OCTOBER 31, 2022

European Union Bans Sale of New ICE Vehicles From 2035

The measures call for a 100% cut in CO2 emissions from new vehicles sold in the 27-country bloc by 2035, effectively banning the sale of internal-combustion-engine vehicles fueled by gasoline or diesel.

AMG Gives Velvety Mercedes EQS the Hammer Treatment

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The Mercedes AMG EQS’s rapid acceleration and quick charging time earn raves from the same Wards judges who honored the non-AMG version earlier this year with a 10 Best Interiors & UX award.

Delta Demos, Preps Extreme-Fast Charging

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A key advantage is the lengthier duration of time a pack will charge at peak power on the XFC vs. the shorter time a pack sees peak power on 350-kW ultra-fast chargers.

BEVs, Batteries at Heart of Honda’s Latest Ohio Investment

The investment includes $700 million to retool Honda’s assembly plants in Marysville and East Liberty, and its engine plant in Anna, for BEV production. Honda also will build a $3.5 billion battery-module production plant in a joint venture with LG Energy Solution.

Interview With StoreDot Chief Business Officer Amir Tirosh

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In September, StoreDot shipped over a dozen samples of its extreme fast charging, silicon-dominant battery to partners and potential customers. The company claims it will provide 100 miles (161 km) of driving range in just five minutes.

Ford, VW End Argo AI JV Pursuing Fully Autonomous Vehicles

Ford and VW dissolve Argo AI, casting doubt on the future of fully autonomous vehicles.

Tesla’s New, Cheaper Platform; EA, BMW, Mullen Quick Hits

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The $25,000 BEV is back on at Tesla, which also will begin deliveries of its long-awaited Semi in December.

Michigan Lands Two More EV-Battery Gigafactories

The projects by Our Next Energy between Detroit and Ann Arbor, and Gotion High Tech in Mecosta County, are expected to bring Michigan nearly $4 billion in investment and create 4,400 jobs.

Battery Expert: China Has Head Start, But Don't Discount American Innovation

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"He who makes the batteries will one day make the cars," says Jim Greenberger, founder and executive director of NAATBatt, a business coalition promoting the development and commercialization of battery technology. "If we lose the automotive industry because we’re underinvesting in technology, it would create huge economic problems for the country. So, we had to stop the bleeding with the current-generation technology. If we can’t be world leaders, we at least have to be able to hold our own in our own market."

Jeep’s New Wagoneer L SUVs Stretch the Brand

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The celebrated Jeep nameplate adds length and all-new engines to take on fullsize SUV rivals.