July 2022: Cadillac revealed the Celestiq showcase, presenting a forward-looking, handcrafted, all-electric flagship sedan using Ultium-based electric technology. The show car offers a glimpse into Cadillac's future, showcasing innovative materials, cutting-edge technologies, and meticulous craftsmanship that embody the brand's vision.
July 2022: Amazon commenced the deployment of its custom electric delivery vehicles, developed by Rivian, for package deliveries. These electric vehicles are now operational in cities such as Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City, Nashville, Phoenix, San Diego, Seattle, and St. Louis, marking a significant step in Amazon's commitment to sustainable and electric logistics.
January 2022: Tesla Inc. entered into a supply agreement with Talon Metals Corp., a subsidiary of Talon Nickel LLC, to source nickel. This strategic agreement aims to facilitate the production of battery materials, ensuring a more environmentally friendly approach to electric vehicle battery manufacturing – from mine to battery cathode.
During June 2020, it is estimated that about 250 million vehicles, including cars, trucks and buses, constantly operating in the United States, were powered internally by an engine that relied on gasoline or diesel fuel. Electric vehicles started to become popular, and the US government began to offer various tax benefits that encouraged the purchase of electric vehicles.
In August 2022, Ford also obtained a number of new raw material suppliers for its electric vehicle batteries and cautioned that a lack of supply would hinder the automaker from achieving its EV ambitions. The company secured supply agreements with lithium, graphite, cobalt and nickel producers based out of different regions. Ford also formed new or increased interactions with mining, processing, and production companies based in North America, Asia, and South America.
In July 2022, work was already well underway setting up a fleet of custom electric vehicles made by Rivian and it is aimed at package delivery. These electric vehicles commenced operations in cities such as Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City, Nashville, Phoenix, San Diego, Seattle, St. Louis, and many more.
In January 2022, a supply agreement was reached between Tesla Inc. and Talon Metals Corp (A Talon Nickel LLC company) for nickel supplies. This agreement will be able to bring forth battery material production from mine to battery cathode onsite creating a more environmentally friendly electric vehicle battery.