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Trump Slashes Auto Tariffs: A Win for EV Makers and Consumers. Tesla Model 3 and Model Y
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Trump Slashes Auto Tariffs: A Win for EV Makers and Consumers

On April 29, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order easing his 25% auto tariffs, offering relief to automakers after intense industry pushback, according to Reuters. This move, which includes credits for vehicles assembled in the U.S. and exemptions from other levies, could lower production costs for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and stabilize…

Tesla

Tesla Settles Shocking Lawsuit Over Racist Remarks at Fremont Factory

On April 25, 2025, Tesla settled a disturbing racial discrimination lawsuit filed by a Black female employee at its Fremont, California, manufacturing facility, exposing a troubling workplace culture at the electric vehicle giant. The plaintiff, Raina Pierce, accused the company of tolerating racist remarks and unfair treatment, with court records revealing a manager’s alleged use…

Elon Musk

Neil Young’s “Let’s Roll Again” Slams Elon Musk and Tesla in Electric Vehicle Critique

Legendary rocker Neil Young debuted a fiery new song, “Let’s Roll Again,” at a Los Angeles benefit concert on April 26, 2025, taking aim at Elon Musk and Tesla with politically charged lyrics. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Young’s performance at the Autism Speaks’ Light Up the Blues event criticized Musk’s Tesla while advocating…

Cybertruck

Tesla Cybertruck Torched in Mesa Arson Attack: Suspect Arrested Amid Rising EV Vandalism

On April 28, 2025, a Tesla Cybertruck burst into flames at a Mesa, Arizona, dealership, marking another alarming chapter in a wave of attacks targeting electric vehicles (EVs) across the U.S. Mesa police arrested 35-year-old Ian Moses for suspected arson, raising concerns among EV owners and enthusiasts about safety and security at Tesla facilities. ABC15…

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Tesla’s Autopilot Hits Safety Milestone: 7.44 Million Miles Per Crash in Q1 2025

Tesla’s latest Vehicle Safety Report for Q1 2025 reveals that vehicles using Autopilot technology recorded one crash for every 7.44 million miles driven, a significant leap in safety performance. This figure outperforms Tesla vehicles not using Autopilot, which saw one crash every 1.51 million miles, and the U.S. national average of one accident every 702,000…

Trump’s Tariffs Threaten EV Price Hikes, but Tesla and VW Gain Edge with U.S. Production
Tesla

Trump’s Tariffs Threaten EV Price Hikes, but Tesla and VW Gain Edge with U.S. Production

President Trump’s proposed tariffs on imported cars and auto parts could significantly inflate electric vehicle (EV) prices, potentially stalling the industry’s momentum in the U.S. market, according to a detailed analysis by The New York Times. However, EVs like the Tesla Model Y and Volkswagen ID.4, built domestically with fewer imported components, may emerge as…

California

Automakers Push Congress to Block California’s 2035 EV Mandate Amid Charging Infrastructure Concerns

On April 28, 2025, major automakers, including Ford, General Motors, and Hyundai, urged Congress to intervene and halt California’s ambitious plan to phase out gasoline-only vehicles by 2035, a policy adopted by 11 other states. Citing potential disruptions to vehicle shipments within months, the industry’s plea highlights a critical tension between regulatory mandates and the…

New York

New York’s Tesla Crackdown: Musk’s Trump Ties Spark EV Sales Showdown

In a stunning reversal, New York lawmakers, led by Democratic State Senator Patricia Fahy, are pushing to revoke Tesla’s unique ability to sell electric vehicles (EVs) directly to consumers, citing CEO Elon Musk’s alliance with President Donald Trump as a betrayal of the state’s clean energy goals. The New York Times reports this legislative pivot…

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