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Ford’s EV Factory Of The Future Could Mean Less Pain For Workers

“If we pull this off, you will never put an instrument panel or a seat through a door opening again,” Ford execs told workers.

Aug 14 2025 -

It's Not A Slate. Ford's $30,000 Electric Pickup Truck Won't Be Stripped-Out

Ford doesn't believe leaving out comfort features is the right path to a cheap but profitable EV truck.

Aug 11 2025 -

Ford's Universal EV Production System Reinvents the Assembly Line

Ford, creator of the assembly line, is now splitting it in three.

Aug 11 2025 -

Ford’s $30,000 Electric Truck Could Change Everything

Ford’s “Model T moment” comes with a completely new electric vehicle platform and a radical new manufacturing process.

Aug 11 2025 -

Tesla Inks $4.3 Billion Deal For American-Made LFP Batteries: Report

LG Energy Solution will supply Tesla with American-made lithium iron phosphate batteries to reduce reliance on Chinese suppliers.

Jul 30 2025 -

Mercedes Will Pause EQ Production For America Right As The EV Tax Credits End

The cars will continue to be built for global markets at those plants, but order books for the U.S. are now closed, Mercedes officials said.

Jul 18 2025 -

Panasonic Opens World’s Largest EV Battery Plant In Kansas

While Tesla sales continue to slide, its main battery supplier is going all guns blazing with local battery production in the U.S.

Jul 14 2025 -

General Motors Is Going All-In On Affordable LFP Batteries

GM has confirmed production of lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) batteries at its Tennessee plant. That should mean “significant cost savings.”

Jul 14 2025 -

Kia Lost Millions To Hail In 2023. Its New Protection System Is A Solar Plant

With 17,000 solar panels, Kia’s now-protected car park in Georgia will output up to 13 MW of power.

Jul 12 2025 -

Ford’s LFP Battery Plant Survived Trump’s Anti-EV Blitz. Here’s How

The plant is crucial to Ford's affordable EV ambitions.

Jul 8 2025 -

The New Mercedes CLA Is Actually Selling Great

Due to popular demand, the compact luxury sedan will be made in three shifts. It will come in electric and hybrid versions.

Manufacturing / Production

Some Republicans Quietly Urge Trump To Keep EV Money Flowing

Mercedes-Benz wants to build a new electric van in South Carolina. Some Republicans are reportedly fighting to unblock the federal funds for it.

Jun 30 2025 -

LFP Batteries Revolutionized China's EVs. Now, America Steps Up Too

LG's American-made LFP batteries could help EVs charge in rural areas where the charging infrastructure isn’t mature.

Jun 26 2025 -

You Have To Win A Lottery To Tour Xiaomi's Factory

The maker of the SU7 and YU7 started factory tours for the public in January. Good luck getting tickets.

Jun 24 2025 -

'100% Rivian But New And Fresh': How Rivian Designed The R2 To Be Cheaper And Better

Rivian's R2 will be a groundbreaking next-generation EV, and priced around $45,000. Here's how the company aims to pull that off.

Jun 16 2025 -

A BMW Supplier Was Working On A U.S. EV Battery Factory. Here's Why Construction Stopped

The $1.6 billion facility is now in limbo.

Jun 9 2025 -

BMW Will Build The Electric X5, X6 And X7 In The U.S.

The battery-powered iX5 is coming next year, followed by the iX7 in 2027. A coupe-like electric SUV is expected too—all made in the U.S.

Jun 6 2025 -

GM Is Bringing LFP Battery Production To America: Report

GM’s battery suppliers LGES and Samsung SDI are reportedly working to bring LFP battery production stateside.

May 28 2025 -

The Rivian R2 Cut Two Miles Of Wiring From The R1S. That's A Big Deal

Rivian’s upcoming $45,000 crossover adopts a lot of cost-cutting measures to achieve its target price.

May 20 2025 -

Tesla Model Y Assembly Workers Told To Stay Home For A Week: Report

Model Y and Cybertruck production line workers can either clean the factory floor or stay home.

May 12 2025 -

Rivian Cut Production Costs By Over $20,000 This Year

Add the cost slashing from last year’s final quarter, and Rivian managed to cut production costs by over $50,000.

May 7 2025 -

Rivian R2's $45,000 Starting Price Won't Change, Despite Tariffs

Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe said the $45,000 price point for its upcoming electric crossover is "important for us."

May 6 2025 -

Volvo Wants To Build A Plug-In Hybrid In The U.S.

The automaker’s plant in South Carolina builds just one Volvo model. That will soon change.

Apr 30 2025 -

Volvo EX30 Begins Very Timely Production In Europe

Until now, EX30s were only made at the Geely Group’s plant in China and faced big tariffs.

Apr 25 2025 -