New Jersey to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035

Earlier this week, New Jersey officials announced plans to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. The ban is New Jersey’s effort to improve the air quality in the state.  “The steps we take today to lower emissions will improve air quality and mitigate climate impacts for generations to come, all while increasing […]

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Inflation Reduction Act boosts EV investment in the US

Data gathered by EV Job Hub revealed that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has boosted elective vehicle (EV) manufacturing investments in the United States. According to the information gathered, 47% of EV manufacturing investments have occurred after the IRA was passed.  As of November 17, 2023, $173 billion investments in electric vehicle and battery manufacturing were made […]

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Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt announces resignation from robotaxi company

In an announcement on Sunday, Cruise revealed that its CEO and co-founder Kyle Vogt would be leaving the company. Vogt confirmed the news in a series of posts on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.  With Vogt’s departure, Cruise will now be led by Mo Elshenawy, who previously worked as the company’s […]

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Polestar 4 enters production, first deliveries expected by end of 2023

Polestar has confirmed that the production of the Polestar 4 SUV has begun at the Hangzhou Bay factory in China. The vehicle is the first Polestar that’s produced in the Hangzhou Bay factory, which is operated by Geely Holding.  The first deliveries of the Polestar 4 to customers in China are expected before the end […]

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Stellantis buys out workers to aid EV transition, following UAW strike

Amid the ongoing transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and following a historic six-week auto strike, Stellantis has said it plans to offer voluntary buyouts for 6,400 salary workers. On Monday, Stellantis told workers it was offering the voluntary buyouts to help cut costs in its transition to EVs, according to a report from Reuters. The […]

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BMW has a Level 3 autonomous system for Germany — and it works in the dark

It appears that BMW is following in Mercedes-Benz’s footsteps with the impending release of its Personal Pilot L3 for the German market. Being a Level 3 system, BMW Personal Pilot L3 allows vehicles to operate while drivers are temporarily diverting their attention from the road. As noted by in a press release, BMW Personal Pilot […]

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EVs to increase almost tenfold by 2030 under current policies: IEA

Ahead of the United Nations COP28 climate summit in Dubai later this year, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has once again released its yearly report on energy generation and renewables. The IEA shared the 2023 World Energy Outlook earlier this month, offering a comprehensive look at how energy is generated today and where energy industries […]

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Tesla not to be scrutinized in EU electric vehicle probe

Tesla is not going to be scrutinized in a probe from the European Union that will investigate potential subsidy manipulation from vehicles built and imported into Europe from China. In September, we reported on a potential probe from the EU that would investigate several brands that export vehicles from China to Europe to judge the […]

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UAW now open to 25% raises for its members: report

A recent report has emerged suggesting that the United Auto Workers (UAW) union is now open to raises totaling at least 25% from Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis. While this was a notable reduction from the 40% raise that the UAW was initially proposing, it is a substantial increase nonetheless.  More importantly, it is close […]

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GM to slow down EV efforts amid UAW’s ongoing strike

General Motors (GM) CEO Mary Barra has stated that the veteran automaker would be slowing down its electric vehicle strategy, at least in the meantime. The change in strategy comes amidst the rising costs of the UAW’s ongoing strike, which has been ongoing for several weeks now.  During a briefing with reporters, GM Chief Financial […]

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