Toyota has received a $4.5 million funding boost from the DOE to advance sustainable EV battery technologies.

Toyota gets $4.5 million from DOE to boost EV battery recycling

Jaelyn Campbell - December 20, 2024

Toyota has received a $4.5 million funding boost from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to advance sustainable EV battery technologies. The funding, sourced from the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy...

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Welcome back to the latest episode of The Future of Automotive on CBT News, where we put recent automotive and mobility news into the context of the broader themes impacting...

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Ford tackles quality issues, GM and ChargePoint to add 500 fast chargers, Tesla stock drops

CBT News Editorial Team - December 19, 2024

Top Stories Ford's warranty woes and recall troubles spur leadership changes. Read More GM and ChargePoint to install 500 Ultrafast Chargers nationwide by 2025. Read More Musk’s political ties and SEC probe add...

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Stellantis announced it would delay the launch of its all-electric Ram pickup- the Ramcharger- previously slated for 2025 until 2026.

Stellantis pushes Ram pickup launch to 2026, unveils Ramcharger instead

CBT News Editorial Team - December 19, 2024

On December 18, Stellantis announced it would delay the launch of its all-electric Ram pickup, previously slated for 2025, until 2026. The delay is due to the slower-than-expected adoption rates of...

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Ford is restructuring its leadership to address persistent quality issues by appointing a new head of quality Jim Baumbick.

Ford’s warranty woes and recall troubles spur leadership changes

Jaelyn Campbell - December 19, 2024

Ford Motor is restructuring its leadership to address persistent quality issues and reduce industry-leading recall numbers and warranty costs. The automaker announced plans to appoint a new head of quality,...

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GM Motors and ChargePoint will install up to 500 ultra-fast EV chargers nationwide that will be available by the end of 2025.

GM and ChargePoint to install 500 ultrafast EV chargers nationwide by 2025

Jasmine Kiniklis - December 19, 2024

On Wednesday, GM Motors and ChargePoint announced a significant collaboration to install up to 500 ultra-fast EV chargers nationwide. These new charging stations, branded GM Energy, will be available to...

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How AI is transforming dealership operations – Dan Chuparkoff | Reinvention Labs

Jaelyn Campbell - December 19, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI), as we know it, is reshaping how businesses function, particularly in terms of teamwork, leadership, and strategy. To help navigate this sea of change, we had the...

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40 under 40 Honoree: Taylor Berndt | Neuville Motors GM

Jasmine Kiniklis - December 19, 2024

Taylor Berndt, the general sales manager at Neuville Motors GM, is being recognized as one of this year's CBT News' 40 Under 40 recipients. This award honors retail automotive professionals...

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The Federal Reserve took another step toward easing monetary policy by cutting its benchmark federal funds rate by 0.25 percentage points

Fed eases rates again but signals slower path ahead

Jaelyn Campbell - December 18, 2024

The Federal Reserve took another step toward easing monetary policy by cutting its benchmark federal funds rate by 0.25 percentage points to a range of 4.25%-4.5%, marking a two-year low....

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved California's ambitious plan to end the sale of gasoline-only vehicles by 2035.

EPA approves California’s EV plan amid political pushback

CBT News Editorial Team - December 18, 2024

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved California's ambitious plan to end the sale of gasoline-only vehicles by 2035. This landmark decision, made during the final weeks of the...

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Toyota gets $4.5 million from DOE to boost EV battery recycling

Kazakhstan’s auto shift with Chinese manufacturers poised to overtake legacy brands

Ford tackles quality issues, GM and ChargePoint to add 500 fast chargers, Tesla stock drops

Stellantis pushes Ram pickup launch to 2026, unveils Ramcharger instead

Ford’s warranty woes and recall troubles spur leadership changes

GM and ChargePoint to install 500 ultrafast EV chargers nationwide by 2025

How AI is transforming dealership operations – Dan Chuparkoff | Reinvention Labs

40 under 40 Honoree: Taylor Berndt | Neuville Motors GM

Fed eases rates again but signals slower path ahead

EPA approves California’s EV plan amid political pushback

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