electric vehicle News Updates

Business, Technology, Equipment

VinFast Delays North Carolina Plant

VinFast Auto Ltd.’s decision to delay its U.S. factory is the latest challenge to its ambition of becoming a global electric vehicle brand and places further pressure on its sales outlook.

July 15, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Entek Poised to Get $1.2 Billion US Loan

The Biden administration is poised to lend $1.2 billion to Entek Lithium Separators to help expand the U.S. supply chain for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles.

July 9, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Chinese Firms Eye Morocco to Cash In on US EV Subsidies

TANGIERS, Morocco — After the U.S. passed subsidies designed to boost domestic EV production and cut into Beijing’s supply chain dominance, Chinese manufacturers began investing in Morocco.

July 3, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

Renault Vows to Lower EV Battery Costs 20% With New Process

Renault SA pledged to reduce its battery costs by around 20%, in a bid to remain competitive by adopting a cheaper cell chemistry and new production processes for electric vehicle components.

July 1, 2024
Business, Technology

Polestar Loss Deepens to $1.46B Amid Slowing EV Demand

Polestar Automotive Holding UK Plc reported deepening losses for last year as the EV maker faced weaker demand amid organizational challenges that delayed its earnings report.

June 28, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Could Cheap Chinese EVs Reach US From Mexico?

Low-priced Chinese EVs pose a potentially "extinction-level event" for America’s auto industry.

June 27, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Key EV Battery Material Can Come From Methane

Graphite is key to manufacturing the lithium-ion batteries that power electric cars, and there has been a push to grow a U.S. supply chain.

June 20, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Fisker Files for Bankruptcy Protection

Electric vehicle maker Fisker filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the second electric startup to do so in the last year as even industry leaders struggle to lure more buyers.

June 18, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

The $25,000 Electric Car Is Coming to US Soon

With signs of slowing growth in the premium EV market, manufacturers have been working on a pivot from luxury to practicality. The $25,000 economy electric car is the industry’s new target.

June 17, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Senators Ramp Up EV Pushback

Republicans in the Senate are taking aim at the Biden administration’s promotion of EVs, and Democrats are calling out the administration for a lack of progress on charging infrastructure.

June 13, 2024