Hyundai and LG to Invest Additional $2 Billion into EV Battery Production at Georgia Electric Vehicle Plant

Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution have recently announced their joint plan to invest an additional $2 billion in the ongoing development of electric vehicle (EV) batteries at their Georgia-based EV plant. This strategic move also includes the hiring of an extra 400 workers, further solidifying their commitment to the American market. The partnership

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Biden Administration Offers $12 Billion in Grants and Loans for EV and Advanced Vehicle Production

The Biden administration has unveiled a significant initiative aimed at accelerating the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and supporting the American auto industry. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm announced that the government will provide a substantial financial boost to automakers and suppliers, offering a combination of $12 billion in grants and loans. This funding is intended

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The Grand Scam? Bigger And Heavier EVs Are Causing Safety And Pollution Issues

A decade ago, automakers plowed billions of dollars into cutting vehicle weight to meet ever-tightening fuel economy and emissions standards. Ford Motor Co. made the biggest powertrain investment in its history when it rolled out the EcoBoost line of turbocharged engines to replace larger-displacement engines. Many other automakers also downsized and boosted their engines. They

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How Stellantis Is Electrifying Its Dealers

Partnering with Charge and AGI helps Stellantis in their Dare Forward 2030 plan of reaching carbon net zero emissions by 2038. Photo: Canva/Charge/Stellantis/AGI Stellantis announced on Aug. 23 its focus on the transition to electric vehicle sales and service. It has partnered with AGI in the hopes that the company’s electrical engineering, project management, fabrication, and maintenance capabilities

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Junkyard Gem: 2000 Toyota Celica GT

The Toyota Celica started out as a sporty hardtop coupe based on the Carina sedan, in conscious imitation of the Falcon-derived first-generation Ford Mustang. While the Carina never caught on in North America, its Celica sibling sold very well here from the time of its American debut as a 1971 model and deep into the

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