Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2022 00:50:46 +0000
Last month, we told readers about a deal between GM and Pilot/Flying J truck stops to install 2000 EVgo charging stations at 500 locations. Now, we’re learning a little more about the deal with news that Delta Electronics will be providing the charging equipment. The GM/Flying J/EVgo Deal Before I provide details about the deal […]
Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Fri, 05 Aug 2022 23:50:09 +0000
One of the big criticisms systems like Ford’s Blue Cruise and GM’s Super Cruise have endured is that they don’t work almost everywhere like Tesla’s autopilot. But, the flip side is that these other systems are hands free when engaged. They’re not “eyes free,” and you still have to pay attention, but you can at […]
Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2022 03:55:56 +0000
US Companies General Motors, Ford, and Tesla Lag Behind Global Peers
Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Wed, 03 Aug 2022 19:50:12 +0000
EV incentives in the new Inflation Reduction Act are causing a lot of controversy on Capitol Hill with automakers asking for more time to meet materials sourcing requirements.
Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2022 19:50:48 +0000
Today, General Motors and INRIX Inc. revealed that their Safety View software is now accessible to transportation planners across the United States. GM says the cloud-based program gives transportation planners crucial insights based on crash, vehicle, vulnerable road user (VRU, or people walking and using micromobility), and US Census data to help them prioritize and […]
Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2022 03:57:56 +0000
US Companies General Motors, Ford, and Tesla Lag Behind Global Peers Washington, DC — Greenpeace USA has unveiled its Race to the Top web application, which ranks eight major electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers on their public stance on deep sea mining. US automakers Ford, General Motors, and Tesla were at the bottom of the ranking, […]
Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Wed, 03 Aug 2022 19:50:12 +0000
EV incentives in the new Inflation Reduction Act are causing a lot of controversy on Capitol Hill with automakers asking for more time to meet materials sourcing requirements.
Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2022 15:56:13 +0000
GM and LG Chem recently announced a binding agreement for the supply of Cathode Active Material (CAM). The deal will assist GM in meeting its increased EV production demands. CAM is a significant battery component made up of processed nickel, lithium, and other substances that account for around 40% of the cost of a battery […]
Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2022 21:50:50 +0000
GM and Livent announced today a multi-year sourcing agreement in which Livent will supply GM with battery-grade lithium hydroxide manufactured from lithium obtained at its brine-based sites in South America. Lithium hydroxide is important for GM’s plans to develop more powerful, longer-lasting electric vehicles. The batteries that will be powered by Livent’s lithium hydroxide will […]
Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2022 20:50:38 +0000
Not too long ago, I saw a terrible copypasta floating around about EVs. It looked at the prices of DC fast charging (which only takes about an hour at maximum for most vehicles), then multiplied that per-minute cost over 8 hours (because people charge while they sleep). They then took that 8-hour cost and divided […]