BEV Era Could Produce Potholes Aplenty

Amidst a national scourge of potholes, a U.K. study warns of worsening road conditions from BEVs.

By David Kiley • Aug. 22, 2023

WardsAuto Podcast: A Talk With Karma Automotive CEO Marques McCammon

Karma Automotive CEO Marques McCammon says growing the company will root itself in the super-luxury space in the EV era.

By Wards Staff • Aug. 21, 2023

Hitachi Astemo Formed to Be Stronger Supplier of Both ICE and BEV Businesses

Hitachi Astemo was formed from four Japanese suppliers and is poised to chase both battery-electric and internal-combustion vehicle business.

By Joe Szczesny • Aug. 21, 2023

Michigan Start-Up Our Next Energy Mixing a Better Battery

Our Next Energy says its lithium iron phosphate battery pack is approaching widely used nickel cobalt manganese batteries in terms of energy density, and already surpasses them in terms of durability and safety.

By Joseph Szczesny • Aug. 18, 2023

Battle Lines Drawn over Automotive Data Collection

Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.As July came to a close, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) announced that it was launching a review of the data protection reg...

By Eric Volkman • Aug. 17, 2023

Mahle To Unveil ‘Perfect’ BEV Motor at IAA

Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.Mahle is claiming to have created the “perfect” electric motor for future BEVs.The motor combines two crucial developments in modern electri...

By Paul Myles • Aug. 16, 2023

Despite Wariness, Half of Consumers Poised To Buy EVs

Consumers are not deterred by negative publicity about charging battery-electric vehicles as interest in buying one rises.

By David Kiley • Aug. 16, 2023

Sports Car Maker Lotus Pondering U.S. Plant

The British sports car manufacturer, under control of Chinese automaker Geely, eyes an increase in production capacity with a possible third production site.

By Greg Kable • Aug. 14, 2023

WardsAuto Podcast: Lobbyist Says U.S. BEV Rules Favor China

Alliance for Automotive Innovation CEO John Bozzella joins the WardsAuto podcast to discuss the “staggering” challenge of meeting the proposed EPA rule meant to accelerate BEV sales into the 2030s.

By Wards Staff • Aug. 13, 2023

CEO: Karma BEVs to Stay Super-Luxe

Karma Automotive is readying a product plan that will keep the company and brand grounded in super-luxe battery-electric sports sedans.

By David Kiley • Aug. 11, 2023

Subsidies Fuel BEV, Battery Market in U.K., European Union

Booming BEV sales mean EU governments now are rolling back consumer-focused tax breaks, such as the climate bonus scheme that Sweden ended in favor of measures boosting lagging local production.

By Sara Lewis • Aug. 10, 2023

Bozzella: Don’t Count On Washington Softening BEV Mandates

Auto industry lobbyist John Bozzella says EPA mandates are too aggressive, but don’t count on future administrations softening them.

By David Kiley • Aug. 9, 2023

Can Expanded Bidirectional Charging Help BEV Adoption?

GM and other automakers are expanding bidirectional charging in hopes of generating more interest in battery-electric vehicles

By David Kiley • Aug. 8, 2023

Reports Say Saab Successor Plans Swedish-built EV

The company formerly known as Saab is reportedly planning the production of an electric-powered sedan.

By Greg Kable • Aug. 4, 2023

Commercial Vehicles Profits Offset EV Losses in Detroit

Results for second-quarter and first-half 2023 reflect success for Ford, General Motors and Stellantis with commercial customers as Detroit’s business model slowly becomes less dependent on the retail end of the business,

By Joseph Szczesny • Aug. 3, 2023

ICE Transmission Specialist Tremec Shifting to BEVs

Tremec engineering director Matt Memmer speaks today as part of a panel discussion titled “Propulsion: Industry is making a shift to BEVs” at the Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City, MI.

By Bob Gritzinger • Aug. 2, 2023

The Rich Are Different When It Comes to EVs

Higher-income earners are the primary EV adopters, according to Autolist.

By Steve Finlay • Aug. 2, 2023

Why OEMs, EU Moving Faster on EV Charging

A consortium of seven automakers are banding together to get fast EV chargers installed, and the EU mandates a fast-charging network across the bloc of countries by 2030.

By David Kiley • Aug. 1, 2023

EV Credits: Are They Worth It?

Persuading people to buy electric vehicles is key to the industry’s success, and EV credits – tax rebates provided by the federal government – make that possible for more people.

By Aaron Bickart • July 31, 2023

Equipping the New Era of EVs

Similar to what we’re noticing among automakers, we should expect there will be a split among suppliers looking to go “all in” on electrification, while others aim to maintain a foothold in the legacy ICE world.

By Rob Williams • July 31, 2023

Foxconn/Tata Motors Consortium Hope BlackBerry Can Boost BEV Adoption

Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.BlackBerry’s software platform has been chosen to power an open ecosystem aimed at boosting BEV adoption by a consortium backed by Foxconn a...

By Paul Myles • July 31, 2023

Boutique EV Pickups Should Crowd Luxe Market Without Worrying Detroit

The market for battery-electric pickup trucks is about to become crowded, but which models will sell?

By David Kiley • July 27, 2023

‘Car Wars’ Report Sees More EVs, CUVs in U.S. Market Mix

Automakers continue bringing new electrified vehicles to market despite “uncertainty around consumer adoption of EVs,” the Bank of America study says.

By Joseph Szczesny • July 26, 2023

Audi Q6 e-tron CUV Prototype a Dynamic Work in Progress

Together, the Audi Q6 e-tron and Porsche Macan will compete in what has become one of the world’s most hard-fought market segments: the midsize electric CUV.

By Greg Kable • July 25, 2023

Used EV Prices Nosedive

EV market shares dip, bringing adoption goals into question.

By Nancy Dunham • July 25, 2023