Biden-Harris Admin Shells Out Billions More For Battery Manufacturing As China Corners The Market
The Biden-Harris administration announced Friday it would award more than $3 billion in subsidies for electric vehicle (EV) battery projects as part of a broader effort to boost domestic production as China continues to dominate the market. The grants will go to 25 different battery manufacturing projects across 14 states and are intended to boost […]
Biden administration announces $3B for battery projects
The Biden administration announced Friday that it was awarding $3 billion in federal funding to 25 battery technology projects. The federally funded projects touch on various aspects of battery production, including mineral mining and refining, battery recycling and battery materials manufacturing. The money will come from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act of 2021 and will go […]
Dem Senate Candidate Finally Speaks Out Against China-Linked Battery Maker After Months Of Attacks From GOP
Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, who has endured months of Republican criticism over the issue, took a stance against companies with ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) at a campaign rally this week. Slotkin, who is currently running for the state Senate, has not previously publicly opposed plans by Goshon High-Tech, a subsidiary […]
Second Southern EV battery plant joins UAW
Workers at a battery plant in Tennessee have voted to join the United Auto Workers union, marking a major victory in the union's ongoing campaign to organize both the Southeast and the electric vehicle (EV) industry. “Workers across the South are ready to stand up and win their fair rights through a union. If we […]
BMW recalls Electric Mini Coopers due to battery issue
(News Nation) —BMW More than 12,000 Mini Cooper SE electric models will be recalled due to battery problems. Cooper SE models built between 2020 and 2024 were built with battery parts that may not meet production specifications. Car and Driver reportsCiting recall documents. document Submitted to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) They point out […]
New battery has double the power and fraction of the dangerous chemicals
B In today's technology-driven world, batteries are the unsung heroes that power everything from smartphones to electric cars. But here's the catch: traditional battery manufacturing can pose some pretty negative risks to the environment and our health because of problematic “forever chemicals” called PFAS. These chemicals find their way into countless everyday products and into […]
Republican Lawmakers Push Defense Department To Blacklist Chinese EV Battery Company Tied To CCP
Republican lawmakers are calling on the Department of Defense (DOD) to ban Chinese electric vehicle (EV) battery makers from receiving U.S. military contracts and to prevent their U.S. customers from using their services. Republican Rep. John Moulenaar of Michigan and Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida letter It asked the Pentagon on Wednesday to ask […]
Nikki Bella’s Husband Arrested For Domestic Battery: REPORT
Napa County Sheriff's Office (NCSO) officers reportedly arrested Nikki Bella's husband, Artyom Chigvintsev, on Thursday on felony domestic violence charges. An NCSO representative said officers responded to a domestic violence call at a Yountville location just before 10 a.m. TMZTMZ reports that the incident was reported to have involved injuries and that arrests were made […]
‘Hangover’ actress Nathalie Fay arrested for domestic battery
The Hangover actress Natalie Faye was arrested in Miami after allegedly punching her on-again, off-again boyfriend in the face. The 36-year-old woman, whose real name is Natalie Trudion, was arrested late Saturday on a domestic violence charge after she allegedly punched her boyfriend who had picked her up from a Miami Dolphins NFL preseason game. […]
Tesla Semi battery fire in California rages at 1,000 degrees, spews toxic fumes, shuts down interstate
See what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com. Tesla trailer hits vehicle North California Officials said the battery ignited on Monday, sparking a raging fire and releasing toxic fumes, creating a hazardous materials incident. Interstate 80 was closed in both directions near Colfax around 3:15 a.m. Monday after a Tesla heavy-duty electric truck crashed into a tree on […]