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General Motors (GM) has announced a significant advancement in electric vehicle (EV) battery technology, partnering with LG to develop lithium manganese-rich (LMR) batteries that promise a 400-mile range. This new chemistry, set to power GM’s upcoming electric trucks and SUVs by 2028, aims to make EVs more affordable and efficient while addressing ethical concerns tied…
Bollinger Motors, a Michigan-based electric vehicle (EV) startup focused on commercial trucks, has been placed into receivership following a court ruling, signaling severe financial distress for the company that raised $148 million but produced only 40 trucks. According to Automotive News, a Michigan judge granted founder Robert Bollinger’s request to freeze the company’s assets after…
Canadian police forces are electrifying their fleets, with the Kensington Police Service in Prince Edward Island (PEI) and Peel Regional Police in Ontario integrating electric vehicles (EVs) for patrol duties. This week, Kensington reportedly introduced a Ford Mustang Mach-E, while Peel deployed a 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV, signaling a shift toward sustainable policing. These adoptions…
In a bold move to tackle the soaring costs of electric vehicles, Slate Auto, a Michigan-based startup backed by Jeff Bezos, is set to launch the Slate Truck—a $25,000 electric pickup aimed at making EVs accessible to everyday Americans. CEO Chris Barman, a former Chrysler and FCA executive, shared her vision with Business Insider, emphasizing…
Ford has pulled its annual guidance, bracing for a staggering $1.5 billion blow from U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, the automaker announced on Monday, May 5, 2025. As reported by Reuters, this move comes amid uncertainty over the levies, which are set to ripple through the electric vehicle (EV) industry, hitting Ford’s ambitious EV plans…
On April 24, 2025, Slate Auto, a Michigan-based electric vehicle startup, unveiled its game-changing Blank Slate pickup truck in Long Beach, California, promising to shatter the price barrier for EVs with a base cost of $20,000. Backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, this radically simple, customizable electric truck targets everyday drivers and fleet operators, offering…
Ford’s F-150, America’s best-selling vehicle for over four decades, faces an uncertain future as its heavily globalized supply chain could make it particularly vulnerable to proposed import tariffs. Federal data reveals that only 32% of F-150 components are manufactured in the United States or Canada, with the electric F-150 Lightning containing even less domestic content…
Republican VP nominee JD Vance stirred controversy with his remarks about a major electric vehicle investment in Michigan. The Washington Post reports that during a campaign stop in Detroit, Vance labeled a $500 million grant from the Biden administration to convert a GM plant to EV production as mere “table scraps.” The Grant’s Significance This…
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