Tag: Electric vehicle

September 14, 2023

A team of students from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) in Germany has achieved a remarkable milestone in the electric vehicle (EV) field. They have set a new world record for the longest-range electric car, covering an astounding 2,573 […]

September 14, 2023

The European Commission is deliberating on the imposition of punitive tariffs for safeguarding EU automakers from the influx of lower-priced Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports, which, according to the Commission, benefit from substantial state subsidies. According to TechCrunch, European Commission […]

September 7, 2023

Tesla’s Gigafactory Shanghai has reached a remarkable milestone by producing its two millionth electric vehicle (EV). This significant accomplishment solidifies Gigafactory Shanghai’s position as the most productive EV factory globally, surpassing even Tesla’s Fremont Factory. A Rapid Ascent to the […]

July 26, 2023

Seven major automakers say they’re joining forces to build a North American electric vehicle charging network that would rival Tesla’s and nearly double the number of fast-charging plugs in the U.S. and Canada. General Motors, BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes […]

June 27, 2023

As the electric vehicle (EV) market continues to grow, mid-size and fast-growing metropolitan areas like Columbia, South Carolina have recently caught the attention of manufacturers. In the past year, there have been a variety of large economic development deals announced […]

June 15, 2023

Audi’s CEO, Markus Duesmann, recently spoke about the company’s plans to expedite the development of new electric vehicle (EV) models to meet the increasing demand, especially in China. In an interview with Reuters, Duesmann acknowledged the need for faster production […]

June 7, 2023

General Motors this week announced a $1 billion investment in two of its factories in Flint, Mich., where it will retool production lines to manufacture heavy duty pickup trucks like this one for the next seven to 10 years. That’s […]

May 16, 2023

Delaware’s Supreme Court on May 15 overturned a judge’s ruling upholding a decision by state officials to prohibit electric vehicle maker Tesla from selling its cars directly to customers. In a ruling last year, a Superior Court judge determined that […]

April 28, 2023

Chinese truck maker Beiqi Foton Motor Co. is planning a second plant in Mexico to manufacture electric vehicles with an eye on U.S. exports. The plant’s location has yet to be decided, said Roberto Talavera, director of electric vehicles at […]

April 12, 2023

The Biden administration is proposing strict new automobile pollution limits that would require as many as two-thirds of new vehicles sold in the U.S. to be electric by 2032, a nearly tenfold increase over current electric vehicle sales. The proposed […]

April 11, 2023

Many Americans aren’t yet sold on going electric for their next cars, a new poll shows, with high prices and too few charging stations the main deterrents. About 4 in 10 U.S. adults are at least somewhat likely to switch, […]

April 6, 2023

Walmart Inc. plans to add thousands of electric vehicle charging stations by 2030, joining a broader push to make it easier for motorists to pivot away from cars powered by fossil fuels. The expansion will add to the retailer’s existing […]

April 3, 2023

Rivian Automotive Inc. built 9,395 battery-electric vehicles in the first three months of the year as the company aims to ramp up production. The output was above the average 8,752 estimated by analysts. Rivian — which makes two consumer EVs […]

March 23, 2023

Renault SA is inviting investment banks to pitch for a role on the planned initial public offering of its Ampere electric vehicle business, according to people familiar with the matter. The French carmaker has been sending out requests for proposals […]

March 14, 2023

President Biden last week met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in the Oval Office last week, and how about that: There appears to be a thaw in a frosty relationship between the U.S. and the European Union […]

March 8, 2023

AMETEK Surface Vision has developed its high-performance inspection systems to overcome the challenges in battery production processes to improve quality and reduce defects. As battery technology expands and grows to meet the demands of industries, particularly electric vehicles, AMETEK Surface […]

February 27, 2023

Kansas generated nearly $7.5 billion in capital investments last year. Contributing to that number was Panasonic, which announced a $4 billion electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant in De Soto in November 2022. “My administration has made Kansas a state where […]

February 10, 2023

Electric vehicle (EV) chargers are being used to charge electric vehicles that include a battery and an electrical supply that assists in charging the battery. Electric vehicles are less expensive to buy and maintain than traditional gasoline/diesel vehicles. Electric vehicles […]

February 8, 2023

Bank of America announced today that it will offer consumers the option of financing their residential electric vehicle chargers alongside their auto loans. Based on growing client demand for streamlined solutions that make driving an electric car easier and more […]

January 25, 2023

Tesla Inc. reported better-than expected profits in the latest quarter, signaling strength as it faces growing questions about carbuyer demand for its all-electric vehicle lineup. The Austin, Texas-based company reported adjusted earnings of $1.19 a share, besting the $1.12 a […]