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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Fisker plans to offer “frequent” OTA updates to customers

Fisker Inc. announced on Tuesday that it will roll out two over-the-air software updates for its Ocean all-electric crossover SUV. The updates will include bug fixes, performance enhancements, and new features. The updates are expected to be released in the coming weeks. In a press release, Fisker noted that this was part of the company’s […]

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Colorado approves goal to make 82% of car sales electric by 2032

Colorado has voted to approve a new standard on the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), with an additional goal set for 2032 and new guidance for increasing EV sales beginning in 2027. The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission adopted the Colorado Clean Cars standard on Friday, directing manufacturers to make 82 percent of all light-duty […]

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UAW strikes cause more layoffs among US auto suppliers

The ongoing UAW strike against the Detroit Big Three is having a devastating impact on auto suppliers. As per a recent survey from MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers, nearly 40% of auto suppliers have already laid off workers. Collected from October 9 – 11, 2023, the survey revealed the impact of the UAW’s ongoing strike on […]

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Cruise robotaxis face NHTSA investigation over pedestrian safety concerns

General Motors’ self-driving unit, Cruise, is facing an investigation from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) over concerns that the company’s self-driving robotaxis may not have used appropriate caution when operating around pedestrians. The NHTSA’s investigation into Cruise was opened on Monday.  The agency noted that it had received reports suggesting that vehicles equipped […]

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Amazon reports receiving 10k Rivian Delivery Vans

Amazon calculated that it has received over 10,000 electric Rivian delivery vans to date.  Amazon’s Rivian delivery vans operate in 1,800 cities across the United States. The company reported that its all-electric delivery vans have delivered 260 million packages nationwide. Amazon plans to launch electric Rivian vans in Anaheim, Green Bay, Lexington, and Silver Spring. […]

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VPPs could save billions, tame the solar duck – and nix the big solar button

A three-year project led by AEMO has underscored the huge benefits promised by the coordinated participation of consumer energy resources in the market.

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Mazda to launch another attempt at US EV market as early as 2025: report

Japanese automaker Mazda is poised to re-enter the US electric vehicle market as early as 2025. This is despite the failure of the Mazda MX-30, the company’s latest attempt at a competitive EV for the US market. As noted in a Nikkei Asia report, the new electric vehicles will utilize existing gasoline-powered platforms at Mazda’s Hofu plant, […]

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U.S. market share of EVs hits record high in Q3 as competition grows

Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) surpassed an important milestone in Q3, marking a record quarter as the options available to consumers continue to increase. EV market sales in the U.S. reached 300,000 during the third quarter, according to data from Cox Automotive in a report from Reuters this week. The increase represents an almost 50-percent […]

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