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General Motors (GM) has announced a significant advancement in electric vehicle (EV) battery technology, partnering with LG to develop lithium manganese-rich (LMR) batteries that promise a 400-mile range. This new chemistry, set to power GM’s upcoming electric trucks and SUVs by 2028, aims to make EVs more affordable and efficient while addressing ethical concerns tied…
Bollinger Motors, a Michigan-based electric vehicle (EV) startup focused on commercial trucks, has been placed into receivership following a court ruling, signaling severe financial distress for the company that raised $148 million but produced only 40 trucks. According to Automotive News, a Michigan judge granted founder Robert Bollinger’s request to freeze the company’s assets after…
Tesla has set a new benchmark in electric vehicle (EV) production, completing the ramp-up of its updated Model Y at Giga Shanghai in just six weeks, the fastest in the company’s history. Announced through a post on Weibo, this milestone underscores Tesla’s growing expertise in scaling EV manufacturing, offering insights into the future of efficient…
Mitsubishi is making a bold return to the electric vehicle (EV) market, announcing a new battery-electric model set to launch in the United States and Canada in summer 2026. The automaker revealed this development in a press release on May 7, 2025, highlighting its collaboration with alliance partner Nissan. This move marks Mitsubishi’s re-entry into…
Chinese billionaire Eric Li’s decision to privatize Zeekr, a New York-listed electric vehicle (EV) brand, marks a significant shift for the company just one year after its U.S. initial public offering (IPO). According to a Forbes report, parent company Geely Automobile will buy out Zeekr’s remaining shares for $2.2 billion, delisting the EV maker as…
Slate Auto, an upstart electric vehicle manufacturer, is making waves with a $700 million fundraising haul backed by Jeff Bezos’s investment firm, Bezos Expeditions. The funding, confirmed by Newsweek, spans Series A and B rounds, with the final close in late 2024, setting the stage for Slate to challenge the EV market with its no-frills,…
On May 8, 2025, the U.S. announced a significant reduction in tariffs on UK-made cars, including electric vehicles (EVs), dropping the rate from 27.5% to 10%. This decision, part of a broader economic deal with the UK, also eliminates tariffs on steel and aluminum, setting them to 0%. For EV enthusiasts and industry professionals, this…
Canadian police forces are electrifying their fleets, with the Kensington Police Service in Prince Edward Island (PEI) and Peel Regional Police in Ontario integrating electric vehicles (EVs) for patrol duties. This week, Kensington reportedly introduced a Ford Mustang Mach-E, while Peel deployed a 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV, signaling a shift toward sustainable policing. These adoptions…
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