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Despite slowing sales, automakers are expanding electric vehicle models, including family haulers
Read full article: Despite slowing sales, automakers are expanding electric vehicle models, including family haulersEven though sales of electric vehicles aren’t growing as fast as in past years and President-elect Donald Trump may ditch tax credits for EV buyers, automakers are moving ahead with new models that should appeal to mainstream buyers.
Clean energy could create millions of tons of waste in India. Some are working to avoid that
Read full article: Clean energy could create millions of tons of waste in India. Some are working to avoid thatAs clean energy infrastructure like solar panels and electric car batteries becomes more common in India, some small businesses are working to recycle them when they reach the end of their lifespan, dismantling panels to sell individual components and using old EV batteries’ remaining power to provide electricity to remote, rural regions.
How will Donald Trump’s second presidential election win affect auto industry?
Read full article: How will Donald Trump’s second presidential election win affect auto industry?How will Donald Trump’s second presidential election victory, as well as his relationship with Elon Musk, affect the auto industry?
New US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, batteries and solar cells could raise consumer prices
Read full article: New US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, batteries and solar cells could raise consumer pricesNew tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and batteries, solar cells, medical equipment and other goods are intended to protect U.S. jobs and manufacturers.
Europe's Stellantis and China's Leapmotor will sell electric cars in Europe in September
Read full article: Europe's Stellantis and China's Leapmotor will sell electric cars in Europe in SeptemberEuropean carmaker Stellantis says it will begin selling electric vehicles from its Chinese partner Leapmotor in nine European countries later this year.
US plans to impose major new tariffs on EVs, other Chinese green energy imports, AP sources say
Read full article: US plans to impose major new tariffs on EVs, other Chinese green energy imports, AP sources sayThe Biden administration is planning to announce new tariffs on electric vehicles, semiconductors, solar equipment and medical supplies imported from China.
US loosens some electric vehicle battery rules, potentially making more EVs eligible for tax credits
Read full article: US loosens some electric vehicle battery rules, potentially making more EVs eligible for tax creditsWest Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin says new rules governing electric vehicle tax credits are a giveaway to China.
Elimination of Tesla's charging department raises worries as EVs from other automakers join network
Read full article: Elimination of Tesla's charging department raises worries as EVs from other automakers join networkElon Musk’s move to lay off the department responsible for Tesla’s electric vehicle chargers has touched off worries in the auto industry that EVs from other automakers will have trouble joining Tesla’s network.
As electric vehicle sales slow, US relaxes plans for stricter auto emissions standards for a while
Read full article: As electric vehicle sales slow, US relaxes plans for stricter auto emissions standards for a whileThe Biden administration this week is expected to announce new automobile emissions standards that relax proposed tailpipe limits for three years but eventually reach the same strict standards set out by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Ann Arbor creeps closer to environmental goals with electric vehicle milestone
Read full article: Ann Arbor creeps closer to environmental goals with electric vehicle milestoneOfficials said the milestone helps the city advance its Green Fleets Policy, which aims to reduce fossil fuel usage to help public health, the environment and City operations costs.
New indoor EV charging station in San Francisco offers a glimpse into the future
Read full article: New indoor EV charging station in San Francisco offers a glimpse into the futureA couple of blocks from the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, Electrify America is about to open an indoor charging station that lets drivers relax in a lounge while their electric vehicle batteries are being filled up.
Crash tests indicate nation's guardrail system can't handle heavy electric vehicles
Read full article: Crash tests indicate nation's guardrail system can't handle heavy electric vehiclesPreliminary tests by a University of Nebraska road safety research facility and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers point to concerns that the nation’s roadside guardrails are no match for new heavy electric vehicles.
Flexible underpinnings of new big Stellantis vehicles will help company navigate political changes
Read full article: Flexible underpinnings of new big Stellantis vehicles will help company navigate political changesOn the surface, the platform beneath a new generation of automobiles has little to do with politics and elections.
Frigid weather can cut electric vehicle range and make charging tough. Here's what you need to know
Read full article: Frigid weather can cut electric vehicle range and make charging tough. Here's what you need to knowFor nearly a week, frigid temperatures from Chicago to northern Texas have made life difficult for electric-vehicle drivers.
For consumers shopping for an EV, new rules mean fewer models qualify for a tax credit
Read full article: For consumers shopping for an EV, new rules mean fewer models qualify for a tax creditU.S. consumers looking to get a tax credit on an electric vehicle purchase will have fewer models to choose from under new rules that limit the countries where automakers can buy battery parts and minerals.
More US auto buyers are turning to hybrids as sales of electric vehicles slow
Read full article: More US auto buyers are turning to hybrids as sales of electric vehicles slowAmerica’s automakers have staked their futures on the notion that electric vehicles will dominate sales in the coming years, spurred by buyers determined to reduce carbon emissions and save on fuel.
White House backs industry effort to standardize Tesla's EV charging plugs
Read full article: White House backs industry effort to standardize Tesla's EV charging plugsThe White House is lending its support to an auto industry effort to standardize Tesla’s electric vehicle charging plugs for all EVs in the United States, part of a broad effort to stimulate their sales to help combat climate change.
New US rules, aimed at curbing China, could make it harder for EV buyers to claim a full tax credit
Read full article: New US rules, aimed at curbing China, could make it harder for EV buyers to claim a full tax creditAmericans could have a harder time finding electric vehicles that qualify for a full $7,500 federal tax credit under new rules being proposed.
New technology installed beneath Detroit street can charge electric vehicles as they drive
Read full article: New technology installed beneath Detroit street can charge electric vehicles as they driveCrews have installed what’s billed as the nation’s first wireless-charging public roadway for electric vehicles beneath a street west of downtown Detroit.
Japan's automakers unveil EVs galore at Tokyo show to catch up with Tesla, other electric rivals
Read full article: Japan's automakers unveil EVs galore at Tokyo show to catch up with Tesla, other electric rivalsToyota, Honda, Nissan and other Japanese automakers are serious about rolling out battery electric vehicles to catch up with the world's frontrunners like Tesla and BYD.
The future of electric vehicles looms over negotiations in the US autoworkers strike
Read full article: The future of electric vehicles looms over negotiations in the US autoworkers strikeElectric vehicles and their potential impact on job security have become central to negotiations in the U.S. autoworkers strike.
UAW auto strike: Week 4 begins on more positive note; Nearing ‘record contract?’
Read full article: UAW auto strike: Week 4 begins on more positive note; Nearing ‘record contract?’The United Auto Workers’ strike against Detroit’s Big Three automakers entered its fourth week on a much more positive note Monday after negotiations made decent progress last week.
Government incentives and cost-conscious customers lead to electric vehicle boom in India
Read full article: Government incentives and cost-conscious customers lead to electric vehicle boom in IndiaIndia is one of the fastest growing electric vehicle markets in the world, and more than 90% of India’s 2.3 million EVs are the cheaper and more popular two- or three-wheelers — that’s motorbikes, scooters and rickshaws.
Ford 2Q profit surges on strong revenue, but company faces electric vehicle growing pains
Read full article: Ford 2Q profit surges on strong revenue, but company faces electric vehicle growing painsFord Motor Co.’s second-quarter profit more than tripled to $1.92 billion versus a year ago on stronger revenue and sales.
New electric vehicle charging network being built by major automakers could lure more buyers to EVs
Read full article: New electric vehicle charging network being built by major automakers could lure more buyers to EVsThe announcement Wednesday that seven automakers will build a large North American electric vehicle charging network should pull people off the sidelines to at least consider switching from gas-powered vehicles.
EV fires are more dangerous. Farmington Hills Fire Department hopes new equipment can help
Read full article: EV fires are more dangerous. Farmington Hills Fire Department hopes new equipment can helpA Tesla vehicle caught fire in April 2021 and took seven hours and 28,000 gallons of water to put out.
The easiest way to get a $7,500 tax credit for an electric vehicle? Consider leasing.
Read full article: The easiest way to get a $7,500 tax credit for an electric vehicle? Consider leasing.Thanks to a boost from the government, leasing — not buying — is becoming the most affordable way to get your hands on an electric vehicle.
Ford decides to keep AM radio on 2024 models, will restore AM on two electric vehicles from 2023
Read full article: Ford decides to keep AM radio on 2024 models, will restore AM on two electric vehicles from 2023Owners of new Ford vehicles will be able to tune in to AM radio in their cars, trucks and SUVs after all.
Nearly 900-mile Binational EV Corridor to run from Kalamazoo to Quebec City -- what to know
Read full article: Nearly 900-mile Binational EV Corridor to run from Kalamazoo to Quebec City -- what to knowOn Tuesday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was in Detroit to announce the first-ever Binational EV Corridor, which will stretch 860 miles from Kalamazoo to Quebec, Canada.
Video of trucks burning in Dearborn highlights what makes electric vehicle fires so dangerous
Read full article: Video of trucks burning in Dearborn highlights what makes electric vehicle fires so dangerousFire departments nationwide are in training as they learn how to put out fires for electric vehicles.
Stiff EPA emission limits to boost US electric vehicle sales
Read full article: Stiff EPA emission limits to boost US electric vehicle salesThe Biden administration is proposing strict new automobile pollution limits that would require up to two-thirds of new vehicles sold in the U.S. to be electric by 2032.
AP sources: EPA car rule to push huge increase in EV sales
Read full article: AP sources: EPA car rule to push huge increase in EV salesThe Biden administration will propose strict new automobile pollution limits this week that would require at least 54% of new vehicles sold in the U.S. to be electric by 2030, ramping up quickly to as high as 67% by 2032.
Many electric vehicles to lose big tax credit with new rules
Read full article: Many electric vehicles to lose big tax credit with new rulesTreasury Secretary Janet Yellen says rules proposed by her department will help consumers save money on electric vehicles while strengthening U.S. energy and national security.
Are electric vehicles too heavy to be on roads? Safety organizations have concerns
Read full article: Are electric vehicles too heavy to be on roads? Safety organizations have concernsThere is a growing concern about the size and weight of trucks and SUVs, especially among electric vehicles. Now, both the federal government and the gold standard of safety rating groups are taking notice.
Michigan secures big role in EV future as Ford plant to be built in Marshall
Read full article: Michigan secures big role in EV future as Ford plant to be built in MarshallWith Ford's announcement this week that it will be opening an e-v battery manufacturing plant in Marshall, it is now the sixth EV battery-related business in Michigan which now positions the state as one of the top three in the nation to produce next-generation autos.
Treasury makes more electric SUVs eligible for tax credits
Read full article: Treasury makes more electric SUVs eligible for tax creditsThe Treasury Department said Friday it is making more electric vehicles — including SUVs made by Tesla, Ford and General Motors — eligible for tax credits of up to $7,500 under new vehicle classification definitions.
US official warns of risks posed by heavy electric vehicles
Read full article: US official warns of risks posed by heavy electric vehiclesThe head of the National Transportation Safety Board is expressing concern about the safety risks that heavy electric vehicles pose if they collide with lighter vehicles.
Edmunds answers the top 5 questions for new EV buyers
Read full article: Edmunds answers the top 5 questions for new EV buyersElectric vehicles, or EVs for short, have been the hot car commodity for 2022, as their sales were up nearly 82% from 2021 and now make up 5% of the total market, according to Edmunds data.
GOP seizes on voter hesitancy to attack EVs as costly to US
Read full article: GOP seizes on voter hesitancy to attack EVs as costly to USMany Republican candidates are seeking to capitalize on Americans’ precarious financial situations heading into next week’s midterm elections to vilify a key component of President Joe Biden’s climate agenda: electric vehicles.
Renters face charging dilemma as U.S. cities move toward EVs
Read full article: Renters face charging dilemma as U.S. cities move toward EVsAmericans who live in apartments without private garages are stringing extension cords across sidewalks and waiting in line at public charging stations to power up their electric vehicles.
BMW investing $1.7B in S Carolina as automaker shifts to EVs
Read full article: BMW investing $1.7B in S Carolina as automaker shifts to EVsBMW will invest $1 billion in its sprawling factory near Spartanburg, South Carolina, to start building electric vehicles and an additional $700 million to build a electric-battery plant nearby.
Honda, LG to build $3.5B battery plant, hire 2,200 in Ohio
Read full article: Honda, LG to build $3.5B battery plant, hire 2,200 in OhioHonda says it will build a $3.5 billion joint-venture battery factory in rural southern Ohio and hire 2,200 people to staff it as it starts to turn the state into its North American electric vehicle hub.
Most electric vehicles won't qualify for federal tax credit
Read full article: Most electric vehicles won't qualify for federal tax creditA tax credit of up to $7,500 could be used to defray the cost of an electric vehicle under the Inflation Reduction Act now moving toward final approval in Congress.
Ford plans to add 6,200 jobs in Ohio, Michigan and Missouri
Read full article: Ford plans to add 6,200 jobs in Ohio, Michigan and MissouriFord will add 6,200 factory jobs in Michigan, Missouri and Ohio as it prepares to build more electric vehicles and roll out two redesigned combustion-engine models.
Ford CEO sees electric vehicle price war as EV costs decline
Read full article: Ford CEO sees electric vehicle price war as EV costs declineFord’s chief executive says the global auto industry is headed for a huge price war in the coming years as electric vehicle costs drop and companies sell EVs priced around $25,000.
Producer blog: I was skeptical about driving an EV. But now I’m a believer. Here’s why
Read full article: Producer blog: I was skeptical about driving an EV. But now I’m a believer. Here’s whyIt is a shift in mindset to be an all-electric car owner. Simply forgetting to plug in your vehicle at the end of the day could pose a problem, especially if you don’t have a quick-charge option on your route.
Michigan OKs $824M in incentives for GM’s EV, battery plants
Read full article: Michigan OKs $824M in incentives for GM’s EV, battery plantsGeneral Motors is making the largest investment in company history in its home state of Michigan, announcing plans to spend nearly $7 billion to convert a factory to make electric pickup trucks and to build a new battery cell plant.
Live streams: Ford announces $11.4 billion investment for EV and battery production at brand new Tennessee, Kentucky plants
Read full article: Live streams: Ford announces $11.4 billion investment for EV and battery production at brand new Tennessee, Kentucky plantsFord Motor Company plans to invest $11.4 billion and create nearly 11,000 new jobs at three new plants in Tennessee and Kentucky to produce the automaker’s next generation of electric F-Series trucks and the batteries to power future electric Ford and Lincoln vehicles.
Ford announces $11.4 billion investment for EV and battery production at brand new Tennessee, Kentucky plants
Read full article: Ford announces $11.4 billion investment for EV and battery production at brand new Tennessee, Kentucky plantsFord Motor Company plans to invest $11.4 billion and create nearly 11,000 new jobs at three new plants in Tennessee and Kentucky to produce the automaker’s next generation of electric F-Series trucks and the batteries to power future electric Ford and Lincoln vehicles.
GM, Ford outdo each other with electric vehicle investments
Read full article: GM, Ford outdo each other with electric vehicle investmentsGeneral Motors will raise spending on electric and autonomous vehicles and add two U.S. battery factories as it gambles that consumers will eagerly switch from gasoline to the new technology.
Ford raising EV spending to $30 billion, aims for 40% of fleet electric by 2030
Read full article: Ford raising EV spending to $30 billion, aims for 40% of fleet electric by 2030Ford Motor Co. is boosting its spending on electric vehicle production by $30 billion as it aims to have 40% of its fleet all-electric by 2030.
Watch GM’s hilarious Super Bowl commercial starring Will Ferrell
Read full article: Watch GM’s hilarious Super Bowl commercial starring Will FerrellWill Ferrell explains why he hates Norway and why General Motors is all about EVerbody In. (GM)General Motors has released its new Super Bowl ad, which features Will Ferrell seeking to surpass Norway for most electric vehicles sold. GM has launched a big campaign for its electric vehicle lineup, planning 30 EVs by 2025, and electrifying their logo. The new Super Bowl ad features Ferrell, Kenan Thompson and Awkwafina traveling to Norway, sort of, after finding out they are selling more EVs than the U.S.Watch the GM ad below: