The Korean battery giant LG Energy Solution supplies a lot of power to a lot of electric vehicles. But these days, the company’s North American president and chief strategy officer, Bob Lee, has steamships on his mind. “Pretend it’s 1875,” Lee told InsideEVs at the New York Auto Show last week. “Sailboats have been crossing the … Continue reading “'We Lose The Auto Industry': LG Energy Chief's Warning If America Backs Off EVs”
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New Models Paint a Diverse Automotive Future The Los Angeles Auto Show (LAAS) for years has been the “green” auto show with most of the vehicle debuts electrified in some fashion. It could be mild hybrid, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery electric or hydrogen-fueled electric. The 2024 LAAS had a mix of these, but also numerous … Continue reading “Event: 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show”
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China’s largest EV maker has ambitious plans to become a true player in Europe. After expanding its partnership with auto tech giant Forvia, BYD expects to rapidly gain market share in the region. BYD is expanding its partnership with Forvia, the world’s seventh-largest auto tech supplier, as it builds its presence in Europe. Forvia announced … Continue reading “BYD and auto tech giant Forvia team up to take on Europe”
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Trump promises stiff tariffs vs. China and Mexico, may nix federal funding behind U.S. EV plants Tens of thousands more U.S. auto jobs now vs. 2019, pre-COVID Anti-EV talk may be bluster, but the poison pill is whether it becomes part of MAGA platform First-term flashback: Coal lobbyist in charge of EPA, hobbled EV tax … Continue reading “Trump plans to gut EV policy: What it might mean for jobs, auto industry, made in America”
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California-based EV maker Rivian (RIVN) was the most satisfying US auto brand, according to the 2024 JD Power US Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) study. Although it had the highest rating, since Rivian didn’t meet the criteria, it was not officially ranked. Here’s why buyers love up-and-coming EV brand. Rivian builds more than just … Continue reading “Rivian tops the most satisfying US auto brands, but it doesn’t count”