AZ judge issues temporary injunction against Lucid over alleged anti-union practices An Arizona judge has issued a temporary injunction against luxury electric vehicle maker Lucid over the company’s decision to terminate two employees who had attempted to form a union in the company’s AZ plant. The petition against Lucid was filed by a regional director…
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Volkswagen initiates stop sale and production halt for ID.4 amid recall
Volkswagen initiates stop sale and production halt for ID.4 amid recall Volkswagen has issued a stop sale for the ID.4 all-electric crossover amidst the company’s efforts to address an issue with the vehicle’s faulty door handles. The production of the vehicle at the company’s Chattanooga, TN plant in the United States will also be paused. …
EV Shoppers May Feel Some Relief After Fed Cuts Interest Rates
It’s not going to make EVs cheaper overnight. But those on the fence may now feel encouraged to get a new set of wheels.
Waymo And Hyundai May Team Up For Next-Gen Robotaxis: Report
The autonomous ride hail start-up is reportedly in talks with Hyundai to deploy the Ioniq 5 as a robotaxi.
“Vast majority” of EV batteries will outlast electric vehicles: study
“Vast majority” of EV batteries will outlast electric vehicles: study A recent study from Canadian telematics company Geotab has suggested that the “vast majority” of EV batteries will likely outlast the life of electric cars. The firm’s findings stand in contrast to the persistent anti-EV argument that electric vehicle batteries will only last a few…
EV sales down by nearly 44% in Europe
EV sales down by nearly 44% in Europe Electric vehicles sales were down by 43.9% in Europe’s in August 2024. The European Union’s overall new car sales fell 18.3% last month. For major car markets in Europe, like Germany, France, and Italy, the EV sales saw double-digit losses. According to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association…
Partial automated systems increase likelihood of distracted driving: study
Partial automated systems increase likelihood of distracted driving: study A couple of studies conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) have determined that partial automated driving solutions could increase the likelihood of drivers engaging in distracted driving behaviors. This was especially the case once drivers became more familiar with how partial automated driving…
Redwood Materials strikes deal with BMW
Redwood Materials strikes deal with BMW Redwood Materials recently announced its partnership with BMW of North America to recycle lithium-ion batteries. As per the deal, Redwood Materials will recycle lithium-ion batteries from BMW electric vehicles (EVs), including cars under the BMW, MINI, Rolls Royce, and BMW Motorrad brands. Redwood plans to directly work with BMW…
UAW considers multiple U.S. strikes against Stellantis
UAW considers multiple U.S. strikes against Stellantis The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is on the verge of multiple strikes against Stellantis in the United States. The UAW already filed federal charges against Stellantis for unfair labor practices with the National Labor Relations Board. The union accused Stellantis of breaking the promises in the 2023…
Tesla Cybertruck Engineer: Don’t Even Think About Using Supercharger Extension Cords
Tesla’s Cybertruck engineer issued a stern warning: using extension cords at Superchargers isn’t just risky—it’s a recipe for disaster.