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General Motors is ditching Ultium branding for its EV batteries

GM says it's time to embrace new cell formats and chemistries. General Motors is shaking up its electric vehicle strategy once again. Despite bumper EV sales in 2024, the US autom.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnica8 hr. 32 min. ago

GM ditches failed Ultium battery branding as its EV sales soar

GM says it's time to embrace new cell formats and chemistries. General Motors is shaking up its electric vehicle strategy once again. Despite bumper EV sales in 2024, the US autom.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News3 hr. 32 min. ago

Solid-state batteries need proven benefits over lithium ion to become EV market player

As solid-state battery technology evolves, lithium ion batteries, which power the vast majority of EVs on the road, are also advancing......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated News4 hr. 0 min. ago

North America can seize EV leadership from China, GM battery chief says

The U.S. can seize global leadership on electric vehicle batteries as the customer base for EVs grows, said Kurt Kelty, General Motors' vice president of batteries......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated News5 hr. 32 min. ago

Tesla to unveil robotaxi after years of Elon Musk"s unfulfilled promises

Tesla's "Cybercab" would serve a key role in a future, company-run ride-share service. The EV maker could also show a low-cost vehicle for the masses and a self-driving van, analysts said......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated News6 hr. 32 min. ago

General Motors is ditching Ultium branding for its EV batteries

GM says it's time to embrace new cell formats and chemistries. General Motors is shaking up its electric vehicle strategy once again. Despite bumper EV sales in 2024, the US autom.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News8 hr. 32 min. ago

Former general manager forms auto group, buys first dealerships

A former general manager has purchased his first dealerships, in Iowa, as part of the newly created Coleman Automotive Group......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated News10 hr. 0 min. ago

Tesla to unveil robotaxi after years of CEO Elon Musk"s unfulfilled promises

Tesla's "Cybercab" would serve a key role in a future, company-run ride-share service. The EV maker could also show a low-cost vehicle for the masses and a self-driving van, analysts said......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated News10 hr. 32 min. ago

BYD targets 100,000 EV sales in Mexico in 2025

BYD will announce where it will build its first factory in Mexico by the end of this year......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

GM expects lower EV losses in 2025, will drop Ultium name

GM executives did not say if EVs will be profitable in 2025. They pointed to the improving trajectory as a sign of progress in GM's EV strategy......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

Lower-priced Chevy Silverado EV retail trim to qualify for $7,500 tax credit

The 2025 Silverado EV LT will have a range of up to 408 miles and a 12,500-pound tow rating, surpassing the Ford F-150 Lightning's top specs of 320 miles and 10,000 pounds......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

GM drops Ultium name for EV platform

General Motors said at an Oct. 8 investor day that it expects to build roughly 200,000 EVs this year as it targets profitability......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

Prestone"s new EV coolants are designed to enhance safety, reduce corrosion

Prestone's new formulations have been engineered to reduce fires caused by thermal runaway, prevent corrosion and improve the efficiency of plug-in hybrid vehicles, battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

Why using a brand nickname in marketing is not a good idea

Researchers from Western University, Stockton University, and University of Massachusetts Amherst have published a new study that examines whether firms benefit from adopting popular nicknames in their branding efforts......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

Why it"s so hard to kick fossil fuels out of the sports industry

Governments and public relations firms are under pressure to, in UN secretary-general António Guterres's words, stop "fueling the madness" and ban fossil fuel advertising or cut ties with the industry......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

Here"s why saltwater flooding can lead to EV battery fires

Florida has seen at least 16 lithium ion battery fires in the wake of Hurricane Helene, six associated with electric vehicles......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

Production starts at Hyundai"s massive EV factory in Georgia

U.S.-assembled versions of the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 compact crossover will arrive at dealer lots this year......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

CDK notifies Maine about June 19 cyberattack data breach

CDK's breach notification with the Maine Attorney General's Office appears to be the first since the June 19 cyberattacks......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 7th, 2024

Lucid Q3 sales rise 91% to record 2,781 on generous incentives for Air sedan

Lucid Q3 production increased a modest 16% as the automaker cleared out vehicle inventory. The EV startup's stock price rose about 2% higher in midday trading......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 7th, 2024

GM resumes production after hurricane-related supplier issue

General Motors said it is resuming production at two assembly plants in Texas and Michigan after it temporarily halted production at the plants last week because of impacts to its suppliers due to Hurricane Helene......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 7th, 2024

Nissan joins forces with Ford, Honda and BMW in EV charging alliance

Nissan is joining ChargeScape, the alliance created by three of its competitors: Ford Motor Co., American Honda Motor Co. and BMW......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 7th, 2024