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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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GM to Build $2.3 Billion Battery Plant in Lordstown, Ohio

General Motors Co. and its battery partner, South Korea’s LG Chem Ltd., will jointly invest $2.3 billion in a new electric vehicle battery plant to be built in Lordstown, Ohio, the same city where the automaker controversially idled and then sold a 53-year-old compact-car factory.

December 5, 2019
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California Cuts Electric Car Rebates, Drops Luxury Models

California’s rebate program to coax more drivers to buy electric vehicles just got less generous, especially for those looking to spend on a luxury model.

December 4, 2019
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Carmakers Shed 80,000 Jobs as Electric Shift Upends Industry

It’s turning out to be one of the worst years ever for auto workers across the globe amid shrinking demand and a tectonic shift in vehicle technology.

December 4, 2019
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Yamato Transport Rolls Out Electric Vehicles for Parcel Delivery Near Tokyo

Yamato Transport Co. unveiled on Nov. 19 what it says is a greener, compact, driver-friendly electric truck that may offer hope for coping with the acute labor shortage in Japan’s door-to-door parcel delivery industry.

November 19, 2019
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California Sues Trump EPA in Fight Over Green Auto Rules

California sued the Trump administration for rescinding an Obama-era waiver that allows the state to require sales of electric vehicles and set stricter auto-emissions standards than the federal government.

November 15, 2019
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Schumer Proposes $462 Billion Car Swap — Gas for Electric

WASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is proposing a $462 billion trade-in program to get millions of Americans out of climate-damaging gas vehicles and into electric or hybrid cars over the next decade.

October 25, 2019
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San Diego MTS Launches $12.5 Million Electric Bus Pilot Program

Transit officials in San Diego are rolling out a new $12.5 million pilot program to test the region’s first electric buses.

October 23, 2019
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Dependable Supply Chain Services Adds Two Orange EV Tractors to Increase Sustainability

ONTARIO, Calif. — Dependable Supply Chain Services has deployed two electric terminal trucks from Orange EV at its facility here.

October 18, 2019
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China Beats US 8-1 When It Comes to Charging Electric Cars

There are almost as many places to charge your electric vehicle in Beijing as there are in the entire United States.

October 16, 2019
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South Korea Speeds Up Plans for Autonomous, Electric and Flying Cars

South Korea unveiled plans to speed up the adoption of electric cars, self-driving vehicles and even flying automobiles in the coming years to help revive a sagging economy.

October 15, 2019