Survey Finds EVs Less Reliable, on Average, Than Gas-Powered
Electric vehicles have proved far less reliable, on average, than gasoline-powered cars, trucks and SUVs, according to the latest survey by Consumer Reports.
Detroit Testing Electric Vehicle Chargers Beneath Streets
Crews have installed what’s billed as the nation’s first wireless-charging public roadway for electric vehicles beneath a street just west of downtown Detroit.
US Weighing Reprieve for Automakers on EV Tax Credits
The Biden administration has discussed giving automakers a temporary reprieve from rules aimed to limit a consumer tax credit for electric vehicles that contain certain foreign materials.
Toyota Sells Part of Denso Stake to Raise Cash for EVs
Toyota is selling a part of its stake in components maker Denso to raise cash for its drive toward electric vehicles and other innovations, Japan’s top automaker said Nov. 29.
Alabama to Build $30 Million EV Tech Workforce Training Hub
A $30 million workforce training center focused on electric vehicle technology will be built in Decatur, Ala., Gov. Kay Ivey announced Nov. 27.
Hyundai Unveils Robot-Powered EV Plant in Singapore
Hyundai Motor Group has opened a heavily automated facility in Singapore that will play a crucial role in its electrification strategy, deploying robotics and new production methods.
UPS Broadens Search for Electric Vans Amid Arrival’s Woes
UPS Inc.’s push to adopt battery-powered delivery trucks hit a snag due to financial troubles at Arrival SA, a European electric vehicle startup that’s running out of cash.
Business Group Estimates 403,000 Clean-Energy Jobs From IRA
A nonpartisan group that advocates for clean energy estimates that 403,000 jobs will be created by the 210 major energy projects announced since the Inflation Reduction Act took effect.
Toyota More Than Doubles Investment at N.C. Battery Plant
RALEIGH, N.C. — Toyota will invest an additional $8 billion in the hybrid and electric vehicle battery factory it’s constructing in North Carolina, more than doubling prior investments.
TeraWatt Buys Two California Sites for Heavy-Duty EV Charging
TeraWatt Infrastructure acquired two sites in California’s Inland Empire region to build heavy-duty electric truck charging sites, the company said.