Ford U.S. Sales Jump 10.5% in February, Beating Toyota for Second Straight Month
Ford sales charged higher in February, making the Dearborn-based automaker the No. 1 seller in America for the second straight month. Ford also noted hybrid and EV sales gains, highlighting the importance of its electrified powertrains. Ford reported February sales…
Louisiana Second Least Electric-vehicle-friendly State
Shreveport has ranked on a list documenting the best and worst electric vehicle-friendly metro areas, but how does Ratchet City compare to other American cities? And how does the state of Louisiana compare to other states? When attempting to transition…
Verizon Connect Expands EV Fleet Management Solutions in Europe, Unveils New Sustainability Tools
Verizon Connect announced the launch of its Electric Vehicle Suitability Tool and the expansion of its Reveal EV capabilities into Europe, marking a significant step towards supporting global sustainability by aiding fleets in their transition to electric vehicles (EVs). The…
Schaeffler Announces Ohio E-vehicle Manufacturing Facility
Recently, Schaeffler revealed its new electric automotive manufacturing facility addition. Residing in Ohio, this facility will help Schaeffler’s goal for continued growth in the Americas. According to the press release:Global motion technology company Schaeffler announces the expansion of its operations…
Yellen Praises Ties With Chile, a Vital Part of EV Supply Chain
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the US is likely to increase mineral imports from Chile, a key supplier of lithium used in the batteries that power electric vehicles. Wrapping up a trade-focused visit to the South American country, Yellen said…
Li Auto Mega EV Is A 5.5 Second Sleeper That Recoups 311 Miles In 12 Minutes
Almost a decade since its debut in the Chinese market in 2015, and after exclusively peddling ‘extended range’ electric vehicles driven by a gasoline engine, Li Auto has finally rolled out its very first fully electric car. Dubbed the Mega…
MARCH 21:Mercedes-Benz HPC North America President & CEO Andrew Cornelia to Highlight Future of EV Charging at Industry-Leading Summit
LAS VEGAS – Andrew Cornelia, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz HPC North America, will headline the upcoming EV Charging Summit & Expo (Mar. 20-22 in Las Vegas) with a Mar. 21 keynote address entitled, “The Path Forward: A New Phase…
KIA AMERICA REPORTS FEBRUARY SALES
Kia America closed February with sales of 59,059 units. Sales of Kia’s EV models continued to climb, up 65-percent year-over-year through February with the ongoing launch of the award winning EV9 3-row EV SUV. Kia’s rugged and capable SUVs were…
Hyundai Motor America Reports All-Time February 2024 Sales
Hyundai Motor America reported record-breaking total February sales of 60,341 units, a 6% increase compared with February 2023. Hyundai set total sales records in February for Tucson (+8%), Tucson PHEV (+280%), Tucson HEV (+29%), Palisade (+16%), and Kona EV (+15%)….
IM Motors Raises US$1.1 Billion in One of China EV Brands’ Biggest Recent Deals
IM MOTORS, a premium electric vehicle brand of state-owned Chinese automaker SAIC, said on Friday (Mar 1) it has raised more than US$1.1 billion to work on new smart car models and technologies. IM Motors’ Series B round of equity…
