Hannah Lutz Reporter covering mobility [email protected] 313-446-1601 See All Staff Page Recent Stories Electrify America names Robert Barrosa next CEO; Palazzo to take EV post at VW Robert Barrosa will become Electrify America's president and CEO June 1. Palazzo will join Electrify America parent company Volkswagen Group on July 1. EV virtual power plants could provide support in times of peak demand Through virtual power plants, nearby EVs can pool together to create a grid power source by charging at off-peak times and/or discharging at peak periods. Electrify America, TravelCenters of America to install 1,000 chargers along U.S. highways The partnership will add charging stations to major travel corridors over five years, aiming to ease consumers' range anxiety on road trips. Federal court jury issues split decision in Hyundai-Napleton litigation Two employees of a Napleton dealership in Florida were found liable for warranty fraud, but Hyundai will not be awarded damages because it engaged in wrongdoing that gives the automaker 'unclean hands.' GM explores mini electric pickup The automaker is considering a two-door pickup with a 4- to 4.5-foot-long bed and low roofline. The vehicle would be part of GM's lineup of affordable EVs. Auto worker job quality, wages key to EV transition, Fed panelists say As automakers transition to selling mostly EVs in the U.S., the automotive work force will have to evolve, panelists said at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's 29th Annual Automotive Insights Symposium. EV share continues to rise but has hurdles to clear The Inflation Reduction Act could provide incentives to boost EV sales, but hurdles to scaling EV sales and manufacturing remain, says the Chicago Fed's Kristin Dziczek. Number of U.S. charging stations must quadruple through 2025, firm says In 2025, 7.8 million EVs could be in operation in the U.S., according to a report by S&P Global Mobility. GM board's new member: Focus on brand loyalty The addition of Joanne Crevoiserat follows the recent departures of two other women: Meg Whitman and Jane Mendillo. Chevy launches special off-road edition, improved diesel engine on 2023 Silverado Chevy will offer the Silverado ZR2 Bison and a diesel engine with 10 percent more horsepower for 2023. GM adds CEO of luxury fashion company to board Joanne Crevoiserat oversees the strategy of Tapestry brands such as Kate Spade and Coach to drive sales and profit growth by making the company more consumer-centric, digital and data-driven. Redesigned GMC Canyon flexes ‘off-road muscle' GMC will offer four trims, plus a limited edition model, of the 2023 Canyon, which goes on sale early next year. GM closes Chevy Bolt EV plant after possible homicide Production at GM's Orion Assembly Plant is canceled Thursday while the Oakland County Sheriff's Department investigates. GM CFO: EV profit, scale to expand as Ultium plants open Ultium Cells, a battery cell joint venture between GM and LG Energy Solution, plans to open its first plant this month. GM requires Buick, GMC buyers to buy $1,500 OnStar subscription OnStar, GM's long-standing in-vehicle safety, security and connectivity service, had previously been an optional product sold for a separate subscription fee. Load More