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VinFast, the Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, hasn’t exactly had a stellar start to their rollout of new VF 8 EV here in America. The reviews of the new VinFast Full Article »
Stellantis, the world’s third-largest carmaker, has made an investment in the U.S. start-up Lyten with the goal of developing lithium-sulfur batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), as well as lightweight composites Full Article »
Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler (Jeep, Dodge, Ram), has recently announced its consideration of restricting the shipment of gasoline-powered vehicles to dealers located in states that have embraced California’s Full Article »
The U.S. House of Representatives recently voted in favor of overturning the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) rules aimed at reducing smog and soot emissions from heavy-duty trucks. The vote, with Full Article »
In a recent development, the state of California has taken a significant step towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions by requesting approval from the Biden administration to implement a plan that Full Article »
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg expressed concerns Tuesday about the interaction between Tesla’s advanced driver assistance system, Autopilot, and drivers. This issue is currently under investigation by the National Highway Full Article »
According to Gary Silberg, a global automotive sector leader at KPMG, the affordability of electric vehicles (EVs) remains a significant barrier for many potential buyers. While Silberg expects the demand Full Article »
In a recent announcement, Ford CEO Jim Farley revealed that the company has decided to reverse its previous decision and reinstate AM radio in its new vehicles. This change comes Full Article »
Ford Motor Co. recently shared its projections for the growth of its internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle business, referred to as Ford Blue, over the next couple of years. During Full Article »
Cadillac has officially announced the name of its upcoming electric SUV, which will be called the Escalade IQ. The new Escalade IQ will be one of the very first entries Full Article »
Ford Motor Co announced today three significant deals pertaining to the supply of lithium products, including lithium hydroxide. These agreements are part of Ford’s strategy to accelerate the production of Full Article »
According to Toyota Motor Corp’s top scientist, a shortage of resources makes battery electric vehicles (BEVs) an inadequate solution to combat climate change. Toyota has faced criticism for its slow Full Article »
Hyundai and Kia announced a substantial settlement amounting to over $200 million in response to a class-action lawsuit. The legal action was filed by owners of vehicles that were deemed Full Article »
According to a forecast and analysis conducted for Reuters, General Motors (GM) may face a battery bottleneck that could hinder its projected EV production for 2025. While GM has announced Full Article »
Panasonic Holdings Corp, a Japanese company known for its battery manufacturing, has announced its plans to expand battery production for electric vehicles (EVs) in North America. The company intends to Full Article »
