LG Energy Solution is investing $1.7 billion and creating 1,200 jobs at its existing EV battery factory in Holland, Michigan. The expansion of the factory will quintuple its capacity to produce EV battery components.
The company made its announcement yesterday alongside the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI).
LG Energy Solution has been in Holland…
Michigan will get a new graphite processing factory to support US EV battery production [Update]
March 23, 2022
Graphex Technologies has entered into an exclusive non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) to form a joint venture with Emerald Energy Solutions to construct and operate a graphite processing facility in Michigan.
March 23 update: Graphex has chosen the city of…
Toyota partners with ChargePoint for EV charging ahead of the US launch of the bZ4X electric SUV
March 23, 2022
Toyota announced a new partnership with ChargePoint on electric vehicle charging in America ahead of the US launch of its bZ4X electric SUV.
After falling behind in bringing battery-electric vehicles to markets due to a focus on hybrids and fuel cell hydrogen, Toyota…
Watch as a Sur Ron Storm Bee electric dirt bike is pushed to its max power on a dyno run
March 23, 2022
The Sur Ron Storm Bee electric dirt bike has seen a highly anticipated (and long-drawn-out) run up to its wider public release. Most of the models currently in existence are early production units sent to various dealers around the world. Luna Cycle, the US authorized dealer for Sur Ron, shared a video today showing the owner pushing the Sur Ron Storm Bee to its limit on a dyno.
Eric Hicks, the…
Fiido Beast seated & standing 30 mph electric scooter launches, offers choose-your-own ride style
March 23, 2022
A few weeks ago we covered the announcement of the Fiido Beast, a new class of electric scooter that lets riders either sit or stand while flying at speeds up to 30 mph (51 km/h). Now Fiido has launched the Beast for sale, bringing it a step closer to reality.
Fiido has…
Elon Musk: Tesla aims to complete Cybertruck development this year for production in 2023
March 23, 2022
Elon Musk made a new comment about the Tesla Cybertruck, which recently took a backseat, and said that the automaker aims to complete Cybertruck development this year for production in 2023.
When Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck back in 2019, Tesla said that the electric…
Antelope Valley Transit Authority becomes first all-electric transit agency in North America
March 23, 2022
The Antelope Valley Transit Authority (ATVA) Board of Directors and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) recently celebrated a journey to electrification that began a decade ago. Now, the ATVA has become the first all-electric, zero emissions transit agency in North America.
The Antelope Valley Transit Authority began service in 1992 and currently serves a population of over 450,000…
Elon Musk personally delivers first made-in Germany Tesla Model Y at Gigafactory Berlin
March 22, 2022
Tesla has officially started deliveries of its first made-in-Germany Model Y vehicles, which marks an important moment in Tesla’s expansion.
CEO Elon Musk was present to hand over the first cars and he gave a brief speech.
It’s a big deal because these are the first…
The Shyft Group signs multi-year agreement with Proterra to power its Blue Arc electric delivery vans
March 22, 2022
The “Proterra Powered” moniker continues to expand throughout the commercial EV industry, as The Shyft Group is the latest OEM to sign a multi-year supply agreement to use Proterra battery systems in its vehicles. Shyft Group will implement Proterra’s battery…
The UK’s total pipeline of offshore wind projects has now reached 86 gigawatts (GW), according to new research published today by not-for-profit renewable energy trade association RenewableUK.
UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best…
