Honda commits to $11B EV hub in Canada, to start in 2028

Honda 0 Saloon conceptHonda on Thursday announced plans to push its EV supply chain into Canada, in a move that it said “represents recognition of the long-term attractiveness of the Canadian EV manufacturing ecosystem.” The investment is significant—$11 billion US, including investments by joint-venture partners—but it doesn’t yet...

Toyota confirms second 3-row electric SUV for US production

2023 Toyota bZ4X Limited AWDToyota announced on Thursday that it plans to build a new three-row battery-electric SUV in Princeton, Indiana, with a corresponding $1.4 billion investment in the plant. The company emphasizes that this announcement comes in addition to the recent $1.3 billion investment in the automaker’s Kentucky plant, to build a separate three-row...

Does EV home-backup capability outmode the Tesla Powerwall?

2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV with GM Ultium Home energy systemGM last week announced details regarding its vehicle-to-home (V2H) system, set to launch with the Chevrolet Silverado EV RST, that will help EV owners back up their home without the help of a storage battery like a Tesla Powerwall or a backup generator. It’s ultimately part of GM’s big energy play that sees EVs becoming home power...

Tesla price cut: Model Y undercuts Model 3 by $5,000 with tax credit

2024 Tesla Model Y. -  Courtesy of Tesla, Inc.Tesla on Saturday once again cut prices on several of its models for the U.S. market, as part of around-the-world price cuts. And in the way it did so, those considering the Model 3 and Model Y in the U.S. may have to take a fresh look at the numbers. After the recalibration, the base price of the Model Y rear-wheel drive has dropped $2,000 versus...

Airless tires look like the future for robotaxis, EVs, and more

Michelin Uptis airless prototype tiresMichelin built its name on tires that ride on a cushion of air. But the top tire-maker in the world sees the future as completely airless. “We are convinced at Michelin that airless is the future technology that is necessary for many reasons,” Cyrille Roget, the company’s director of scientific and technical communications, said...