Ford venture nabs $9.2 billion from Department of Energy
Ford’s joint venture to build vehicle batteries with South Korean company SK On in Kentucky and Tennessee just received a $9.2 billion boost from the U.S. Department of Energy.
Rivian, Tesla reach deal for using EV supercharger network
A deal recently inked by Rivian Automotive and Tesla will open up the Elon Musk-run company's Supercharger network in North America to the EV startup.
Hyundai mulls joining Tesla EV charging standard
South Korean automaker Hyundai will consider making its vehicles more readily compatible with Tesla's charging standard, CEO Jaehoon Chang said Tuesday.
Toyota electric cars will have stick-shift to deliver 'wow' experience
Toyota is developing a "manual EV" that will simulate gear shifting with a faux stick-shift, clutch and even virtual revving sounds to replicate manual transmission.
Elon Musk and Tesla getting courted by Europe for investment
Capital cities across Europe are competing for Tesla as CEO Elon Musk visits Paris to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron for the second time in recent weeks.
Tesla valuation adds $240B over 13-day winning streak
Tesla’s market valuation has grown by $240 billion amid 13 straight trading sessions on Wall Street for the EV maker in which the stock value finished with a gain.
Elon Musk touts 'morally right' EV charging deals
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says his company was "just trying to do the right thing" by opening up its charging stations to Ford and GM electric vehicle owners.
GM to use Tesla's charging network for EVs
GM announced it has reached an agreement with Tesla to use the electric vehicle giant's Supercharger network as part of its plan to expand charging access for customers.
GM investing more than $1B in Michigan plants to boost heavy-duty truck production
GM announced Monday it plans to spend upward of $1 billion to convert two of its Flint, Michigan, manufacturing plants to build its next generation line of heavy-duty pickups.
Jaguar recalls I-Pace electric vehicles due to fire risk in batteries
Jaguar is recalling more than 6,000 I-Pace electric SUVs in the U.S. from models starting in 2019 through 2024 due to the risk of a high-voltage battery fire.
Hyundai, LG partner to build $4.3 billion electric vehicle battery plant in Georgia
Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution announced that they will build a $4.3 billion electric battery plant as part of Hyundai's new electric vehicle assembly plant in Georgia.
Elon Musk, Greg Abbott celebrate groundbreaking of Tesla’s new Texas facility
Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Texas Governor Greg Abbott celebrated at the groundbreaking ceremony for Tesla's new lithium refinery in Robstown, Texas, near Corpus Christi.
Texas bill would slap $200 annual fee on electric car drivers
A Texas bill passed with unanimous support would impose an annual $200 charge on electric vehicle drivers to compensate the state for lower gas tax revenues.
First responders sound alarm over EV batteries after electric F-150s burst into flames: 'Totally different'
Michael O'Brian of the International Fire Chiefs Association and volunteer firefighter David Dalrymple joined 'Fox & Friends First' to warn of EV batteries' fire hazard.
GM ditching Chevy Bolt, shifting to electric trucks
General Motors announced Tuesday it will end production of its Chevrolet Bold EV at the end of the year to focus on larger models with a new battery platform.
Electric vehicle networks could be vulnerable to high-tech hackers
With billions in federal investment pouring into the development of electric vehicle charging networks, experts warn of the potential of widespread hacking.
Walmart says its electric vehicle charger network is in works
Walmart intends for thousands of its namesake and Sam's Club stores across America to have EV chargers installed as part of the retailer's own network that it plans to build.
EV tax credit eligibility to be reduced in the coming month
Eligibility for key tax credits could be reduced or lost altogether for a number of electric vehicles in the coming month. Come April 18, EVs will be subject to new rules proposed Friday by the Treasury.
European Union bans sales of CO2-emitting cars by 2035
The EU gave the green light on a new law that bans the sale of CO2-emitting vehicles by 2035 in an effort to cut emissions and clamp down on climate change.
Biden's EV push will benefit bicoastal elites more than middle class or poor: study
President Biden's push for Americans to buy electric vehicles continues to hit the barrier of the average person's wallet — a reality highlighted by a new report out of California.