California approves $1.9 billion investment to boost EV charging and hydrogen refueling, aiming to deploy 40,000 new public chargers statewide. Governor Newsom emphasizes equity, with 50% benefiting disadvantaged communities. 
#CleanTransportation #EVCharging #California
Month: February 2024
GM’s Chevy Blazer EV Sales Still Halted Over Software Glitches
GM’s highly anticipated Chevy Blazer EV sales remain paused due to software issues. CEO Mary Barra vows to overcome hurdles and execute flawless EV production in 2024. #GM #ChevyBlazerEV #SoftwareGlitches
NHTSA Investigates Fisker Ocean Over Reports of Unintended Movement
NHTSA probes Fisker Ocean for unintended movement after parking attempts. Owners report rolling issues, with potential recall affecting thousands. #FiskerOcean #NHTSA #AutomotiveSafety
Waymo Driverless Taxi Attacked, Set on Fire in San Francisco’s Chinatown
Shocking footage emerges as a Waymo driverless taxi is vandalized and set ablaze in San Francisco’s Chinatown. No motive yet; tension brews between residents and AV operators. 
#Waymo #AutonomousVehicle #SanFrancisco
Stellantis Boosts Electric Drive Module Production in Hungary Amid Electrification Drive
Stellantis ramps up electric drive module production in Hungary, investing €103 million. The move aligns with the company’s €50 billion electrification plan, aiming for BEVs to dominate new sales by 2030. #Stellantis #ElectricVehicles #Szentgotthard
Tesla Eyes Chinese Suppliers for Giga Mexico, Drawing Concerns from U.S. Officials
Tesla plans to replicate Giga Shanghai’s success in Mexico, inviting Chinese suppliers. However, U.S. officials are wary, fearing cheap EVs that don’t benefit the U.S. economy. 
#Tesla #GigaMexico #EVs #ChineseSuppliers
South Korea Adjusts EV Subsidy Policy to Boost Hyundai and Kia Against Tesla and BYD
South Korea shifts EV subsidies to support Hyundai and Kia against Tesla and BYD, targeting lower-cost battery models. Will this give domestic automakers an edge in the competitive EV market? 
#EVs #Hyundai #Kia #Tesla #BYD
Rust Concerns Emerge for Tesla Cybertruck Owners, Prompting Early Complaints
Tesla Cybertruck owners report rust issues just days after delivery, sparking concerns. Is the stainless steel body not as resilient as promised? 
#Tesla #Cybertruck #Rust
Jaguar Land Rover Shifts Electric Vehicle Strategy, Embracing More Plug-In Hybrids
Jaguar Land Rover adjusts EV plans, scaling back electric models and focusing on plug-in hybrids due to evolving consumer preferences. #JLR #EVStrategy #PlugInHybrids
BYD Eyes Expansion with Potential Mexico Factory Amid Global EV Boom
BYD explores Mexico factory as part of its global expansion strategy amid booming EV market. The move aims to tap into Mexico’s potential and could pave the way for future US expansion. #BYD #EVs #MexicoFactory #GlobalExpansion