Tag: Electric vehicles

Mercedes-Benz opens new battery plant in the U.S.

Mercedes-Benz opens a new battery plant in Bibb County, Alabama, a few months ahead of the start of production of all-electric Mercedes-EQ vehicles in the United States (U.S.). Mercedes-Benz will produce the EQS SUV and EQE SUV in its plant in Alabama, as part of a global push to produce all-electric vehicles at seven locations… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz opens new battery plant in the U.S.

Exclusive: Tesla stops work at Shanghai factory for two days amid China COVID curbs – internal notice

SHANGHAI, March 16 (Reuters) – Electric vehicle giant Tesla (TSLA.O) is suspending production at its Shanghai factory for two days, according to a notice sent internally and to suppliers, as China tightens COVID restrictions to curb the country’s latest outbreak. The Shanghai factory runs around the clock and suppliers and Tesla staff were told on… Continue reading Exclusive: Tesla stops work at Shanghai factory for two days amid China COVID curbs – internal notice

Chinese EV battery maker Phylion looks to raise $236m in new round

Phylion, a maker of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), is planning to raise up to 1.5 billion yuan ($236 million) in a new round of financing, according to a statement on Tuesday.  State-backed Shenzhen Capital Group, the lead investor of the round, has already seeded 950 million yuan ($149 million), the statement added.  Upon… Continue reading Chinese EV battery maker Phylion looks to raise $236m in new round

World NM: Can electric vehicles help defund the Russian war machine?001740

Receive the Transport Brief in your inbox by subscribing here. All of this has given the debate over the EU battery regulation – a mammoth piece of legislation aimed at boosting Europe’s battery autonomy while cutting emissions – a geopolitical shot in the arm. However, with the less-deadly Omicron variant now widespread and high vaccination… Continue reading World NM: Can electric vehicles help defund the Russian war machine?001740

@Daimler: 15. Mar 2022Mercedes-Benz EV ramp-up: new battery plant sets stage for EQS SUV production in the U.S.

Comprehensive sustainability was a central element of the planning criteria, starting with the highly energy-efficient design of the building itself. For instance, solar thermal energy is used to heat water, while rainwater capture and use helps conserve precious natural resources. Further sustainable initiatives include the intelligent and highly efficient control of LED lighting and ventilation… Continue reading @Daimler: 15. Mar 2022Mercedes-Benz EV ramp-up: new battery plant sets stage for EQS SUV production in the U.S.

Europa Wire: Volkswagen Group’s NEW AUTO Strategy: emission-free, autonomous future of mobility000274

Volkswagen Group’s NEW AUTO Strategy: emission-free, autonomous future of mobility Successful BEV-run up: No. 1 in Europe, No. 2 in the US, China increased more than fourfold Enhanced overall resilience: overhead costs significantly reduced, high capex discipline, break-even lowered Profit doubled to 20 billion EUR and return on sales increased to 8 percent (2020: 4,8)… Continue reading Europa Wire: Volkswagen Group’s NEW AUTO Strategy: emission-free, autonomous future of mobility000274

Cadillac launching Lyriq production next week, adding Super Cruise updates over the air

Cadillac, General Motors Co.’s luxury brand, on Tuesday confirmed that production of its first-ever battery-electric vehicle, the Lyriq, will begin Monday at GM’s Spring Hill plant in Tennessee. Brand executives said the Lyriq has garnered 233,000 “hand raisers” — or, people who have expressed interest and are receiving regular updates on it — ahead of the May 19 opening… Continue reading Cadillac launching Lyriq production next week, adding Super Cruise updates over the air

Mercedes opens Alabama battery plant, adding up to 600 jobs

Tuscaloosa, Ala. — Mercedes-Benz has opened a new electric vehicle battery factory near Tuscaloosa, Alabama, that will create up to 600 new jobs. The German automaker said Tuesday that the plant in Bibb County opened a few months before Mercedes plans to start making two all-electric SUVs at a large assembly plant in Tuscaloosa. The… Continue reading Mercedes opens Alabama battery plant, adding up to 600 jobs