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Stay informed with the latest electric trucking updates from Transport Topics. This section features news and analysis on EV adoption in freight and commercial transportation, including advancements in battery technology, charging infrastructure and regulatory developments. Explore how electric trucks are reshaping fleet operations, sustainability goals and the future of the trucking industry.

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Tesla, Battery Partner Get $1.8 Billion From Biden’s IRA

Elon Musk is getting more firepower for his electric vehicle price war thanks to President Joe Biden’s signature climate legislation.

June 2, 2023
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Rivian May Lose Nasdaq Spot After 90% Selloff

Rivian Automotive Inc. may get pushed out of the Nasdaq 100 Index as early as this month after plunging more than 90% from its record high, according to JP Morgan Securities.

June 1, 2023
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US, EU Agree on Heavy-Truck Charging Standard

The U.S. and European Union have agreed that when a megawatt charging standard is developed for heavy trucks, it must be universal.

May 31, 2023
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Stellantis’ Battery Plant Subsidy Likely to Top Volkswagen’s

Stellantis NV is likely to receive more in subsidies for a new electric vehicle battery plant in Canada than the $9.5 billion Volkswagen AG extracted for a similar project, says one expert.

May 31, 2023
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Why Ford Chose Tesla for EV Partnership: It’s the Plug

Hours before Tesla Inc. and Ford Motor Co. announced their surprise charging partnership, Ford’s chief executive officer offered his take as to why the U.S. has been so slow to adopt electric vehicles.

May 30, 2023
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Foxconn’s Dispute With Lordstown Shows Souring EV Sentiment

Foxconn hasn’t made good on its pledge to acquire enough Lordstown shares to build an 18.3% stake in the company, and now a dispute threatens to sink the electric vehicle startup.

May 26, 2023
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The EV Squeeze: How the US and Europe Compare

MILAN — European governments have historically been more aggressive than the United States in regulating fuel consumption. That is about to change.

May 24, 2023
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US, Canada Plan First Cross-Border Electric Vehicle Corridor

The U.S. and Canada announced the creation of the Binational Electric Vehicle Corridor, an 872-mile route that will stretch from Kalamazoo, Mich., to Quebec City, Quebec, and feature fast chargers every 50 miles. 

May 18, 2023
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Michigan Town Rests Economic Hopes on Ford Battery Plant

Advocates for Ford’s $3.5 billion electric vehicle lithium-ion battery plant in Marshall, Mich., say the 2,500 jobs it promises are much needed for the city of less than 7,000.

May 17, 2023
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New EV Models Drive Up North American Factory Production

North American factories cranked out 219,000 battery-powered cars and trucks in the first three months of the year, a 39% increase over the year-earlier period.

May 10, 2023