BERLIN — Volkswagen Group and its battery subsidiary PowerCo have begun searching for a site for the automaker’s first battery cell factory in North America, a company source told Reuters. The source said Canada was “a logical option” for the plant, which would be VW’s first gigafactory outside Europe. The move was described as an
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11:15 AM ET Mike Shank has built a racing empire from the ground up. Justin Casterline/Getty Images for SiriusXM Spend a few minutes following the never-ending volley of insults, accusations and conspiracy theories leveled between Red Bull team principal Christian Horner and Mercedes-AMG boss Toto Wolff, and you could get the impression that folks in charge
The holiday season is upon us and Mopar has just released an ugly sweater in time for Christmas. The Mopar Ugly Holiday Sweater is perfect for the Mopar enthusiast you may have in your family. It costs $79.95 and is a medium-weight knit sweater featuring a custom graphic design with Mopar logos, Hemi script, piston
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., earlier this week said he planned to ask the Federal Trade Commission, as well as state authorities, to investigate Ford Motor Co.’s electric vehicle certification program over potential violations of franchise laws in what he labeled an “egregious treatment” of dealers. Blumenthal joined a bipartisan group of Connecticut state legislators in
Solid Power Inc., the solid-state battery startup that went public in a reverse merger last year, said its chief executive officer Doug Campbell is stepping down. Solid Power‘s board appointed company president David Jansen to serve as interim CEO while it searches for a permanent replacement, the Louisville, Colorado-based company said in a statement Tuesday.
In this article FSR FSR Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Henrik Fisker stands with the Fisker Ocean electric vehicle after it was unveiled at the Manhattan Beach Pier ahead of the Los Angeles Auto Show and AutoMobilityLA on November 16, 2021 in Manhattan Beach, California. Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Images Electric
Canoo in July was selected by the U.S. Army for the supply of an electric vehicle for evaluation purposes, as part of the Army’s aim to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. The EV startup on Thursday announced it has delivered the vehicle, a specially prepared version of its Canoo Pickup Truck that was first
By Maria Merano Posted on November 30, 2022 Neuralink’s 2022 Show & Tell is about to begin. The event is supposed to update the public on Neuralink’s progress and attract talent to the company. Teslarati will be closely following the event. Please refresh this page for the latest coverage. Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently posted
Robert Bosch said four of its factories in China — three of which make components for vehicles — are operating under closed-loop conditions as the country adheres to its strategy of limiting virus transmission. Auto parts sites in Chongqing, Chengdu and Jinan, plus an industrial technologies plant in Beijing, have entered closed-loop systems, Bosch said,
Longtime General Motors advertising agency Campbell Ewald has undertaken an executive shuffle, which includes naming the first woman as its CEO in the company’s 112-year history. Kari Shimmel, 41, CE’s chief strategy officer since late 2018, will immediately step into the role of CEO, succeeding Kevin Wertz, who is stepping down as CEO but will
A fleet of vehicles rented by President Joe Biden’s Secret Service detail during his Nantucket trip for Thanksgiving were destroyed by fire a day after he left. The vehicles had been rented by the Biden party, consisting of a Chevrolet Suburban, Ford Explorer, Infiniti QX80, a Ford Expedition, and a Jeep Gladiator. They caught fire
Honda Motor Co. will build a fuel cell electric version of its sixth generation CR-V compact crossover starting in 2024. In addition to using fuel cell technology, which promises quick refueling and generous range, the vehicle will feature a plug that will enable drivers to charge the onboard battery for electricity-powered trips around town. The
In this article AAPL TSLA TWTR Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Anadolu Agency | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who is also the new owner and CEO of Twitter, bashed Apple this week after claiming the company has threatened to remove the Twitter app from its App Store,
Hitachi Energy just launched wireless Spark Prevention Unit indicators that help prevent wildfires by enabling remote monitoring. According to the US Department of Energy, approximately 10% of wildfire ignitions are sparked by faults on electrical infrastructure or electric equipment failure. Hitachi Energy’s new Wireless SPU Indicators allow utilities to monitor the grid remotely, in real