Stellantis taking heat from dealers, UAW amid EV push
As Stellantis tries to build sales momentum in the U.S. and presses forward with its EV offensive, it's facing unrest among several constituencies that are monumentally important to its success......»»
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.....»»
Stellantis CEO eyes management shake-up as pressure mounts
Stellantis Chief Executive Officer Carlos Tavares is planning a deep management reshuffle in response to the automaker’s disastrous profit warning, according to people familiar with the situation......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
Threads Loop could compete with Communities on X, or subreddits
Meta’s Threads app may be seeking to further push into the territory occupied by the app formerly known as Twitter, taking on one of Elon Musk’s favorite features. The feature is known as Loop, and one developer who spotted the reference said.....»»
Teen survey reveals Apple Intelligence will push more iPhone 16 upgrades
A new survey of teens in the U.S. reveals that iPhone ownership remains extremely high. And while the number of teens upgrading to the iPhone 16 currently remains steady, Apple Intelligence looks set to push an acceleration of new purchases in the mo.....»»
Stellantis holds off on megacasting championed by Tesla and Volvo
The technique was pioneered by Tesla to reduce manufacturing times and costs. Volvo, Nissan, Ford, Toyota and Hyundai are among automakers either using or planning to use it. .....»»
Stellantis holds off on megacasting, championed by Tesla and Volvo
The technique was pioneered by Tesla to reduce manufacturing times and costs. Volvo, Nissan, Ford, Toyota and Hyundai are among automakers either using or planning to use it. .....»»
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......»»
Stellantis poised to secure Italian approval to sell stake in Comau robotics unit, report says
One Equity, which invests in businesses in the industrial, healthcare and technology industries in the U.S. and Europe, is expected to take a 50.1 percent stake in the robotics unit......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
VIP Automotive Group, Stellantis dealership face sexual harassment allegations in EEOC lawsuit
Male employees at the Hempstead, N.Y., dealership allegedly harassed female colleagues, creating a hostile work environment, according to the lawsuit......»»
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......»»
Mexican jumping beans jump to safety in a dynamic world—light could influence how moth larvae avoid extreme heat
What makes Mexican jumping beans jump? New research from Binghamton University reveals that Mexican jumping bean larvae respond to different colors of light, jumping more vigorously under different hues, which can help them avoid potentially dangerou.....»»
New research shows legal challenges to climate action on the rise
As the global push towards low-carbon societies accelerates, a new study reveals that justice concerns are increasingly surfacing in legal disputes over climate policies and projects. This phenomenon, described as "just transition litigation," emphas.....»»