Wards Intelligence Update

U.S. Big-Truck Sales Open 2023 with 18.6% Gain

Year-on-year sales of big trucks begin 2023 strong with 36,475 units sold.

San Francisco Hits Brakes on Cruise, Waymo Expansion Plans

San Francisco wants to slow the rollout of Cruise and Waymo robotaxi services due to traffic flow and safety concerns...

Building A Better Battery: The Race is On

Bob Galyen, currently chairman emeritus of NAATBatt, the largest battery industry association in the U.S.,and chairman of the SAE’s international...

U.S. BEV Update: January 2023 Deliveries Continue 2022’s Growth

With consumer interest rising, growth is being pumped by the increase in available BEVs. With an additional 19 mainstream-brand models...

Battery Manufacturing: An Area Overdue for Improvements

The battery in an electric vehicle can account for up to 50% of its production costs. Battery chemistry receives most...

Mexico Light-Vehicle Sales Begin 2023 with 15.3% Rise

Mexico light-vehicle sales showed some strength in January, with deliveries of both cars and trucks posting year-over-year gains.