EV battery company Akasol to lay off 188 metro Detroit workers
Akasol, a wholly owned subsidiary of auto supplier BorgWarner Inc., will close two locations and shed 188 workers by April 2025.
EV battery company to close two Michigan plants, lay off 188 workers
An electric vehicle battery company will permanently close two of its Michigan plants in April, laying off 188 workers. Akasol, a German company that was acquired by BorgWarner in 2022, filed a notice with the state of Michigan on Feb. 11 announcing plans to close two of its plants in Hazel Park and Warren.
Toyota to transfer LG Energy battery order to Michigan plant
Toyota Motor has agreed to transfer its order for LG Energy Solution vehicle batteries to a Michigan plant that General Motors is exiting, the Japanese automaker confirmed Tuesday. GM in December said it would sell its stake in the plant,
Toyota is supporting LG battery plant with $1.5 billion order
Toyota Motor Corp. has agreed to shift a $1.5 billion order with LG Energy Solution to bolster operations at a Michigan battery plant after General Motors Co. backed out of the project, according to people familiar with the matter.
Toyota steps in to support Michigan EV battery plant with $1.5B order after GM backs out
In a turn of events, Toyota is stepping in to support LG Energy Solution’s EV battery plant in Michigan. Toyota reportedly placed a $1.5 billion order to boost operations at the facility after GM backed out.
New EV batteries are making electric cars cheaper and safer
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Can you tell a PHEV from a V2G? Calls to end electric car jargon
Electric car campaigners in Britain are calling on manufacturers to "hit the brakes" on jargon used to describe battery-powered vehicles, which many people are said to find confusing.Acronyms such as ...
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What are solid state batteries? Future electric car tech explained
Put simply, solid state batteries have the potential to be smaller, lighter, less volatile, and more energy-dense than ...
‘A house battery you can drive around’: how a handful of Australians are selling power from their cars back to the grid
Selling power from your EV back to the grid is now possible. Early adopters say it’s not simple – but change is coming ...
Revealed: the truth about electric car battery degradation
Switching to an electric car has plenty of benefits, but should you be worried about the lifespan of their batteries?
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Toyota reveals new fuel-cell stack, isn't giving up on hydrogen cars
Hydrogen fuel-cell passenger vehicles may remain part of Toyota's product plans, the company suggested in a tech announcement ...
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Towards new battery tech: Chemists demonstrate high-performance sodium-ion cathode
For decades, scientists have sought ways to counter our dependence on lithium-ion batteries. These traditional, rechargeable batteries energize today's most ubiquitous consumer electronics -- from ...
Volkswagen recalls 32,000 VW, Audi vehicles for rear-view camera or battery issues
Over 30,000 Volkswagen and Audi vehicles were included in separate recalls over rearview camera and battery issues.
Kia PV5 Shows Off an All-Electric Van
The Kia PV5 battery-electric van will ride on the company’s Platform Beyond Vehicle strategy. Kia says the PV5 will be available in cargo and passenger versions and will be joined by further additions ...