Elon Musk unveils Tesla’s ‘Cybercab,’ plans to bring autonomous driving tech to other models
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.”
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Toyota to spend $1.4B to add EV production at Indiana plant
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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Battery maker EnerDel files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy
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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New dashboard tracks number of electric, hybrid vehicles registered in Indiana
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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Indiana chosen for $3B electric vehicle battery plant, 1,700 jobs
General Motors and South Korea-based Samsung SDI announced Tuesday that they have selected a 656-acre site in New Carlisle to build the plant, which could become operational by 2026.
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GM offering adapters to help electric vehicle owners access Tesla chargers
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.
Indy receives $15M federal grant to install public EV chargers
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.
GM delays Indiana EV battery factory, but finalizes joint venture deal with Samsung
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.
Ford to shift electric vehicle strategy by building lower-cost pickups, commercial van
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.
Next challenge for U.S. charging network: congestion
From a potential congestion standpoint, the U.S.’s charger-to-EV ratio is one of the worst in the world.
Statewide coalition outlines equity, accessibility concerns with EV infrastructure plan
An alliance of Black organizations across the state said INDOT should address several gaps in its draft National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, or NEVI, program.
Toyota investing in EV charging network Ionna
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.
Fisker becomes second electric vehicle maker to file for bankruptcy in past year
EV sales have slowed as manufacturers have attempted to push electric vehicles into the mainstream.
Stellantis CEO cites failures in U.S. operations, ready to compete head-on with Chinese EVs
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.
Most Americans still not sold on electric vehicles, poll finds
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 settles defect case involving fatal Indianapolis crash
Tesla is facing a string of lawsuits around the country that blame various defects for fatal or otherwise serious collisions.
Allison Transmission’s venture arm makes $10M investment in mobility fund
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.
Ford to delay production of new electric pickup, large SUV
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.
Honda, Nissan agree to work together in developing electric vehicles, intelligent technology
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.
EPA weighs slowing shift to electric 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.
Cummins joint venture selects Mississippi as site for battery plant
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.
Biden awards $623M to states, local governments and tribes to build EV charging network
A proposal from the Michiana Area Council of Governments for an EV charging project based in Indiana is set to receive $4.2 million.
For consumers shopping for EVs, new rules mean fewer models qualify for tax credit
Qualifying for the credits depends on requirements related to their battery makeup and minerals that get tougher each year.
EV transition cools as demand slows, automakers trim production
U.S. sales of fully electric cars are still growing at a fast clip—they are up by more than 50 percent this year over 2022—but automakers say growth has slowed in recent months, prompting them to trim their production plans and pause some investments.