BorgWarner Inc. BWA is poised to make great strides in the electrification space, as evidenced by its latest buyout deals and business wins. Here is a sneak peek into the company’s most recent noteworthy events. BWA to Acquire Santroll Light Vehicle eMotor Unit BorgWarner and Santroll Electric Auto and Santroll Automotive Components recently announced signing… Continue reading BorgWarner (BWA) Electrification Efforts to Bolster Capabilities
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Ford, Volvo join Redwood Materials to launch free EV battery recycling program in California
Redwood Materials, the startup founded by former Tesla CTO JB Straubel, is launching an electric vehicle battery recycling program in California with Ford and Volvo as inaugural partners as pressure mounts to source materials for EVs. The basic plan is that Redwood Materials will work with dealers and dismantlers in California to recover end-of-life battery… Continue reading Ford, Volvo join Redwood Materials to launch free EV battery recycling program in California
U.S. investigates 416,000 Tesla vehicles over unexpected braking reports
A Tesla sign is pictured outside the Tesla Gigafactory 2 in Buffalo, New York, U.S., February 13, 2022. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register WASHINGTON, Feb 17 (Reuters) – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Thursday it is opening a formal investigation into 416,000 Tesla vehicles over reports… Continue reading U.S. investigates 416,000 Tesla vehicles over unexpected braking reports
@niche: Workhorse Group Sets Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Earnings Call for Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. ET001652
Workhorse Group, Inc. CINCINNATI, Feb. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Workhorse Group Inc. (NASDAQ: WKHS) (“Workhorse” or “the Company”), an American technology company focused on providing sustainable and cost-effective drone-integrated electric vehicles to the last mile delivery sector, will hold a conference call on Tuesday, March 1 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time (7:00 a.m. Pacific… Continue reading @niche: Workhorse Group Sets Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Earnings Call for Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. ET001652
VW CEO sees widespread autonomous driving within 25 years, article with image
Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess looks on during a visit to Volkswagen’s electric car plant in Zwickau, Germany, June 23, 2021. REUTERS/Matthias Rietschel/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Feb 16 (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) Chief Executive Herbert Diess expects the car industry to see widespread autonomous driving within 25 years, the… Continue reading VW CEO sees widespread autonomous driving within 25 years, article with image
Tesla (TSLA) secures lithium supply from upcoming mine in Australia
Tesla (TSLA) has signed a contract to secure lithium supply from an upcoming mine in Australia developed by Liontown. The critical material to battery production is expected to start flowing in 2024. With the rise in popularity of electric vehicles, several critical materials to battery production, like nickel, lithium, and cobalt, are becoming bottlenecks in… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) secures lithium supply from upcoming mine in Australia
UK Automotive calls for EV chargepoint mandate governed by independent regulator to level up network for consumers
Automotive industry publishes new seven-point plan putting consumers at the heart of EV infrastructure planning and delivery to secure UK’s zero-emission future. Calls for binding targets for chargepoint rollout as a condition of the ZEV Mandate to energise public confidence, backed by measures to de-risk investment and support local authorities. Proposes new regulator, Ofcharge, to… Continue reading UK Automotive calls for EV chargepoint mandate governed by independent regulator to level up network for consumers
Uber drivers get Wallbox charging stations at a discounted price
Following a pilot program, Uber and Wallbox are expanding their partnership nationwide. The partnership offers a discounted package to Uber drivers that includes a Wallbox Pulsar Plus charger, along with installation and financing options. The EV charging package will be rolled out in four geographical groups, and is scheduled to reach nationwide coverage (excluding Alaska)… Continue reading Uber drivers get Wallbox charging stations at a discounted price
Daimler Truck forms joint venture to deploy US commercial charging network
Daimler Truck North America, NextEra Energy Resources and BlackRock Renewable Power plan to form a joint venture to deploy a nationwide US charging network for medium- and heavy-duty battery-electric and fuel cell vehicles. Construction at the first sites is set to begin in 2023. Initial funding is expected to be around $650 million, divided equally… Continue reading Daimler Truck forms joint venture to deploy US commercial charging network
The Hummer EV’s battery weighs more than a Honda Civic
We always knew that when General Motors decided to resurrect the Hummer brand as an electric truck, we were still going to get something excessively massive, as per its namesake. But I don’t think we were adequately prepared for the amount of truck bloat encapsulated in the Hummer EV. According to test data filed by… Continue reading The Hummer EV’s battery weighs more than a Honda Civic