GM has announced plans to increase employment in 2024, despite the shift to EVs and industry concerns over reduced labor needs. The announcement comes as GM, Ford, and Stellantis enter high-stakes negotiations with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union.
Last year, Ford made the shocking claim that EVs would need 40% less labor to build. The industry is undoubtedly changing, and GM says the change may as well be for workers' good.
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Lucid Motors has announced price reductions on three of its Air EV models. Updated prices are:
What's behind these price drops? They're available "while supplies last" and are a strategic effort to boost sales after production struggles.
Don't get out your walking shoes just yet! Electric golf carts are taking over as the "second cars" across the US, with folks embracing them like never before in towns and retirement communities.
Why? These compact and efficient vehicles are perfect for local roads and short commutes, all thanks to improved technology and supportive ordinances. The real story here? A convergence of convenience, economic sensibility, and environmental consciousness. Anybody into one, two, or all three seems happy to have the option.
Numbers from June show 1,260,470 global plug-in EV registrations. That's a whopping 38% increase compared to last year, making up about 19% of the total market. Including non-rechargeable hybrids, a third of the global market is now electrified.
In 2023, global registration of plug-in electric cars is pretty exciting: