Toyota Battery Plant Under Construction in North Carolina

Toyota Battery Mfg. North Carolina will have four production lines, each capable of delivering enough lithium-ion batteries for 200,000 vehicles – with plans to expand to at least six production lines for a total of up to 1.2 million vehicles per year.

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Volkswagen CEO Confirms Four New Electric ID. Models

Thomas Schaefer says the German automaker will launch 10 new battery-electric ID. models by the end of 2026.

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Cybersecurity Risks Facing Connected and Electric Vehicles

The need for cybersecurity to protect electric vehicles is growing, as it’s not just about the car but also about securing the entire ecosystem which includes the vehicle, the charging station and the grid, all of which are highly vulnerable to malicious attacks.

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Ford: Argo’s Demise Won’t Halt Work on Autonomous Driving

Ford will continue pursuing Level 3 driver-assistance technology rather than continue sinking money into the more advanced Level 4 autonomy Argo was working to refine, CEO Jim Farley tells investors.

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Fisker Ocean One BEV Ready For Production

Fisker’s production of the all-electric Ocean One SUV, with more than 60,000 reservations worldwide, is on track to start Nov. 17 at Magna’s carbon-neutral factory in Graz, Austria.

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