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Japanese automotive giants Honda and Nissan are considering a significant expansion of their strategic partnership that could include shared vehicle production facilities, marking a potential shift in Japan’s automotive landscape. The development follows their March 2024 agreement to collaborate on electric vehicle development. According to a report from the Japan Times, Honda may leverage Nissan’
Archer Aviation is positioning Abu Dhabi to become the world’s first city with a commercial electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi service, with operations scheduled to begin in 2025, reports Forbes. The California-based company recently secured crucial agreements with eight public and private entities in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant milestone in urban…
Electric vehicle sales in the United States continued their upward trajectory in November, with a 10% month-over-month increase and a 13.6% jump compared to November 2022, according to new data from Cox Automotive. This growth comes as the EV market shows signs of normalizing inventory levels and maintaining steady price points, though upcoming regulatory changes…
Stellantis has announced a further extension of its production pause at the historic Mirafiori plant in Italy, signaling deepening concerns about electric vehicle demand in the European market. The shutdown, initially planned until January 5, will now continue through January 20 for the Fiat 500e and extend to February 3 for Maserati’s luxury EV models…
General Motors is deepening its commitment to EV infrastructure through a new partnership with ChargePoint to deploy up to 500 ultra-fast charging stations across the United States by 2025. The stations will reportedly feature ChargePoint’s Express Plus system with 500-kilowatt capability, marking a significant leap beyond the current 350kW standard The stations will incorporate ChargePoint’s…
Maryland is launching an ambitious expansion of its electric vehicle charging infrastructure, with plans to install 29 new fast-charging stations across state highways as part of a $30 million investment in zero-emission transportation. The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced this week a request for proposals to establish charging locations every 50 miles along 23…
California’s ambitious electric vehicle mandate received crucial federal protection this week, as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted a last-minute waiver that could shield the state’s zero-emission vehicle requirements from immediate reversal under the incoming administration, reports Politico. The EPA’s decision fortifies California’s plan to mandate that all new passenger vehicles
General Motors’ dramatic fall from market leader to 16th place in China represents one of the most significant shifts in global automotive history, with sales plummeting 42.5% in the first 11 months of 2024 and forcing a $5 billion write-down against profits, according to a recent report from the NY Times. The collapse of GM’s…
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