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Business, Technology

Tesla Rakes In Billions From Selling Regulatory Credits

Tesla continues to cash in on other carmakers needing help to meet emissions standards, keeping up a lucrative business the company thought would fade away: selling regulatory credits.

February 9, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Congressional Republicans Continue EV Pushback

Senior congressional Republicans called on GOP leaders in the House and Senate to deny funding that would be used to advance proposals associated with electric vehicles.  

February 8, 2024
Business, Technology

Toyota Boosts Spending on US EV Production by $1.3 Billion

Toyota Motor Corp. is boosting investment at a plant in Kentucky by $1.3 billion as it prepares to start U.S. production next year of a three-row, all-electric SUV.

February 6, 2024
Government, Equipment, Safety

Guardrail Crash Tests Yield Worrying Results for Heavy EVs

A University of Nebraska road safety facility on Jan. 31 released the results of a test that's raising concerns about the safety risks heavy EVs pose if they collide with lighter vehicles. 

January 31, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Governors From 16 States Ask Biden to Roll Back EV Mandates

Governors from 16 states have sent a letter to President Joe Biden, asking him to rescind his electric vehicle mandates in favor of letting the market determine adoption.

January 25, 2024
Government, Technology, Global Freight, TCA

USPS Installs EV Chargers in Atlanta, Will Expand Nationwide

This week, USPS unveiled its first set of EV charging stations at its South Atlanta Sorting and Delivery Center, the first of hundreds that will be installed at centers nationwide this year.

January 23, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Stellantis CEO Says Pace of EV Push Hinges on Elections

Stellantis NV CEO Carlos Tavares said elections in the U.S. and Europe this year will dictate how quickly he can execute his 30 billion euro investment plan in electric vehicles.

January 19, 2024
Business, Technology

Ford Cuts Workforce Making Electric F-150s on Weak Demand

Ford Motor Co. said that it would reduce the number of workers making its F-150 Lightning truck as demand for electric vehicles continues to weaken.

January 19, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Maryland to Receive $15 Million for EV Charging Network

BALTIMORE — Maryland will use its share of $623 million in federal funding to develop 58 EV charging stations, some of which would be located in disadvantaged communities.

January 16, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Ohio Law Bans State Adoption of California Emission Rules

In a slap to California, Ohio has a law taking effect in March banning agencies from adopting that state's emissions regulations and protecting the sale and use of diesel and gas vehicles.

January 11, 2024