@FCA: Stellantis and LG Energy Solution to Form Joint Venture for Lithium-Ion Battery Production in North America

October 18, 2021 , AMSTERDAM – Stellantis N.V. (NYSE / MTA / Euronext Paris: STLA) and LG Energy Solution today announced that their companies have entered into a memorandum of understanding to form a joint venture to produce battery cells and modules for North America. The parties intend that the joint venture will establish a new battery… Continue reading @FCA: Stellantis and LG Energy Solution to Form Joint Venture for Lithium-Ion Battery Production in North America

Battery Startup Our Next Energy (ONE) Closes Series A Led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures

Michigan based battery startup Our Next Energy (ONE) closes Series A Led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures Tweet this “Mujeeb and his team at ONE have cracked the code for building long-range batteries that not only push energy density levels but also cost barriers,” said Carmichael Roberts, Breakthrough Energy Ventures. “This is the type of battery… Continue reading Battery Startup Our Next Energy (ONE) Closes Series A Led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures

@GM: General Motors, LG Electronics Reach Agreement on Bolt EV Recall Costs

General Motors, LG Electronics Reach Agreement on Bolt EV Recall Costs LG will reimburse GM for recall costs and expenses 2021-10-12 WARREN, Mich. – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) announced today it has reached an agreement under which LG Electronics Inc. will reimburse GM for costs and expenses associated with the recall of Chevrolet Bolt… Continue reading @GM: General Motors, LG Electronics Reach Agreement on Bolt EV Recall Costs

Tesla Roadster production delayed again until 2023

Production of the second-generation Tesla Roadster has been pushed back again to 2023, adding yet another year to the wait between the electric sports car’s initial reveal and its on-sale date. Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, made the announcement in his usual roundabout fashion during the company’s annual shareholder meeting, citing supply chain difficulties as the… Continue reading Tesla Roadster production delayed again until 2023

Tesla Model Y, the road test of the electric suv

Listen to the audio version of this article 3 ‘of reading Very large dimensions, a range anxiety-proof battery supported by an unparalleled charging network and far too exuberant performance given the type of car. And the whole is dressed in a style that at least makes you talk. Tesla Model Y is like that. And… Continue reading Tesla Model Y, the road test of the electric suv

Auto sales, the chip shortage causes the market to collapse in Europe: a quarter of the volumes less than 2020 and 2019

The key points Listen to the audio version of this article 2 ‘of reading In September, the European car market loses a quarter of its volumes compared to 2019. This is certified by Acea data on registrations in the Old Continent. In the month, the decline in sales in the EU, EFTA and UK areas… Continue reading Auto sales, the chip shortage causes the market to collapse in Europe: a quarter of the volumes less than 2020 and 2019

German Manager Magazin: Tesla boss Elon Musk visits Volkswagen’s executives – virtual001197

Tesla -Boss Elon Musk (50) appeared as a surprise guest by video at a VW management conference in Alpach, Austria. CEO Herbert Diess (62) published on Saturday Twitter a picture that showed him together with Musk on a screen on a stage. Diess wrote: “With a new way of thinking & a revolution at our… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Tesla boss Elon Musk visits Volkswagen’s executives – virtual001197

Firm aiming to build £4bn UK ‘gigafactory’ poised for London IPO

Automotive industry Firm aiming to build £4bn UK ‘gigafactory’ poised for London IPO Chair Peter Rolton says Britishvolt more likely to pick UK after proposed changes to stock market listing rules Artist’s impresson of proposals for Britishvolt ‘gigafactory’ planned for Northumberland, northeast England. Photograph: Britishvolt/PA Artist’s impresson of proposals for Britishvolt ‘gigafactory’ planned for Northumberland,… Continue reading Firm aiming to build £4bn UK ‘gigafactory’ poised for London IPO

German Handelsblatt: According to VW boss Diess: Prime Minister Weil on possible VW job cuts: “Such a course could not be done with the country” 003115

Stephan Weil The state of Lower Saxony is a major VW shareholder and has considerable say there. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Lower Saxony’s Prime Minister Stephan Weil tries to dispel worries about massive job cuts at Volkswagen. In an interview with the “Welt”, the SPD politician referred to a corresponding denial by the car manufacturer according… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: According to VW boss Diess: Prime Minister Weil on possible VW job cuts: “Such a course could not be done with the country” 003115

German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: VW boss Herbert Diess surprises executives with Musk appearance003112

Herbert Diess and Elon Musk The Tesla boss switched on from his new headquarters in Texas. (Photo: VW) Berlin, Düsseldorf The Volkswagen executives did not expect that at their conference in Alpbach, Austria: After his lecture, in which he had once again warned against US rival Tesla, VW boss Herbert Diess unceremoniously switched Elon Musk,… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: VW boss Herbert Diess surprises executives with Musk appearance003112