Ram output said to be slowing as COVID cases surge | GM, LG plan more efficient batteries | Wash. state aims to phase out gasoline-powered cars | Porsche Taycan EV nearly catches 911

Stellantis outlines electrification targets for U.S., Europe; Ferrari accelerates EV launch | Benz's speedy EQS | Hyundai shows Santa Cruz | Toyota recalling 279K | Cruise raises $2.75B

Audi targets EV mass market with Q4 e-tron | GM, LG said to be planning Tenn. battery plant | Ford's electric CUV? | Geely mulls Lotus fundraiser | Honda's next Civic | A special Nissan

Another threat to supply chain: Rubber shortage | GM cuts, cancels some downtime | Intel plans auto chips | WeRide wins AV permit | Hyundai's futuristic minivan