By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s SK Innovation Co Ltd said on Tuesday it is considering all options including pulling its battery business out of the United States if President Joe Biden does not overturn a trade panel’s decision against it by April 11. FILE PHOTO: The logo of SK… Continue reading SK Innovation says may pull its battery business out of U.S.
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BMW has got its timing right for beefing up electric cars: CEO
By Nick Carey, Christina Amann 3 Min Read LONDON (Reuters) – BMW has timed its shift to electric cars well and its upcoming products will upend the perception the German carmaker is behind on electrification and could make its stock compete with the likes of Tesla Inc, its top executive said. Slideshow ( 5 images… Continue reading BMW has got its timing right for beefing up electric cars: CEO
@BMW: BMW Group steps up sustainable sourcing of lithium for battery cell production to ensure rapid e-mobility expansion001019
Multi-year contract worth around 285 million euros with US company Livent Responsible extraction of lithium in Argentina Participating in study of sustainable lithium extraction in South America Wendt: “Making ourselves technologically, geographically and geopolitically less dependent on individual suppliers” Munich. The BMW Group will be accelerating its expansion of e-mobility in the coming years. By… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Group steps up sustainable sourcing of lithium for battery cell production to ensure rapid e-mobility expansion001019
Canoo’s deal with Hyundai appears dead
The deal between Canoo and Hyundai to build electric vehicles appears to be dead, as the California EV startup is moving away from trying to sell its electric vehicle technology to other automakers. Canoo chairman Tony Aquila shared the news Monday during an icy investor call — Canoo’s first as a publicly-traded company. Canoo’s CEO… Continue reading Canoo’s deal with Hyundai appears dead
The Station: Uber’s new battles in the UK, Lucid Motors’ second life plans and Cruise acquires Voyage
The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive it every Saturday in your inbox. Hi friends and new readers, welcome to The Station, a newsletter dedicated to all the present and future ways people and packages move from Point A to Point… Continue reading The Station: Uber’s new battles in the UK, Lucid Motors’ second life plans and Cruise acquires Voyage
Recycling startup Redwood Materials is partnering with Proterra to supply EV battery materials sustainably
A growing number of companies have emerged over the last few years determined to reduce waste in the electric vehicle battery market. Chief among these is recycling firm Redwood Materials, which has quickly expanded since its launch in 2017 by Tesla co-founder JB Straubel to become the largest lithium-ion battery recycler in North America. Now… Continue reading Recycling startup Redwood Materials is partnering with Proterra to supply EV battery materials sustainably
Rivian and Lucid Motors sued by Illinois automotive dealers
In a lawsuit filed in Cook County Court, Illinois, Rivian and Lucid Motors are being sued for their direct-to-consumer business model. The suit also lists Illinois secretary of state Jesse White as a defendant. It claims his office “has abandoned its enforcement role.” The 70-page lawsuit was filed by the Illinois Automobile Dealers Association, Chicago… Continue reading Rivian and Lucid Motors sued by Illinois automotive dealers
Tesla goes on hiring spree at Gigafactory Texas, prepares new battery cell factory
Tesla is turning on the recruiting machine in Texas as it adds about 50 new jobs based out of Gigafactory Texas, including many jobs related to local battery cell production. The automaker has lot going on right now when it comes to adding production capacity. It has Gigafactory Berlin and Gigafactory Texas, two brand new… Continue reading Tesla goes on hiring spree at Gigafactory Texas, prepares new battery cell factory
Tesla secures order for 10 electric semi-trucks and 2 Megachargers
Tesla has secured a new order for 10 Tesla electric semi-trucks and 2 Megachargers with almost $2 million in US government support. Since unveiling the Tesla Semi in 2017, Tesla has been taking reservations with large deposits for the electric truck. The Tesla Semi has been delayed several times, but it now appears to be… Continue reading Tesla secures order for 10 electric semi-trucks and 2 Megachargers
Circontrol’s new Raption 100 kW fast charger
EVSE manufacturer Circontrol has launched a 100 kW fast charger, the Raption 100. The new model retains the design and most of the features of its predecessor, the Raption 50, which Circontrol introduced three years ago. Circontrol’s Raption chargers use a modular architecture, which allows for scalable power levels of 25 kW, 50 kW or… Continue reading Circontrol’s new Raption 100 kW fast charger