Adding to the headwinds: an incoming new U.S. president who has disparaged government support for electric vehicles.
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Production of a new battery electric vehicle at the plant is expected to result in 340 new jobs by the end of 2025, Toyota announced Thursday.
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The company’s bankruptcy filing comes less than a month after it shut down its Andersen plant in a decision that blindsided employees.
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Among Indiana counties, Marion County has recorded the most electric and hybrid vehicles registered over the last five years, totaling close to 91,000.
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The project being built by StarPlus Energy LLC is expected to create at least 2,800 jobs at the two plants and hundreds more at a nearby park for parts-supply companies.
When operational, the facility will produce battery separators for lithium-ion battery manufacturers across the country, primarily for use in electric vehicles.
Tesla expects the Cybercabs to cost under $30,000, Musk said. He estimated that the vehicles would become available in 2026, then added “before 2027.”
The Detroit automaker said Wednesday that it is opening up access to more than 17,800 Tesla Superchargers for its customers, with the use of a GM approved NACS DC adapter.
The project will prioritize fair and equitable placement to fill gaps left in the Indiana Department of Transportation’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan, according to the city of Indianapolis and Congressman Andre Carson.
The companies finalized their agreement Tuesday to jointly run the new factory in New Carlisle, Indiana, near South Bend, but said production would not start next year as originally planned.
Electric vehicle sales in the U.S., Ford’s most profitable market, are still growing but have slowed as more practical consumers worry about range and the ability to recharge while traveling.
From a potential congestion standpoint, the U.S.’s charger-to-EV ratio is one of the worst in the world.
An alliance of Black organizations across the state said INDOT should address several gaps in its draft National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, or NEVI, program.
Ionna, based in Durham, North Carolina, plans to install at least 30,000 charge ports in North America by 2030. Other automakers supporting Ionna include BMW, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis.
EV sales have slowed as manufacturers have attempted to push electric vehicles into the mainstream.
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares expressed dissatisfaction at the operation of some U.S. plants on Thursday, and took responsibility for not reacting quickly enough to address that issue.
Worries about cost are widespread, as are other practical concerns. Range anxiety—the idea that EVs cannot go far enough on a single charge and might leave a driver stranded—continues to be a major reason why many Americans do not purchase EVs.
Tesla is facing a string of lawsuits around the country that blame various defects for fatal or otherwise serious collisions.
As part of its investment, Indianapolis-based Allison will gain access to EnerTech Capital’s network of companies working on automotive technologies in the areas of electrification, connectivity, autonomy and digitization.
With the pace of U.S. electric vehicle sales starting to slow, Ford Motor Co. says it will add more gas-electric hybrids to its model lineup.
Japanese automakers have fallen behind rivals such as Tesla of the U.S. and BYD of China in developing EVs, partly because they have historically been so successful with combustion engine vehicles.
The move comes as the Biden administration faces pressure on multiple fronts to weaken its electrification targets, in part because of slowing EV sales and also problems with public EV charging stations.
The joint venture, which includes Cummins and three other companies, was formed last year for the purpose of building a battery plant for commercial vehicles.
A proposal from the Michiana Area Council of Governments for an EV charging project based in Indiana is set to receive $4.2 million.
