Switzerland-based energy storage provider Leclanché says it was able to reduce the cobalt content in its lithium-ion EV battery cells, bringing the cathode material from 20% to 5%. In addition, the electrodes are manufactured using an “environmentally friendly water-based process,” the company says. In doing so, Leclanché says it completely dispenses with the use of…

Nikola Corporation is moving its battery manufacturing from Cypress, Calif., to its Coolidge, Ariz., manufacturing facility. The move, which the company expects to complete by early Q3, brings Nikola's truck assembly, fuel cell power module assembly, and battery module and pack production under one roof and includes battery line automation geared toward improving quality and…

In 2022, battery-powered electric vehicles (EVs) sales were a highlight in a mostly down market, growing year over year by more than 65%. In the year ahead, Cox Automotive says it is forecasting a milestone for the U.S. auto industry: One million EVs sold. At NADA, held in Dallas from Jan. 26-29, Cox Automotive says…

Volta Trucks has appointed Claes Nilsson to its board of directors. Nilsson joins the Volta Trucks board following a career in commercial vehicles with AB Volvo, where he held the position of president of Volvo Trucks and member of its executive board. Prior to this, he was responsible for Volvo Trucks regions in Europe, South…

Nikola Corporation is moving its battery manufacturing from Cypress, Calif., to its Coolidge, Ariz., manufacturing facility. The move, which the company expects to complete by early Q3, brings Nikola’s truck assembly, fuel cell power module assembly, and battery module and pack production under one roof and includes battery line automation geared toward improving quality and…

NVIDIA and Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) have announced a strategic partnership to develop automated and autonomous vehicle platforms. As part of the agreement, Foxconn will produce electronic control units (ECUs) based on NVIDIA’s Drive Orin computer platform for the global automotive market. Foxconn-manufactured electric vehicles (EVs) will feature Drive Orin ECUs and Drive Hyperion…

In 2022, battery-powered electric vehicles (EVs) sales were a highlight in a mostly down market, growing year over year by more than 65%. In the year ahead, Cox Automotive says it is forecasting a milestone for the U.S. auto industry: One million EVs sold. At NADA, held…

Lexus is beginning a new marketing campaign called “Lexus Electrified,” which the company says shows how people are the inspiration behind the versatility of the Lexus electrified line of vehicles. The broadcast spot, “Like Attracts Like,” can be viewed here. Lexus says it will continue to add to its electrified portfolio of products which currently…

StoreDot has appointed Carl-Peter Forster as its chairman. Forster is currently a senior adviser and board member of several car companies. Past roles have included being a senior adviser to the Geely Group chairman and a board member of Volvo Cars. He has also served as CEO of Tata Motors and General Motors’ President of…

J.D. Power says it has purchased ZappyRide, an electric vehicle (EV) data company that builds white-label software and tools for automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), electric utilities and other greentech stakeholders. According to J.D. Power, ZappyRide is uniquely positioned to deliver a comprehensive range of software and services that include strategic planning for electrification programs,…