Metro Detroit brothers start electric car charging station business
Ali Bazzi and his brother Mo started out with the purchase of a Tesla and a belief that they need to be a part of this industry. Their idea: If the electric cars are coming, why not be the company where customers go to plug in.
Michigan auto supplier developing delivery robots
Birmingham residents will recognize the pizza delivery bot that traverses the streets, servicing orders to people around the city. Many more are now in the works.
President Biden touts $7.5 billion EV charging station investment during Detroit Auto Show
During President Joe Biden's visit to the Detroit Auto Show, he touted electric vehicle investments, including a plan to install 500,000 EV chargers across the nation.
Electric vehicle costs coming down despite high price of raw materials for batteries
Until the past few years, electric vehicles were either expensive and aimed at rich buyers or were cheaper but with a heavily restricted travel range. That's beginning to change.
California’s electric car mandate could spread to over a dozen states
California's gas car ban faces firm opposition in states across the country.
Ford, DTE working on renewable energy plan that would grow Michigan's solar power by 70%
It's the largest ever purchase of renewable energy a company has made from a utility.
Most electric vehicles won't qualify for tax credit despite proposed bill
“The $7,500 credit might exist on paper," John Bozzella, CEO of the Alliance of Automotive Innovation, said in a statement, “but no vehicles will qualify for this purchase over the next few years.”
Most electric vehicles won't qualify for tax credits under new Inflation Reduction Act
Any electric vehicle eligible for the $7,500 tax credit will need to have a battery built in North America with minerals mined on the continent. Most don't qualify for either requirement.
Michigan part of Lake Michigan EV Circuit Tour project
Charging stations will be built along a 1,100-mile stretch of Lake Michigan to bolster the electric vehicle capacity of the scenic route.
Ford reveals new electric F-150 police pickup truck
The 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro is the latest rendition of electric vehicles put out by Detroit automakers as the industry makes a massive pivot toward batteries.
UAW President: Future in serious doubt for union if it can't organize workers at new battery plants
Detroit's big 3 have staked their future on electric vehicles, believing they'll be half of all car sales by 2030. The UAW sees battery plants as crucial to their success as they become one of the few growth areas in auto manufacturing.
Ford ramping up battery production, says it has enough to build 600K electric vehicles a year
The automaker believes half of its global production will be electric vehicles by 2030.
General Motors' Barra standing by ambitious EV goal of selling more electric vehicles than Tesla by 2025
Even in a wobbly economy, the automaker CEO isn't backing off the audacious prediction to overtake Tesla. She faces some long odds in the next 2 1/2 years.
General Motors to build network of EV fast chargers at American truck stops
General Motors and Pilot have teamed to build a network of fast EV chargers at truck stops across the country.
Electric vehicle charger maker FLO to build $3M facility in Auburn Hills
The $3 million factory will build an estimated 250,000 chargers by 2028.
Ford to invest $3.7B, add over 6,000 union jobs to build 2 million EVs a year
Ford is committing $3.7 billion as it continues its investment into growing its electric vehicle plans across Michigan, Ohio, and Missouri.
Ford still focused on self-driving cars as electric cars take off
Ford is rolling out Blue Cruise, its self-driving functionality, and we took a test drive in the Expedition Platinum.
Michigan installing 30 electric vehicle charging stations at state parks this summer
A total of 30 charging stations will be installed this summer as Michigan hopes to build up its electric vehicle infrastructure.
Energy Secretary Granholm announces $3.1 billion in funding opportunities for electric vehicle batteries
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm announced $3.1 billion in funding opportunities for electric vehicle battery production. EV battery materials are largely processed in China.
Electric vehicles: What range anxiety is and how technology will solve it
As the electric vehicle market explodes, technology is keeping up. Here's how it will solve the issue of range anxiety that could prevent some from entering the electric vehicle market.