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Greg Gardner

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Detroit, MI, United States

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Past articles by Greg:

GM Adding Hybrid Corvette In 2023 And All-Electric Version Soon After

The all-electric Corvette will use GM’s proprietary Ultium battery platform. → Read More

SparkCharge Bets Portable Charging Will Make EV Ownership Easier

SparkCharge’s technology builds on modules of lithium-ion batteries, called Roadies, that can be delivered to wherever a driver wants a charge. The service can be accessed through the company’s subscription-based app called Currently. → Read More

Toyota Halts Japan Production As Supplier Probes Possible Cyberattack

The disruption comes after Japan joined many European countries to impose sanctions on Russia after Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine. Its unclear that Kojima’s glitch is related to the sanctions. → Read More

Cummins Buying Meritor In $3.7 Billion Deal, Accelerating Auto Supplier Consolidation

The deal will expand Cummins’ range of engine offerings and add axle and brake technology to its product line. → Read More

Faraday Future Partners With Myoung Shin On Second EV Model

The stock began trading last July under the ticker symbol FFIE, but shares have lost more than 60% of their value and closed Wednesday at $4.39. → Read More

Bentley To Spend $3.4 Billion To Become All-Electric By 2030

Production of three gas engine models, the Continental, Flying Spur and Bentayga, will end in 2026. → Read More

Toyota Outsold GM In U.S. For 2021; Chip Shortage Was A Major Factor

Toyota Motor Corp. outsold General Motors Co. in the United States in 2021, the first time an automaker based outside the U.S. has captured a position GM has held since 1931. → Read More

Lucid’s Electric Air Snags Coveted ‘Car Of The Year’ Status From MotorTrend

The magazine said the car sets a “new benchmark” for electric vehicles, also citing its range and efficiency. Some versions can travel as far as 520 miles on a full charge. → Read More

Toyota To Spend $13.5 Billion By 2030 On Battery Production

The company said it wants to slash the cost of its batteries by at least 30%, primarily by looking for lower cost materials and a more efficient way to structure its battery cells. → Read More

Mercedes-Benz To Spend $47 Billion To Speed Conversion To Electric-Only Lineup

The reallocation will also mean a reduction in employment because electric vehicles have fewer parts. Mercedes-Benz will retrain some workers and offer early retirement buyouts to others. → Read More

Carmakers Must Report Crashes For Automated Vehicles Under New U.S. Safety Rule

It is a much more assertive approach than the top U.S. auto safety regulator has taken to partially automated features. → Read More

Lordstown Motors Shares Plummet As CEO, CFO Resign

Last month the company reported a loss of $125 million in the first quarter. In a June 8 SEC filing, Lordstown stated there was “substantial doubt” about its ability to stay in business. The company has $587 million, but that isn’t sufficient to start production of electric pickup trucks. → Read More

U.S. Traffic Deaths Hit 13-Year High In 2020 Despite Drop In Miles Driven

Impaired driving, speeding and failure to buckle a seat belt were the dominant factors behind the increase, according to NHTSA. Deaths involving unbelted drivers rose 15% from 2019. → Read More

Tesla Can Learn From Competitors To Keep Drivers Alert, Consumer Reports Finds

A new study from Consumer Reports looks at how automakers use cameras that monitor a driver’s attention and drowsiness, and how to balance privacy concerns with the potentially life-saving impact of those cameras to help re-engage a driver to avoid crashes. → Read More

U.S. Safety Regulators Have 23 Pending Probes Of Tesla Crashes

The company’s Autopilot system, which is considerably less than a fully autonomous driving technology, has been at the center of at least three fatal accidents involving Tesla vehicles since 2016. → Read More

Toyota Develops Fuel Cell Modules It Will Sell To Other Manufacturers

The Japanese government has supported fuel cell development, but the lack of fueling stations, and uncertainty about the resale value of hydrogen-powered vehicles remain significant barriers to broader adoption. → Read More

Daimler To Spinoff Part Of Its Truck Business Through IPO

The transaction would need the approval of Daimler shareholders, who could hold a special meeting by the end of September, the company said in a release. The shares would be traded on the Frankfurt stock exchange. → Read More

Komatsu, Proterra Partner To Electrify Heavy Construction Vehicles

Previously, most of Proterra’s battery packs have gone into public transit buses, school buses or delivery vans. This will be the Burlingame, California-startup’s first application for off-road construction vehicles. → Read More

Daimler Settles Diesel Emission Charges In U.S. For $1.5 Billion

The settlement addresses civil lawsuits and environmental claims rooted in misleading emission labeling on 250,000 diesel passenger cars and vans in the U.S. → Read More

More Lyft Drivers Installing Partitions To Protect Against Covid-19 Spread

In June, Lyft began requiring drivers and passengers to wear face masks and to not drive or ride if they feel sick. That was part of a broader program that also requires drivers and riders certify that are healthy. Lyft also distributes cleaning supplies and masks for drivers. → Read More