EV6 starts at $33,400 (factoring in available federal tax credit) Eligible for sale in all 50 states Available in Light, Wind and sporty GT-Line trim configurations State-of-the-art 77.4kWh high-density lithium-ion battery allows up to a 310-mile[i] range Innovative Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function turns EV6 into a mobile power source for the world around it Kia America… Continue reading @Hyundai: Kia America announces 2022 EV6 pricing
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Ford starts production of its new all-electric E-Transit cargo van
Ford has started production of its electric E-Transit cargo vans at its factory in Kansas City, Missouri with the first deliveries expected in the next several weeks, Ford Pro North America general manager Tim Baughman told TechCrunch. Baughman’s comments follow Ford’s announcement earlier this month that it will nearly double production capacity of its upcoming electric… Continue reading Ford starts production of its new all-electric E-Transit cargo van
GM and LG announce giant new 50 GWh battery cell factory in the US
GM and LG Energy Solution, through their Ultium partnership, announced a giant new 50 GWh battery cell factory coming to Lansing, Michigan in the US. It’s going to be the third Ultium battery factory to support GM’s EV ambitions. At Electrek, we always say that if you want to gauge how serious an automaker is… Continue reading GM and LG announce giant new 50 GWh battery cell factory in the US
@VW Group: Countach LPI 800-4 on the road for the first time004510
From the first to the last edition, three generations together to celebrate a timeless icon Sant’Agata Bolognese, January 25, 2022 – For the first time since its unveiling at Pebble Beach on August 13, the Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 is taking to the road. On this special occasion, the brand-new super sports car was accompanied… Continue reading @VW Group: Countach LPI 800-4 on the road for the first time004510
@VW Group: Audi exceeds 2021 CO2 fleet targets for Europe004510
Based on preliminary figures, Audi exceeded its fleet-wide CO2 emission targets for the European Union as well as Norway and Iceland in 2021. With a value of 122 g/km, the company fell well short of the legally required target value of 129 g/km. As a result, the brand made a positive contribution to the Volkswagen… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi exceeds 2021 CO2 fleet targets for Europe004510
Panasonic to make Tesla batteries in Japan after U.S. snag
OSAKA — Panasonic will begin commercial production of batteries for U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla after struggling to bring a large U.S. battery plant online. The company will mass produce its latest power cells in Japan, where it has a large pool of skilled engineers. Go to Source
GM Accelerates its Drive to Lead the EV Industry with $7 Billion Investment in Michigan, Creating 4,000 New Jobs and Retaining 1,000
LANSING, Mich., Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) announced today an investment of more than $7 billion in four Michigan manufacturing sites, creating 4,000 new jobs and retaining 1,000, and significantly increasing battery cell and electric truck manufacturing capacity. This is the single largest investment announcement in GM history. The investment includes… Continue reading GM Accelerates its Drive to Lead the EV Industry with $7 Billion Investment in Michigan, Creating 4,000 New Jobs and Retaining 1,000
General Motors will build a third EV battery factory in the US
General Motors announced a $7 billion investment in growing its electric vehicle manufacturing capabilities in Michigan, calling it “the single largest investment announcement in GM history.” The company will spend the money on four manufacturing sites, with plans to create 4,000 new jobs and retain another 1,000 in the state. The investment includes construction of… Continue reading General Motors will build a third EV battery factory in the US
Bollinger Motors Shifts From Consumer To Commercial Electric Trucks – Forbes
Robert Bollinger with the B1 electric SUV. Bollinger Motors was founded in 2014. Shown in 2017, the angular off-roader was to be delivered in 2019, then 2020. Now chairman Robert Bollinger, above, says the company will shift to the commercial vehicle, using R&D on the B1 SUV and B2 pickup. Bollinger Bollinger Motors is unplugging… Continue reading Bollinger Motors Shifts From Consumer To Commercial Electric Trucks – Forbes
Samsung SDI, first surplus in 12 years… Reaching ‘tipping point’ of the battery
Last year’s Youngong profit expected to be 1.2 trillion wonLG Ensol is also likely to achieve 900 billion won Samsung SDI’s electric vehicle battery business recorded an annual surplus for the first time in 12 years. LG Energy Solution also recorded an operating profit of close to KRW 1 trillion last year, following their first… Continue reading Samsung SDI, first surplus in 12 years… Reaching ‘tipping point’ of the battery