM Energy will consist of two new products:… Continue reading GM’s new business unit will help people mitigate power outages
BMW uses QR codes and your phone to control casual games on its big in-car screen
/ Play games like Mega Monster Party or other titles you probably haven’t heard of. a:hover]:text-black [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black text-gray-63″>Image: BMW BMW is the latest automaker trying to get gaming to happen on vehicle infotainment screens while you’re charging or otherwise waiting around in your car. The company plans to add AirConsole, a party game service… Continue reading BMW uses QR codes and your phone to control casual games on its big in-car screen
@GM: GM Enters Collaboration Agreement with Queensland Pacific Metals for Nickel from Australia
GM Enters Collaboration Agreement with Queensland Pacific Metals for Nickel from Australia 2022-10-11 Agreement includes equity investment to help accelerate nickel production at Queensland Pacific Metals’ proposed Townsville Energy Chemicals Hub (TECH) Project in Northern Australia Long-term supply commitment builds on other recent agreements that have already secured all battery raw material to support GM’s… Continue reading @GM: GM Enters Collaboration Agreement with Queensland Pacific Metals for Nickel from Australia
@GM: General Motors’ New Energy Ecosystem Will Give Customers Control of Their Energy Needs and Help Mitigate Effects of Power Outages
General Motors’ New Energy Ecosystem Will Give Customers Control of Their Energy Needs and Help Mitigate Effects of Power Outages 2022-10-11 GM Energy will consist of Ultium Home, Ultium Commercial and Ultium Charge 360, expanding business opportunities to include energy management services and drive growth beyond the core vehicle portfolio GM Energy’s solutions are designed… Continue reading @GM: General Motors’ New Energy Ecosystem Will Give Customers Control of Their Energy Needs and Help Mitigate Effects of Power Outages
Honda’s bringing a $4.4 billion EV battery plant to Ohio
/ The carmaker’s also investing $700 million to retool its existing Ohio-based plants for EV manufacturing Photo by Vlad Savov / The Verge Honda first announced plans to partner with LG Chem to build a $4.4 billion electric vehicle (EV) battery plant back in August, and the two companies confirmed today that the factory’s coming… Continue reading Honda’s bringing a $4.4 billion EV battery plant to Ohio
Honda announces major EV and battery production investment in the US
Honda announced today a major investment in producing electric vehicles and batteries in the US. The company is the latest automaker to take that route in order to comply with requirements linked to the new EV tax credit. The goal is to turn Ohio into Honda’s “EV Hub.” It doesn’t sound like the investment changes… Continue reading Honda announces major EV and battery production investment in the US
Tesla slips, but still owns two-thirds of the US EV market
Tesla’s market shares slip in the US, but the automaker still owns two-thirds of the rapidly growing market. For years now, Tesla has dominated the electric auto market in its home country. It is expected that Tesla’s hold on the market will erode as more EV options hit and help grow the US market, but… Continue reading Tesla slips, but still owns two-thirds of the US EV market
Tesla Playbook: Renault to install network of ultra-fast chargers across Europe
While Tesla has been rolling out its global network of 30,000 fast chargers for years, Renault has announced its own plan to build a network of 200 EV ultra-fast-charging stations across Europe, kicking off first in its native France. Mobilize, Renault’s newly named e-mobility unit, is partnering with Renault and Mobilize dealerships to install the… Continue reading Tesla Playbook: Renault to install network of ultra-fast chargers across Europe
Honda’s new $4.4 billion EV battery plant will be built in Ohio
An employee inspects the door of a 2018 Honda Accord vehicle during production at the Honda of America Manufacturing Inc. Marysville Auto Plant in Marysville, Ohio, on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017. Ty Wright | Bloomberg | Getty Images Honda Motor and LG Energy Solution on Tuesday said a new multibillion-dollar plant to produce batteries for… Continue reading Honda’s new $4.4 billion EV battery plant will be built in Ohio