General Motor extends the production halt at its Orion Assembly plant in Michigan where the ill-fated Chevrolet Bolt EV was produced. It won’t be until March next year that the Bolt EV will be built again in Michigan, after production was halted in August. The Chevrolet Bolt’s sad story is another proof the big automakers… Continue reading World NM: Chevrolet in Bigger Mess With Bolt EV, Production Halt Extended Through End of February001683
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U.S. faces tough choices in 2022 on mines for electric-vehicle metals
U.S. President Joe Biden visits the production line for the Hummer EV as he tours the General Motors ‘Factory ZERO’ electric vehicle assembly plant, next to UAW President Ray Curry and General Motors CEO Mary Barra, in Detroit, Michigan, U.S. November 17, 2021. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register… Continue reading U.S. faces tough choices in 2022 on mines for electric-vehicle metals
U.S. reverses Trump effort to quash California vehicle emissions rules
WASHINGTON, Dec 21 (Reuters) – The Biden administration on Tuesday finalized a reversal of a rule issued under then-U.S. President Donald Trump that sought to pre-empt California’s vehicle emissions regulations. The Department of Transportation said it was issuing final rules rescinding the Trump action, which sought to bar the most populous state in the nation… Continue reading U.S. reverses Trump effort to quash California vehicle emissions rules
@niche: Xos, Inc. Celebrates 2021 Progress in Year-in-Review Video001526
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xos, Inc. (NASDAQ: XOS), a leading manufacturer of fully electric Class 5 to Class 8 commercial vehicles, published a video today celebrating its key announcements of 2021. “2021 was a strong year of growth for Xos. We’re excited to share more in the new year about our… Continue reading @niche: Xos, Inc. Celebrates 2021 Progress in Year-in-Review Video001526
@niche: Year-End Wrap-Up: A Toast to the Milestones of 2021001526
As 2021 draws to a close, we’re feeling reflective and grateful for all of the accomplishments we’ve achieved this year. Of course, we couldn’t have conquered this year without the support of our investors, customers, partners, and team members. Let’s take a look back at all the milestones we’ve hit as we’ve pushed toward decarbonizing… Continue reading @niche: Year-End Wrap-Up: A Toast to the Milestones of 2021001526
DFDS extends its record order with another 25 electric trucks from Volvo
GÖTEBORG, Sweden, Dec. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Volvo Trucks has received an order for an additional 25 heavy electric trucks from DFDS, Northern Europe’s largest shipping and logistics company. The new vehicles are on top of the record order of 100 Volvo FM electric trucks that was made in October, adding up to a total of… Continue reading DFDS extends its record order with another 25 electric trucks from Volvo
Atom Power’s charging solution charges vehicles directly from the circuit breaker
Atom Power, manufacturer of a UL-listed solid-state digital circuit breaker, has launched a new EV charging solution called PURPL, which charges vehicles directly from the circuit breaker, and incorporates energy management technology to keep electricity costs low. Because PURPL charges EVs directly from the breaker, the charging station itself does not contain expensive electronics—it’s simply… Continue reading Atom Power’s charging solution charges vehicles directly from the circuit breaker
Auto industry hopes for smooth ride in New Year after a bumpy 2021
In an interaction with PTI, Maruti Suzuki India Chairman R C Bhargava expressed hope that 2022 would pan out to be better for the industry as compared to 2021. By Munish Shekhavat New Delhi: The Indian automotive industry is driving into 2022 with a positive mindset in its quest to reach the pre-pandemic levels of… Continue reading Auto industry hopes for smooth ride in New Year after a bumpy 2021
Tesla’s Musk says he sold ‘enough stock’; slams California for ‘overtaxation’
On Tuesday, Musk sold another 583,611 shares, bringing the total number of shares he has offloaded to 13.5 million – about 80% of what he had planned to sell. San Francisco: Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he had sold “enough stock” to reach his plan to sell 10% of his shares in the world’s most… Continue reading Tesla’s Musk says he sold ‘enough stock’; slams California for ‘overtaxation’
Tesla Model Y achieves highest possible IIHS safety rating
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the main independent organization that conducts crash tests on vehicles in the US, released the result of its latest tests on the Tesla Model Y and confirmed that it achieved the highest possible safety rating. Tesla and safety While Tesla is known for being a technology-forward automaker and emphasizing the… Continue reading Tesla Model Y achieves highest possible IIHS safety rating