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Mar 7, 2023, 4:52 PM

Nissan Raises Global EV Targets; To Boost U.S. Input

The Japanese automaker was a pioneer in electric vehicles (EVs) with its all-battery-powered Leaf but has struggled alongside many legacy automakers in the face of increasing competition from nimbler new entrants.

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  Reuters | Mar 7, 2023

  Tesla Could Begin Producing Autos In Mexico Next Year - Report

  Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk announced the investment last week, saying the Austin, Texas-based company had selected Mexico for its next "gigafactory" with plans to produce a "next gen vehicle."

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  Reuters | Mar 7, 2023

  American Carmakers Muscle Up On Software, Tech To Keep Horsepower Wars Going

  With most car companies phasing out their gas-powered cars in favor of electric variants, automakers that had earlier differentiated their muscle cars with large engines will now rely on software updates and quirks to define their muscle cars.

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  Reuters | Mar 6, 2023

  Rivian Stands By 2023 Production Target Despite Media Report

  Rivian said it was sticking to its official production forecast of 50,000 electric vehicles in 2023.

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  Reuters | Mar 6, 2023

  Tesla Recalls 3,470 Model Y Vehicles Over Loose Bolts

  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said a loose seat frame bolt may reduce seat belt system performance, increasing injury risks during a crash.

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  Reuters | Mar 4, 2023

  Elon Musk's 'Master Plan' For Tesla Fails To Charge Up Investors

  Musk and more than a dozen executives laid out fresh plans to cut assembly costs by half, invest in a new plant in Mexico and discussed the company's innovation in managing its operations at Tesla's investor day

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  Reuters | Mar 4, 2023

  Mercedes-Benz Begins Building Battery Recycling Factory In Southern Germany

  The pilot plant will have an annual capacity of 2500 tonnes and will contribute to the production of more than 50,000 battery modules for new electric Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

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  Reuters | Mar 4, 2023

  Stellantis To Invest $155 Million In U.S. To Produce New Electric Drive Modules

  Production is expected to start in the third quarter of 2024, following retooling, the company said.

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  Jaiveer Mehra | Mar 3, 2023

  Production Ready Kia EV9 SUV Previewed In New Teaser Videos

  The videos confirm that the production-spec Kia EV9 will closely follow the concept’s design including the unique light clusters upfront.

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