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General Motors to sell its stake in Michigan battery factory to LG Energy Solution
Read full article: General Motors to sell its stake in Michigan battery factory to LG Energy SolutionGeneral Motors has reached an agreement to sell its stake in a nearly completed electric vehicle battery plant in Lansing, Michigan.
Does switching to an electric vehicle make sense for you?
Read full article: Does switching to an electric vehicle make sense for you?There are so many different decisions to think about when it comes to getting a new car. Cost, model, color, number of seats and so much more. And now, there is the decision between a normal car or an electric vehicle.
US first-quarter auto sales grew 5.1% despite high interest rates, but EV growth slows further
Read full article: US first-quarter auto sales grew 5.1% despite high interest rates, but EV growth slows furtherNew vehicle sales in the U.S. rose 5.1% from January through March, as buyers stayed in the market despite high interest rates.
Tesla sales tumble nearly 9%, most in 4 years, as competition heats up and demand for EVs slows
Read full article: Tesla sales tumble nearly 9%, most in 4 years, as competition heats up and demand for EVs slowsTesla sales fell sharply last quarter as competition increased worldwide, electric vehicle sales growth slowed, and price cuts failed to draw more buyers.
Morning 4: Here’s how much snow is expected to fall in Michigan amid approaching winter storm -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: Here’s how much snow is expected to fall in Michigan amid approaching winter storm -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
First public curbside EV chargers come to Ann Arbor
Read full article: First public curbside EV chargers come to Ann ArborA significant complaint often heard from electric vehicle drivers is the struggle to hook up and charge. Ann Arbor is making that more accessible by adding EV chargers to utility poles.
GM, Stellantis among group investing $33M in company that makes magnets without rare earth metals
Read full article: GM, Stellantis among group investing $33M in company that makes magnets without rare earth metalsThe venture capital arms of General Motors and Stellantis are among investors sinking $33 million into a Minnesota company with technology to make magnets for electric vehicle motors without using expensive rare-earth metals.
Jeep maker Stellantis plans to invest 1.5 billion euros in Chinese EV manufacturer Leapmotor
Read full article: Jeep maker Stellantis plans to invest 1.5 billion euros in Chinese EV manufacturer LeapmotorStellantis says it plans to invest about 1.5 billion euros, or about $1.6 billion, in Leapmotor, a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer.
University of Michigan joins state-sponsored initiative to promote careers in EV, mobility sector
Read full article: University of Michigan joins state-sponsored initiative to promote careers in EV, mobility sectorA new scholarship program is encouraging Michigan students to enter the electric vehicle and mobility sector.
Global tech company investing $2.36B into EV battery plant in Big Rapids
Read full article: Global tech company investing $2.36B into EV battery plant in Big RapidsA global high-tech company has chosen a Michigan city as the site for its new electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility, and is investing billions of dollars into the project.
What we learned about Autel’s commercial, home electric vehicle chargers at Detroit Auto Show
Read full article: What we learned about Autel’s commercial, home electric vehicle chargers at Detroit Auto ShowWalking into the North American International Auto Show for the first time since January 2019, you can’t help but notice that the auto industry has come a long way since the last auto show in Detroit.
Live stream: Biden talks EVs during Detroit Auto Show visit
Read full article: Live stream: Biden talks EVs during Detroit Auto Show visitAfter touring a variety of vehicles at the 2022 Detroit Auto Show Wednesday, President Joe Biden is set to deliver live remarks on electric vehicle manufacturing while in the Motor City.
Stellantis announces billions will be invested in Canadian operations
Read full article: Stellantis announces billions will be invested in Canadian operationsAutomaker Stellantis says it will invest $3.6 billion Canadian dollars, about $2.8 billion, to upgrade two Canadian assembly plants and expand a research center as it accelerates its long-term electrification strategy.
Michigan, NPS team up to promote accessibility to national parks
Read full article: Michigan, NPS team up to promote accessibility to national parksThis past week, the Whitmer Administration announced that the National Parks Service and Michigan are partnering to promote accessibility to national parks.
Ford will split electric vehicles, legacy autos into separate units as it works to boost electric business
Read full article: Ford will split electric vehicles, legacy autos into separate units as it works to boost electric businessFord Motor Company announced on Wednesday (March 2) that it is changing the way it does business and electric vehicles will lead the way.
Michigan OKs $824M in incentives for GM’s EV, battery plants
Read full article: Michigan OKs $824M in incentives for GM’s EV, battery plantsGeneral Motors is making the largest investment in company history in its home state of Michigan, announcing plans to spend nearly $7 billion to convert a factory to make electric pickup trucks and to build a new battery cell plant.
General Motors, joint-venture partner plan to build electric vehicle factor in Lansing
Read full article: General Motors, joint-venture partner plan to build electric vehicle factor in LansingGeneral Motors and a joint-venture partner plan to build an electric vehicle battery factory in Lansing, Michigan, their third such factory in the U.S. The companies' plans were revealed in documents posted on the city’s website Friday.
GM venture picks Michigan for 3rd US-based EV battery plant
Read full article: GM venture picks Michigan for 3rd US-based EV battery plantGeneral Motors and a joint-venture partner plan to build an electric vehicle battery factory in Lansing, Michigan, their third such factory in the U.S. The companies' plans were revealed in documents posted on the city’s website Friday.
Flashpoint Interview: EV expert talks nation’s push for electrification, why we’re not ready
Read full article: Flashpoint Interview: EV expert talks nation’s push for electrification, why we’re not readySteve Levine, editor of The Electric, joined Devin Scillian on this episode of Flashpoint to discuss the nation’s push for electrification, and why we aren’t ready for it.
General Motors’ promise for the future: Double revenue, lead in electric cars
Read full article: General Motors’ promise for the future: Double revenue, lead in electric carsGeneral Motors is hosting its 2021 Investor Day pitching Wall Street on its plans to double revenue to $280 billion by 2030 and showcasing its plans for electric vehicles and new technology.
Honda changing course, will build its own electric vehicles
Read full article: Honda changing course, will build its own electric vehiclesGeneral Motors is building two electric SUVs for Honda to sell in North America in 2024, but the Japanese automaker plans to manufacture them on its own after that.
Ford raising EV spending to $30 billion, aims for 40% of fleet electric by 2030
Read full article: Ford raising EV spending to $30 billion, aims for 40% of fleet electric by 2030Ford Motor Co. is boosting its spending on electric vehicle production by $30 billion as it aims to have 40% of its fleet all-electric by 2030.
Ford CEO Jim Farley: Electric vehicle demand will transform auto industry
Read full article: Ford CEO Jim Farley: Electric vehicle demand will transform auto industryA new electric version of Ford’s immensely popular F-150 pickup truck might just be the catalyst that hastens America’s transition from gasoline to battery powered vehicles.
Protests expected as President Biden visits Dearborn Ford plant Tuesday
Read full article: Protests expected as President Biden visits Dearborn Ford plant TuesdayPresident Joe Biden is set to visit Ford Motor Company’s Rouge Center in Dearborn on Tuesday -- but not all Michiganders are welcoming him to the state with open arms.
Magna announces $70 million EV battery facility for Michigan
Read full article: Magna announces $70 million EV battery facility for MichiganMagna International is breaking ground on a $70 million manufacturing facility in St. Clair, Mich. where it plans to build complex battery enclosures for the all-new 2022 GMC Hummer EV. This investment is expected to create 304 jobs in St. Clair over the next five years. AdIn St. Clair, Magna said it plans to construct a 345,000-square-foot facility with the ability to support an expansion of up to 1,000,000 square feet. AdMeanwhile, it was announced earlier this year that the Hummer EV would be built under the GMC brand name at GM’s “Factory Zero” facility at the Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant. That was announced right after GM said it would invest more than $2 billion in Detroit to manufacture electric vehicles.
Ford to build electric truck center in Dearborn, add 300 jobs
Read full article: Ford to build electric truck center in Dearborn, add 300 jobsDEARBORN, Mich. – Ford says it will add 300 jobs at a new factory that’s being built to assemble batteries and manufacture an electric version of the F-150 pickup truck. The new plant -- called the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center -- is being built at the Ford Rouge complex in Dearborn, Michigan, where Ford is starting to produce a new version of the F-150 that’s due in showrooms this November. This short video shows an animation of the center construction:“We are proud today to announce for our Ford UAW members and our nation that Ford is building this new plant to assemble the truck of the future -- a battery electric Ford F-150," reads a statement from United Auto Workers (UAW) Ford Vice President Gerald Kariem. Ford says the new electric truck will go on sale in mid-2022. Here’s some bonus video from Ford showing the all-electric F-150 prototype testing: