Stellantis will invest a total of $155 million in three Kokomo, Indiana, plants to produce new electric drive modules (EDM) that will help power future electric vehicles assembled in North America and to support the company’s goal of 50% battery-electric sales in the U.S. by 2030.
With…
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced its latest set of actions which it says is aimed at creating a convenient, reliable and made-in-America electric vehicle (EV) charging network. These steps will help the United States meet the president’s goal to build a national network of 500,000 electric vehicle chargers and that EVs make up at least…
There’s no denying there’s been a big push for electric vehicles (EVs) lately. Governments around the globe are calling for greener energy and lower emissions, and with the recent rise in gas prices, even everyday consumers are starting to wonder if EVs make more sense than they did a few years ago. Although the portion…
Sono Group N.V. (Sono Motors) has announced that it decided to pivot its business model to exclusively retrofitting and integrating its solar technology onto third-party vehicles, and to terminate its Sion passenger car program as a result.
Sono Motors added the company announced a payback plan to…
As new-car buyer personas continue to evolve, connecting with consumers’ emotions and personality is more likely to ignite interest in battery electric vehicles (BEVs). This diverges from the long-standing industry narrative that environmental benefits are what drive BEV adoption, creating a great opportunity for brands to expand their messaging and embrace new customers with a…
Over 56,000 hydrogen fuel cell passenger vehicles were sold worldwide by the end of 2022, according to a recent study by Information Trends. At the same time, several automakers, both start-ups and established players, are vying to enter the fuel cell auto market.
Although the United States…
BP Products North America, a subsidiary of BP, has reached an agreement to purchase TravelCenters of America (TA). The acquisition, which is subject to regulatory and TravelCenters of America shareholder approval, will be for $1.3 billion in cash. The companies say TA’s network of highway sites complements BP’s existing predominantly off-highway convenience and mobility business,…
Geotab has revealed the results of its new electric vehicle (EV) range analysis, examining the impact of speed and temperature. The interactive analysis, showcased for the first time at Geotab Connect 2023, uses de-identified, aggregated data from 3 million EV trips and 550,000 hours of driving time to better understand the relative range impact of…
To help meet the need for auto technicians in the growing electric vehicle industry, the U.S. Department of Labor has announced a national partnership with Mercedes-Benz USA to train Job Corps students initially at centers in Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Utah for automotive industry careers. Job Corps will offer students opportunities to study high-voltage…
Ford announced it is investing $3.5 billion to build the country’s first automaker-backed LFP battery plant, offering customers a second battery technology within Ford’s EV lineup.
With this $3.5 billion investment, Ford and its battery tech collaborators have announced $17.6 billion in investments in electric vehicle and…