BEIJING - IM motors has decided that semi solid-state batteries are ready for prime time. In an omen of what Western automakers will need to contend with, it's now launched a futuristic luxury coupe with a next-gen battery pack and crab-walking capability. The high-density lithium batteries we enjoy today were an absolute technological revolution. They
WARREN–Flo has increased the number of EV chargers at General Motors’ Global Technical Center, making it the largest workplace deployment of Flo chargers on a single site in North America. Under the expansion, additional Flo CoRe+ chargers and SmartDC fast chargers have been installed on the campus to help meet the growing EV charging needs
YPSILANTI – WeaveGrid, which creates software enabling the rapid integration of electric vehicles with the electric grid, is partnering with the American Center for Mobility to test its software with real-world EVs and charging infrastructure at ACM’s Willow Run facility in Ypsilanti. This effort will be supported by the Michigan Mobility Funding Platform, a grant
WASHINGTON DC - A group of US Senators has written to President Biden's administration to urge the increase of tariffs on Chinese cars, with the ultimate goal of stopping potential imports altogether. In the letter, Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, and Sherrod Brown of Ohio, ask the Secretary of Commerce and the U.S. Trade
AUBURN HILLS - Leading a turnaround for General Motors in South America wasn’t magic, according to Carlos Zarlenga. “What it was, was hard work, listing the problems and not letting go until you fix them,” said Zarlenga, who left his job as president and CEO of GM South America in 2021. He joined Stellantis in
DETROIT - Rivian is following in Tesla’s footsteps with its decision to open its public charging network to all electric vehicles (EVs) later this year. The announcement came in the company’s latest letter to shareholders, outlining plans to expand access to the Rivian Adventure Network (RAN). While Rivian’s Adventure Network is currently smaller than Tesla’s
BEIJING - NIO, the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, has made a significant breakthrough in EV technology by introducing a solid-state battery pack with exceptional energy density, allowing for a range of over 930 kilometers on a single charge. This leap forward promises to address range anxiety among EV consumers and could be a game-changer in
PITTSBURGH - SAE International has chosen MAHLE’s positioning system as the global standard for wireless EV charging, a move that closes a final gap in standardizing inductive charging for electric vehicles. MAHLE’s cross-manufacturer solution paves the way for a rapid, comprehensive introduction of alternatives to wired, plug-in charging for electric- and hybrid-electric vehicles. Wireless EV
DETROIT — As sales of all-electric vehicles grow more slowly than expected, major automakers are increasingly meeting their customers in the middle. More and more companies are reconsidering the viability of hybrid cars and trucks to appease consumer demand and avoid costly penalties related to federal fuel economy and emissions standards. The shifting strategies run
DETROIT - Prices of used electric vehicles are down roughly 30 percent year over year, according to market research studies using data from September and October. The cheaper prices might bode well for buyers, but they raise concerns that low resale values could hurt EV adoption among mainstream consumers. The falling prices also add fuel
