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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…
A former Tata Technologies engineer has revealed significant safety concerns regarding VinFast vehicles, coinciding with an ongoing National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigation into the Vietnamese automaker’s VF8 model via BBC. Mechanical engineer Hazar Denli, who led chassis development teams at Tata Technologies for VinFast’s newer models, identified critical safety issue
In an innovative approach to urban EV charging infrastructure, Barcelona’s metro system has implemented a groundbreaking solution that harnesses regenerative braking energy from subway trains to power electric vehicle charging stations at street level, reports the AP. The MetroCharge project, deployed across 16 subway stations, captures kinetic energy from braking trains and redirects it through…
Japanese automotive giants Honda and Nissan are exploring a potential merger as both companies face mounting pressure in the global electric vehicle market, particularly from Chinese competitors. The historically independent automakers are weighing this unprecedented step to maintain competitiveness in an increasingly challenging EV landscape, reports the BBC. The potential merger discussions foll
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