Vale and GM Sign Long-Term Nickel Supply Agreement in Canada Critical to North American EV Supply Chain 2022-11-17 TORONTO and DETROIT – Vale Canada Limited, a subsidiary of Vale S.A., and General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM), announced today they have signed a term sheet for the long-term supply of battery grade nickel sulfate from Vale’s… Continue reading @GM: Vale and GM Sign Long-Term Nickel Supply Agreement in Canada Critical to North American EV Supply Chain
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@Hyundai: Kia EV6 named Finalist for 2023 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year Award
Kia’s EV6 Poised to Capture One of Auto Industry’s Highest Honors Kia EV6 follows in the footsteps of the NACTOY-winning Telluride SUV Innovative offering signals the beginning of the brand’s transformative ‘Plan S’ electrification strategy Marking the Kia brand’s global shift to sustainable mobility, the Kia EV6 has been named one of three finalists for… Continue reading @Hyundai: Kia EV6 named Finalist for 2023 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year Award
The Long Road to Driverless Trucks
Restricting these trucks to the highway also plays to their strengths. “The biggest problems for long-haul truckers are fatigue, distraction and boredom,” Mr. Rodrigues explained on a recent afternoon as one of his company’s trucks cruised down a highway in Northern California. “Robots don’t have a problem with any of that.” It’s a sound strategy,… Continue reading The Long Road to Driverless Trucks
Fiat CEO teases subscriptions, car-sharing for all-electric 500e launch in US
Stellantis plans to “explore alternative business models,” such as subscriptions and car sharing, when it launches its all-electric Fiat 500e in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2024, Fiat CEO Olivier Francois told TechCrunch at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show. The exec did not rule out limiting the 500e’s U.S. launch entirely to… Continue reading Fiat CEO teases subscriptions, car-sharing for all-electric 500e launch in US
Hyundai Awarded U.S. News & World Report 2023 Best SUV Brand for Third Consecutive Year
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai was awarded the U.S. News & World Report 2023 Best SUV Brand for the third consecutive year today. It was selected for its lineup that includes capable gas-powered SUVs, as well as fuel-efficient hybrid and EV models in various body styles to suit nearly any buyer need. Continue… Continue reading Hyundai Awarded U.S. News & World Report 2023 Best SUV Brand for Third Consecutive Year
Toyota shows second EV prototype, touting itself as a leader in electrification with beyond zero EV sales
At the LA Auto Show, Toyota revealed its bZ Compact SUV Concept, the second fully electric vehicle from the bZ (Beyond Zero) lineup. Despite Toyota claiming “Beyond Zero,” the automaker has little to show in terms of zero-emission EV sales. After hyping the debut of its fifth-generation hybrid Prius, Toyota is giving us a look… Continue reading Toyota shows second EV prototype, touting itself as a leader in electrification with beyond zero EV sales
Piston Group hires Wayne County chief financial officer
Piston Group has hired Wayne County Chief Financial Officer Hughey Newsome as its new CFO, the Southfield-based auto supplier announced Thursday. He takes over the role Dec. 5. “Hughey’s reputable background, financial acumen and stellar experience will be a major asset to our ongoing strategy of managed market growth while continuing to invest in optimum… Continue reading Piston Group hires Wayne County chief financial officer
Global automakers accelerate expansion efforts for NEV sector in China
This photo taken on July 4, 2022 shows a workshop of the Volkswagen Anhui MEB (Modular Electric Drive Matrix) plant under construction in East China’s Anhui province. [Photo/Xinhua] HEFEI – China’s new energy vehicle sector remains a strong magnet for foreign investment despite the world grappling with the effects of the pandemic, thanks to the… Continue reading Global automakers accelerate expansion efforts for NEV sector in China
European OEM Strategies for Passenger Car CO2 Emissions Compliance Report 2022-2030: Increased Investment in Vehicle Electrification Through xEVs & OEM-supplier Partnerships for Electrification
DUBLIN, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “European OEM Strategies for Passenger Car CO2 Emissions Compliance Towards 2030” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Industry-wide fleet average CO2 emission targets for 2025 have been set to be 15% lower than 2020 levels, while 2030 levels will be 37.5% lower than 2020 levels. These targets… Continue reading European OEM Strategies for Passenger Car CO2 Emissions Compliance Report 2022-2030: Increased Investment in Vehicle Electrification Through xEVs & OEM-supplier Partnerships for Electrification
@Fisker: Fisker Ocean: World’s Most Sustainable Vehicle Starts Production on Schedule000107
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) (“Fisker”) — passionate creator of the world’s most sustainable electric vehicles and advanced mobility solutions — today commences production of the Fisker Ocean all-electric SUV on schedule. After just over two years of intensive development, the vehicle has arrived with world-class quality and future-forward user experiences. Fisker’s rollout strategy… Continue reading @Fisker: Fisker Ocean: World’s Most Sustainable Vehicle Starts Production on Schedule000107