Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

This post focuses on minerals used uniquely in the manufacture of electric cars. The table below lists the weight (in kg) of the minerals used in a typical electric car and a typical conventional car. Electric cars. Conventional cars. If the latter, what are the source countries? Rare earths.

Gabon 353

Gabon Electric Cars Chile Argentina 353

Electric Cars Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

This plant – called BlueOval Battery Park Michigan – initially will employ 2,500 people when production of LFP batteries begins in […] The post Ford Taps Michigan For New LFP Battery Plant; New Battery Chemistry Offers Customers Value, Durability, Fast Charging appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

Michigan 104

Michigan Ford Batteries Battery 104

CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 27, 2022

In a recent press release, one of Canada’s largest companies, Magna, announced it is investing more than $500 million to expand its operations in three different locations in Southeast Michigan. Magna plans to expand its facility in St.

Michigan 98

Michigan Shelby Canada Building 98

Green Car Reports

MARCH 21, 2017

In multiple states, electric utilities are beginning to establish networks of electric-car charging stations. But plans for such a network in Michigan recently hit a roadblock. DON'T MISS: California.

Michigan 107

Michigan Electric Cars Charging Cars 107

Electrek

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Michigan-based EV battery startup ONE, Our Next Energy, has been touted as “a poster child” of President Biden’s agenda to wean the US off its dependence on China by building batteries in the US, and bringing a flood of new clean tech jobs with it. But after a wave of layoffs and a loss of funding, the company has announced a new CEO.

Electric Cars 114

Electric Cars Batteries Battery Michigan 114

Green Car Reports

MARCH 21, 2019

Ford Motor Company yesterday announced a plan to build future electric vehicles at a Michigan plant that currently makes the Ford Mustang. Ironically, the plant won’t be where Ford will ramp up production next year of its Mustang-influenced all-electric performance SUV; but the move represents an important shift for Ford.

Michigan 125

Michigan Ford Production Electric Cars 125

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Today, battery-electric cars are built in volume at only three locations across the entire United States. Tesla builds its three different electric models in Fremont, California; the new 2018 Nissan Leaf has just gone into production in Smyrna, Tennessee; and the Chevrolet Bolt EV is built at the Orion Assembly Plant in Michigan.

Tennessee 104

Tennessee Michigan California Electric Cars 104

Teslarati

JANUARY 21, 2022

billion to develop two facilities in Michigan responsible for electric vehicle and EV battery production, a new report from Detroit News says. The two new plants will produce 4,000 new jobs in Michigan. On Tuesday, GM is expected to announce the massive investment at an event in Lansing, Michigan.

Michigan 121

Michigan GM Production Batteries 121

Innovation News Network

JANUARY 12, 2023

Results from a University of Michigan study suggest that 90% of households in the US could save money by transitioning to electric cars. The post Electric cars could cut transportation costs for 90% of households appeared first on Innovation News Network.

Transportation 111

Transportation Electric Cars Michigan Cars 111

CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 27, 2021

For the first time, an electric vehicle passed the tough tests the Michigan State Police puts potential police cars through, and that car was a Mustang Mach-E. Last month, I managed to let a very interesting and important story slip through the cracks in my inbox.

Michigan 145

Michigan Ford Electric Vehicles Cars 145

Baua Electric

JUNE 28, 2023

electrical car battery plant in Marshall, Mich., The plant — dubbed BlueOval Battery Landscape Michigan — is about to not hidden in 2026. The post Michigan team sues to ban Ford battery plant appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. A gaggle antagonistic to a Ford Motor Co.

Michigan 52

Michigan Ford Batteries Battery 52

CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

battery factory in Michigan where CATL will manufacture LFP batteries, Ford may announce as early as next week that it will build a new $3.5

Michigan 98

Michigan Virginia Ford Batteries 98

Green Car Reports

MAY 16, 2016

You don't see a lot of Teslas in Michigan. automakers headquartered there aren't interested in the electric cars produced by a Silicon Valley company founded just 12 years ago. It's because state laws bar the company from selling its cars online to state residents—and Tesla has no interest in using old-style.

Michigan 109

Michigan Electric Cars Tesla Cars 109

Teslarati

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The legacy automaker announced today that it would be building a new battery cell research and innovation facility, known as the Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center, in Warren, Michigan. The Wallace Center will be located on the campus of GM’s Global Technical Center in Warren, Michigan,” the automaker wrote in a press release.

Michigan 131

Michigan GM Batteries Battery 131

Green Car Reports

JUNE 15, 2017

That appears to be particularly the case in Michigan, home to the three largest U.S. CHECK OUT: Michigan Gov Snyder Signs 'Corrupt Politics At Its. As Kermit the Frog sang, sometimes it's not easy being green. automakers.

Michigan 96

Michigan Electric Cars International Cars 96

Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The Ford Mustang Mach-E all-electric vehicle became the first EV to pass the rigorous testing standards set by the Michigan State Police to have a vehicle be considered for inclusion in its fleet. Electric police cruisers are becoming a more popular option for police departments across the world. Credit: Ford).

Michigan 97

Michigan Ford Standards Fleet 97

Green Car Reports

APRIL 25, 2013

Elected officials in yet another state have proposed levying taxes on electric cars. And just to make things interesting, this time the debate is happening in Michigan. Why tax hybrids and electric cars? Because they.'

Michigan 130

Michigan Tax Electric Cars Virginia 130

Baua Electric

JULY 7, 2023

In a video spared Wednesday, he expressed fear concerning the transition to electrical cars, announcing the automakers are taking billions of bucks in govt subsidies “but those benefits aren’t trickling down to UAW members.” economy and their local communities.

Michigan 52

Michigan General Motors Detroit Ford 52

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Then support electric cars. That's the message from former Michigan governor, Jennifer M. billion in grants were offered, in order to develop and build electric vehicles and their batteries. Want to support American jobs? Granholm was governor of the state when $1.35

Michigan 132

Michigan Electric Cars Grant Cars 132

Electric Cars Report

MARCH 2, 2024

26, 2024, at Mullen’s Commercial Tech Center in Troy, Michigan. Mullen’s latest phase of solid-state polymer battery testing began in January with installation of the battery pack into […] The post Mullen starts road-testing an EV van packed with solid-state battery appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

Polymer 124

Polymer Batteries Battery Michigan 124

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Tesla Motors has, once again, been blocked from selling its electric cars directly to customers in Michigan. Over the past couple of years, Tesla has been engaged in a battle with Michigan's franchised car dealers who—like dealers in several other states—view Tesla's direct-sales model as a threat.

Michigan 60

Michigan Electric Cars Dealers Tesla 60

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 14, 2013

To launch its Chevrolet Volt range-extended electric car, General Motors chose to build and expand its very own battery lab. According to the Detroit News, it will partner with the University of Michigan by helping to fund a laboratory where car makers can test prototype battery cells for future.'

Michigan 116

Michigan Universal Ford Electric Cars 116

Green Car Reports

JUNE 15, 2017

Today, we have another Bolt EV road trip, scratch our heads at Michigan, look at electric-car lease pricing, and consider a type of hybrid we may never see in North America. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

Michigan 77

Michigan Electric Cars North America Price 77

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Earlier this month, an application for a dealer license submitted by Tesla Motors was denied by the state of Michigan. That was when a last-minute wording change in state franchise law foreclosed the electric-car maker's ability to sell cars directly to buyers, its business.

Michigan 60

Michigan Electric Cars Dealers Tesla Motors 60

CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 22, 2024

When the Board of Commissioners for Washtenaw County, Michigan, approved a climate action plan in 2022, the county was uncertain what implementation steps it needed to take—and how to pay for all of it. Limited staff, financing, resources, and data meant the county’s fleet management team “needed help in any.

Clean 108

Clean Cleaning Electric Vehicles Energy 108

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 11, 2017

An ongoing lawsuit continues to complicate life for potential buyers of the Tesla Model 3, and the automaker's other electric cars, who live in Michigan.

Michigan 106

Michigan Legal Tesla Electric Cars 106

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Tesla is currently banned from selling its electric cars directly to customers in Michigan. Last year, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed a bill requiring all new vehicles in the state to be sold exclusively through franchised third-party dealers.

Michigan 60

Michigan Electric Cars Dealers Tesla 60

Baua Electric

JUNE 13, 2023

The immense EV battery plant initiatives in Michigan have drawn scrutiny from the native communities to Washington, D.C., battery plant in Michigan nearest nationwide safety evaluate appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. Ford Motor Co. billion battery plant in Marshall. to Beijing amid increased tensions between the U.S.

Michigan 52

Michigan Batteries Battery Li-ion 52

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 24, 2017

Electric cars, it turns out, have some anomalies. Every automobile sold in the U.S. carries a listing of content sources, specifying what percentage by value of its overall content comes from which countries or regions.

Michigan 95

Michigan Electric Cars GM Cars 95

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Tesla Motors and its supporters have rallied numerous times against attacks on the electric-car maker''s company-owned stores, but a Michigan bill banning its online direct-sales model has made it into law--almost.

Michigan 164

Michigan Dealers Sale Tesla 164

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2011

Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. which also will assemble battery packs for Ford’s hybrid and electric vehicles.

Michigan 363

Michigan 2012 Ford Lithium Ion 363

Electric Cars Report

JANUARY 25, 2024

FCSM was established in Brownstown, Michigan, in January 2017 based on a joint investment of $85 […] The post GM-Honda Begin Commercial Production At Hydrogen Fuel Cell System Manufacturing Joint Venture appeared first on Electric Cars Report. FCSM is the first large-scale manufacturing joint venture to build fuel cells.

Honda 109

Honda GM Hydrogen Commercial 109

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 22, 2014

As expected, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder yesterday signed a bill that bans Tesla Motors from selling its electric cars directly to buyers online in the state.

Michigan 167

Michigan Tesla Dealers Tesla Motors 167

Electric Cars Report

JANUARY 20, 2024

Ford Motor Company announced plans to create nearly 900 new jobs as part of a new third crew at Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne to meet demand for the popular Bronco and Bronco Raptor and the all-new Ranger and Ranger Raptor.

F-150 104

F-150 Ford Production Michigan 104

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Tesla Motors is not legally allowed to sell its electric cars directly to customers in Michigan, thanks to subtle changes made two years ago to the state's franchise laws. However, that location is only a "gallery" where consumers can look at cars, but can't buy.

Michigan 60

Michigan Electric Cars Legal Tesla Motors 60

Electric Cars Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The company said the program is available to customers in 14 states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Texas and Washington. States appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

New Jersey 104

New Jersey Missouri Pennsylvania Massachusetts 104

Green Car Reports

JUNE 2, 2017

Francis, the current Pope, has a preference for small, simple, environmentally friendly cars—and largely does without the bulletproof glass enclosures found in some previous "Popemobiles." All sorts of vehicles have been pressed into service to carry Popes, from simple Fiats to giant Mercedes-Benz luxury landaulets.

Michigan 138

Michigan Electric Cars Mercedes Cars 138