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GM to Build More U.S. Battery Plants

June 16, 2021

DETROIT—General Motors is increasing its massive investment in electric and autonomous vehicle technology over the next four years to $35 billion.

Renault to Create Europe’s Largest EV Production Center

June 9, 2021

PARIS—Renault Group's ElectriCity will be capable of producing 400,000 EVs per year.

Venice Hosts World’s First Regatta for Electric Boats

June 4, 2021

VENICE, Italy—The world’s first e-regatta for electric boats recently took place here.

Fisker to Supply Electric ‘Popemobile’

June 4, 2021

LOS ANGELES—Fisker Inc. plans to supply Pope Francis with a modified version of its Ocean SUV.

Hitachi Astemo EV Motor Drives New Mazda MX-30

June 4, 2021

TOKYO—Mazda Motor Corp.’s new MX-30 EV will get its zoom courtesy of Hitachi Astemo Co., which will supply electric motors and inverters.

Ford Rebrands Van Dyke Plant for EV Future

June 4, 2021

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI—Ford Motor Co.’s Van Dyke transmission plant here will now be called the Van Dyke Electric Powertrain Center.

Denso, Honeywell to Build UAM Propulsion Systems

June 2, 2021

SOUTHFIELD, MI—Denso Corp. and Honeywell International Inc. have formed a new alliance that is developing electric propulsion units to meet new aerospace needs.

Audi to Tackle Dakar Rally With EV Team

June 2, 2021

INGOLSTADT, Germany—Audi AG plans to compete in the 2022 Dakar Rally with a team of electric vehicles.

GM Shoots for the Moon

June 2, 2021

DETROIT—General Motors and Lockheed Martin plan to develop a next-generation lunar rover for NASA’s upcoming Artemis mission.

Atlis Rethinks the EV Pickup Truck

Austin Weber

May 21, 2021

Numerous companies are developing electric pickup trucks. But, Atlis Motor Vehicles Inc. thinks it has a better idea than its competitors. The start-up company is developing an EV pickup that features a 500-mile range and a battery that recharges in less than 15 minutes.