Lucid Group teases huge range in Gravity electric luxury SUV
Lucid Group promises first luxury electric SUV, Gravity, set to launch in 2024 with reservations opening in early 2023, will have more range than any other EV on the market, apart from the Lucid Air. The company is currently finalizing the vehicle design and specifications, in parallel with continuing the expansion of its AMP-1 factory
DOE to loan GM $2.5B to build three Ultium battery cell facilities
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), through its Loan Programs Office (LPO), has announced the closing of a $2.5 billion loan to Ultium Cells LLC to help finance the construction of new lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing facilities in Ohio, Tennessee and Michigan. Ultium Cells, a joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution, will
BrightDrop revenue on track to hit $1B in 2023
BrightDrop says it is on track to reach $1 billion in revenue in 2023, making it one of the fastest companies to ever hit that milestone. The company also confirmed that it is set to generate up to $10 billion in revenue and reach 20% profit margins by the end of the decade. BrightDrop launched
Volvo joins Accelerating to Zero Coalition, calls for climate action
Volvo Cars has joined the Accelerating to Zero Coalition, which was launched at this year’s UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. During COP27 and ahead of the forthcoming G8 meeting in Bali, Indonesia, Volvo Cars also called on countries to step up their own climate action and meet the threat of
U.S. Army looks to Canoo for electric Light Tactical Vehicle
Canoo has delivered its new Light Tactical Vehicle (LTV) to the United States Army for analysis and Demonstration in fulfillment of a contract awarded in July 2022. Canoo says the LTV is engineered for extreme environments and includes stealth configurations. Designed to be durable with a focus on passenger and battery safety, the LTV incorporates
DOE puts another $13B toward modernizing, expanding U.S. power grid
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $13 billion in new financing opportunities for the expansion and modernization of the nation’s electric grid. The Grid Resilience Innovative Partnership (GRIP) program and the Transmission Facilitation Program together represent the largest single direct federal investment in critical transmission and distribution infrastructure and one of the first
BendPak releases new two-post car lift AP series
BendPak has introduced its AP Series two-post lift with patent-pending features designed to make lifting internal combustion and electric cars, trucks and vans safer, easier and more efficient. The AP Series features a swing arm design that offers both greater under-vehicle clearance and better extension and retraction to enable technicians to reach the OEM-recommended lift
Autel selects Qmerit for Turnkey home charger installations
Autel Energy has partnered with Qmerit to provide customers with home charger installation. Via Autel’s website, MaxiCharger customers can initiate the installation process with questions directed to gauge a customer’s home electrical status and installation needs. Qmerit uses that information to match the customer with the best installer. Autel says its MaxiChargers are Energy Star
Domino’s outfits pizza delivery fleet with custom Chevy Bolts
Domino’s Pizza Inc. is incorporating more than 100 custom-branded 2023 Chevy Bolt electric vehicles at select franchise and corporate stores throughout the U.S., with an additional 700 rolling out in the coming months. Domino’s says it will have the largest electric pizza delivery fleet in the country. The company says electric vehicles provide several advantages
Canoo to acquire manufacturing facility in Oklahoma City
Canoo will acquire a new vehicle manufacturing facility in Oklahoma City. Strategically located with easy access to road and rail, the facility will produce Canoo’s LDV and LV vehicles for delivery to customers in 2023. With a dedicated training center, Canoo’s Vehicle Manufacturing Facility will employ more than 500 people and be equipped to ramp
Pilot, Volvo Group to develop new truck charging network
Pilot Company and Volvo Group have signed a letter of intent to develop a high-performance charging network open to all battery-electric Class 8 truck brands to support fleet customers in their electrification and decarbonization journeys. Chargers will be located at select Pilot and Flying J travel centers, which are ideally positioned along transportation corridors. Pilot
Stellantis equips U.S. dealerships for electrification
Stellantis is working with its 2,600-plus dealers to focus on the dealership transition to electric-vehicle sales and service, offering consulting and on-site evaluation of electric vehicle (EV) integration needs within every area of the dealership business. The company is partnering with Michigan-based Future Energy to build a program to help its dealers prepare for the
