Manufacturing
Panasonic reconsidering future investments in Tesla Gigafactory
Battery producer is studying future investments as it watches demand reports for electric vehicles.
Category: Electric vehicles
Manufacturing
Denso investing $1.6 billion in electric drive development
Toyota subsidiary betting heavily on future powertrains.
Vehicle Tech
Toyota subcompact pickup, throwback Honda SUV highlight April Fools
Fewer automakers play pranks, but the ones that did had some clever jokes.
Manufacturing
Amazon leads $700 million in funding for electric truck, SUV maker Rivian
Startup funds should further development and manufacturing plans for the Michigan company.
Manufacturing
Tesla cutting 7% of workforce, projecting lower profits
Need to ship lower-priced Model 3 electric vehicles will lower profitability as the automaker tries to increase manufacturing volumes.
Manufacturing
Eaton launches range-extending power inverters
Systems can support electric vehicles (EVs), hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and other electrified vehicle types.
Manufacturing
Tesla under investigation for Model 3 production claims
Regulatory filing confirms reports of Securities and Exchange Commission, Department of Justice probes on electric vehicle manufacturing information.
Vehicle Tech
Elon Musk, Tesla settle with SEC, Musk to step down as chairman
SEC lawsuit had sought to oust Musk as chairman and CEO following his failed attempt to take the company private, telling investors that he had "funding secured."
Vehicle Tech
Volkswagen launching electric car-sharing service in Berlin
North American version expected in 2020
Manufacturing
Honda-affiliated supplier buys into SoftWheel
Musashi Seimitsu invests in wheelchair technology company that is looking to push into hybrid and electric vehicles.
Manufacturing
FCA taps Toledo Machining for plug-in hybrid Jeep Wrangler components
Facility will build critical electronics unit for installation in Jeeps in nearby Toledo plant by 2020.
Manufacturing
Trump moves to lower fuel economy mandates, cancel California’s ability to set stricter rules
Two-pronged fight will likely lead to lengthy court battles.