SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept: Electric Muscle

The Stellantis boys (and girls) roll out their idea of what a performance BEV will look – and sound – like when it arrives in dealerships in 2024.

California to Phase Out ICE-Powered Vehicles by 2035

The California Air Resources Board establishes a year-by-year roadmap so that by 2035, all new cars and light trucks sold in the state will be zero-emission vehicles, but limited sales of plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles will be allowed.

State of the Solid-State Battery

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The 2022 Solid State Battery Summit took place recently in Chicago. Ines Miller, a consultant for the P3 Group, presented a current snapshot of the industry, some of the key players, and a timeline for when we’re likely to see the first solid-state batteries in EVs is closer than you think.

BMW Producing Hydrogen Fuel Cell Systems for Modified X5

BMW sources the individual fuel cells required for manufacturing the BMW iX5 Hydrogen from Toyota. The two companies have been collaborating on fuel-cell drive systems since 2013.

Bosch Investing $200M in First U.S. Fuel Cell Technology

Bosch already has begun work on the expansion to support fuel cell technology at the South Carolina plant.

BMW to Use 4680 Cells?; Free EA Charging for F-150; Supercharger Memberships

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BMW may be moving toward LFPs, or Tesla nickel-based cells, while F-150 owners get a little bit of help from EA and Tesla gives a sneak peek at Supercharger memberships for non-Tesla owners.

Honda, Sony Partnership to Drive Evolution of Mobility

Newly formed company Sony Honda Mobility aims to sell high-end electric vehicles with advanced technology starting in 2025 and provide mobility services.

Tax Credit Discriminatory?; EVgo Inks Delta Deal; Ford and DTE in Power Pact

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Models built outside of North America, and with batteries containing a high percentage of materials and components sourced overseas, won’t qualify for the $7,500 tax credit.

Polestar to Launch Battery-Electric Roadster in 2026

The roadster will be derived from the Polestar 5, the production version of the Polestar Precept released in 2020 that showcases the brand’s future vision for design, technology and sustainability, the Swedish automaker says.