In its latest setback, Ford is cutting back on another significant EV investment. The company is scaling back plans at its $3.5-billion EV battery plant in Michigan as it adjusts to market demand. Ford said it was “re-timing and resizing some investments” in a statement Tuesday. Although it remains bullish on its long-term strategy, Ford […]
Revolution Wind, Rhode Island and Connecticut’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm, can begin offshore construction in 2024. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) approved Revolution Wind’s construction and operations plan, and that’s the final decision the wind farm needs to start offshore construction. BOEM’s final approval follows its Record of Decision issuance in August that […]
Tesla is reportedly closing in on a $2 billion deal to build a factory deal in India after years of ups and downs in negotiations. India has the biggest auto market that Tesla has yet to enter. There has been a ton of back and forth between the Indian government and Tesla to make it […]
Here’s a breath of fresh air, literally. In a new milestone, the number of new electric car registrations has exceeded those of diesel-powered vehicles in Europe for the first time, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association. Between January and October, 1.23 million electric vehicles were registered in the European Union, compared with 1.22 million […]
Vietnamese automaker VinFast has officially launched its VF 7 EV in its native country, rounding out a lineup of six initial SUVs covering the A to E vehicle segments. While the initial launch begins in Vietnam, the VF 7 should eventually make its way to the US, and it’s starting at a rather enticing price […]
Hyundai officially opened its new Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS) this week to expand the brand in the EV era. The “smart urban mobility hub” is run by robots (even robot dogs) and AI, providing new ways to buy custom Hyundai EVs. After surpassing Ford and GM in US EV sales in the third quarter, Hyundai […]
The first wind turbine installation at South Fork Wind, New York State’s first offshore wind farm, is complete. The 130-megawatt (MW) South Fork Wind will be the US’s first completed utility-scale wind farm in federal waters. The first of 12 SG 11-200 DD Siemens Gamesa wind turbines was hoisted into place at the project site […]
A fascination with electric vehicles isn’t anything new. These days, everyone and their brother seems to have an EV. But I’m not one of the “normal” electric vehicle enthusiasts. I’m drawn to the more oddball designs. And that zeal has seen me end up in some weird places. Most recently, it had me end up […]
Today HTN goes international! And we’re pleased to share our interview with Keltie Jamieson, chief hospital information officer for Bermuda Hospitals Board. Keltie discussed her career path through digital health, Bermuda’s digital priorities at health board and national level, and her insights into the digital health landscape on the island. Hi Keltie, can you tell me […]
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland are investigating a way to recover the metallic content of EV batteries with bioengineered bacteria. The new method involves processing spent Nissan Leaf batteries into a “leachate” — a liquified battery slurry — and combining that slurry with said microbes. The method isn’t described in a lot […]
