Vehicle Tech
Diesel giant Cummins spells out hydrogen strategy
Company plans to invest heavily in fuel cells for transportation, other markets.
Category: Electric vehicles
Manufacturing
Ford investing $100 million in Missouri for electric van
2022 E-Transit to go into production next year at the Kansas City Assembly Plant.
Manufacturing
REE, Maxion partnering on electric vehicle wheel systems
Maxion technology could lower weight for REE's hub motor/EV chassis combination.
Manufacturing
Volkswagen breaks ground on Battery Engineering Lab
The approximately $22 million dollar facility will test and validate electric vehicle cells and battery packs for the North American region.
Manufacturing
GM, LG battery plant begins hiring
Ultium Cells LLC construction is ahead of schedule as it begins taking on staff.
Fleets
Daimler Truck, Volvo partnering on hydrogen fuel cells
Volvo paying nearly $700 million for half of Daimler’s advance propulsion division to set up JV.
Manufacturing
GM spending $2 billion to build Cadillac Lyriq electric vehicle, shows off Hummer EV (video)
Spring Hill investment plus another $152 million at other plants will expand capacity for EVs, crossovers.
Manufacturing
Magna to build Fisker Ocean EV
Canadian supplier with a long history of contract vehicle manufacturing to take a 6% stake in Fisker in exchange for the manufacturing services.
Vehicle Tech
Amazon shows off Rivian-made delivery vans
10,000-truck first order key to funding electric vehicle startup’s launch.
Fleets
Toyota, Hino partner on hydrogen fuel cell trucks
Class 8 fuel cell vehicle should be demonstrated next year with plans for a North American market launch.
Industry
California governor moves to ban new gasoline-powered cars by 2035
California Air Resources Board to draft new rules to establish mandates as the state agency fights to retain its rulemaking authority.
Vehicle Tech
General Motors showcases EV component roadmap
Ultium Drive system includes modular electric motors and drive units that will support a range of electrified vehicles.