Vehicle Tech
GM, Analog Devices develop wireless battery management system
Eliminating battery wiring systems could simplify future electric vehicles, allowing the automaker to scale up for higher ranges without massive engineering efforts.
Category: Electric vehicles
Manufacturing
GM to build Nikola Badger, supply batteries, hydrogen fuel cells
The automaker will take an 11% stake in the electric vehicle startup in return for resources.
Manufacturing
Honda, GM deepening ties, plan to share vehicle platforms
Partnership that began to use GM electric vehicle platforms for Honda cars to now include two-way sharing of gas and electric designs.
Vehicle Tech
Canoo to go public through reverse merger with $2.4 billion valuation
Subscription-only automaker joins several EV producers opting for quick public offerings.
Industry
California agrees to emissions deals with automakers
Deals come despite Trump administration efforts to eliminate state’s rule-making authority.
Manufacturing
VW details Tennessee electric vehicle work
Chattanooga factory to build vehicles also taking a lead role in design, engineering.
Manufacturing
Lordstown Motors to go public with $1.5 billion valuation
Reverse merger will generate $675 million to retool Ohio plant for Endurance pickup launch.
Manufacturing
Building construction begins on GM/LG battery plant
Ultium Cells LLC in Ohio will make battery cells for future General Motors Vehicles.
Vehicle Tech
Ford unveils second 1,400hp electric Mustang
Mustang Mach-E 1400 racecar part of automaker’s push to tie electric with performance.
Manufacturing
Italian government backs $7.1 billion in loans for Fiat Chrysler
3-year credit facility with Italy’s Intesa Sanpaolo bank provides liquidity for European operations.
Vehicle Tech
Volkswagen invests $200 million in battery startup
QuantumScape developing solid-state batteries that could extend electric vehicle range and charge faster.
Manufacturing
Lordstown Motors to make hub motors for electric pickups in house
Startup licenses design from Solvenia’s Elaphe Propulsion Technologies for work trucks.