Advocates for Ford’s $3.5 billion electric vehicle lithium-ion battery plant in Marshall, Mich., say the 2,500 jobs it promises are much needed for the city of less than 7,000.
May 17, 2023electric vehicle News Updates
Michigan Town Rests Economic Hopes on Ford Battery Plant
New EV Models Drive Up North American Factory Production
North American factories cranked out 219,000 battery-powered cars and trucks in the first three months of the year, a 39% increase over the year-earlier period.
May 10, 2023Rivian Reports Better-Than-Expected Loss, Affirms EV Plans
Rivian Automotive Inc. reported a narrower-than-expected loss to start the year and reaffirmed its annual production plans as efforts to cut costs buoyed the electric vehicle maker.
May 10, 2023UAW Demands Support for EV Workers Before Endorsing Biden
New leaders of the United Auto Workers are withholding the union’s endorsement for President Joe Biden’s re-election until he shows support for a “just transition” to electric vehicles, according to a letter sent by newly elected UAW President Shawn Fain.
May 4, 2023Clean Truck Technologies Developing at Rapid Pace
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The rollout of zero-emission commercial vehicles and the infrastructure to support it is proceeding with added urgency.
May 3, 2023Daimler Unveils Freightliner Medium-Duty eM2 Truck
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Daimler Truck North America premiered the Freightliner eM2, the latest entry in its line of electric vehicles, during the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo May 2.
May 2, 2023Kodiak Installs Autonomous Driving System on Electric Truck
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Autonomous truck developer Kodiak Robotics unveiled a battery-electric Class 8 truck equipped with its self-driving technology at the 2023 ACT Expo.
May 2, 2023DHL Plans Third Air Cargo Hub in California
Greg Hewitt, CEO of DHL Express U.S., says company leadership is doubling down on its GoGreen Plus program, with a goal of being a net-zero emissions company by 2050.
May 1, 2023Daimler Truck Launches Rizon Medium-Duty EV
Daimler Truck unveiled Rizon, its newly branded lineup of Class 4 and Class 5 medium-duty electric trucks, during a press conference April 27.
April 28, 2023Freight Routes to Get Electric, Hydrogen Infrastructure Aid
A top U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory announced it will help add electric and hydrogen infrastructure to four freight corridors covering over half of the nation.
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