This Explains Why GM Ditched The Ultium EV Battery Label
GM is laying plans for the EV battery of the future, including new cost-cutting, performance-enhancing atomic layer deposition technology.
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Opinion: A Window Of Opportunity Is Opening For General Motors
There’s no other way to put it: GM has struggled badly in its transition to EVs. But recent developments have led me to believe that GM may be better positioned than it appears to be: if I’m right, and if GM does not mess up, it may well be one … [continued]
The Increase In EV Charging Stations Comes With Obstacles & Solutions
Charging obstacles have frequently been cited as a major reason why US drivers decline to switch to EVs. Yet there is now one EV station optimized for rapid turnaround times between trips or deliveries for every 15 existing US gas stations. These EV charging stations are designed to minimize downtime … [continued]
Redwood Partners with Ultium Cells
At Redwood, our process involves sourcing end-of-life batteries and production scrap as well as raw materials and then recycling, refining, and remanufacturing these feedstocks into critical battery materials for North American cell manufacturers at gigafactory-scale. Redwood is now working with Ultium Cells LLC—the joint battery cell manufacturing venture between General … [continued]
Honda Paves Its Own Path With The Introduction Of The 0 Series Platform
Honda initially pinned its hopes of building the zero emission future of transportation on its hydrogen platform. It built up a line of vehicles under its Clarity platform to flush this out, building a hydrogen fuel cell electric version, a plug-in hybrid version and a short range battery electric version. … [continued]
UAW News: GM EV Plans Leak Out During Final Talks, Mayday 2028 Could Get Ugly
The new Bolt will be produced in Kansas — probably. The UAW wants to get stronger. And the UAW says its strikes are not the cause of rising car prices.
Honda Cancels Plan To Build Low-Cost EVs Using GM Ultium Technology
The partnership between Honda and GM to build affordable electric cars has been cancelled for reasons that are not entirely clear.
Honda Reveals More Details, Delivery Timing For Prologue EV
Over the last year, we’ve written a number of articles about Honda’s upcoming Prologue EV. Honda was woefully behind on EVs, to the point where I wrote an article calling the company “boneheaded.” But, that article happened at the end of 2020, and while I don’t know whether my insult … [continued]
GM Confirms Next-Generation Chevy Bolt, Blames Supplier For EV Production Delays
It’s official. A second generation of the Chevy Bolt is coming … soon. Details at this point are nonexistent.
Tracking the Post-IRA Boom in the US EV Supply Chain
6-month update on US EV supply chain post-IRA.
