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Connecticut has withdrawn its planned electric vehicle mandate that would have required all new car sales to be EVs by 2035. Political Shift Drives Policy Change Governor Ned Lamont’s decision reportedly came after Donald Trump’s selection of Lee Zeldin to head the Environmental Protection Agency. “We were following…the federal standards, and I think the federal…
Breaking New Ground in EV Tech Collaboration In a major strategic move that’s reshaping the EV landscape, Volkswagen and Rivian have announced an ambitious joint venture focused on developing advanced software and electronics for electric vehicles. The partnership, which significantly expands on their June agreement, involves a $5.8 billion investment from Volkswagen for a 50%…
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers made a bold statement at this year’s Paris Auto Show, showcasing their latest models despite recent EU tariffs. According to reporting from The New York Times, a record number of Chinese automakers unveiled cutting-edge EVs, seemingly undeterred by the European Union’s decision to impose anti-subsidy tariffs on their vehicles. Chinese Automakers…
Polestar, the struggling electric vehicle manufacturer, is changing tactics to boost sales after reporting a significant drop in deliveries. According to a Bloomberg report, the company’s new CEO is pushing for a more traditional sales approach by selling cars through dealerships, not just online. A New Strategy for Survival Polestar’s new chief executive, Michael Lohscheller,…
Tesla is poised to make a significant leap in the autonomous vehicle space with the unveiling of its Cybercab robotaxi on October 10th. This highly anticipated reveal marks a pivotal moment in Tesla’s journey towards launching a fully autonomous ride-hailing service, as reported by ARK Invest. The Multi-Trillion Dollar Opportunity ARK Invest’s analysis paints a…
A new study by economists has taken a hard look at the $7,500 tax credit for U.S.-made electric vehicles (EVs) under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The findings? It’s complicated, but there’s a silver lining. According to The New York Times, Americans are seeing a two-to-one return on their investment in these subsidies. The Good,…
Tesla’s latest quarterly report has injected a dose of optimism into the electric vehicle sector. The EV pioneer saw a 6.4% year-over-year increase in global sales for Q3 2024, delivering 462,890 vehicles from July through September. This marks Tesla’s first quarterly growth in 2024, as reported by The New York Times. Clever Financing Fuels Sales…
A recent report from the New York Post has uncovered alarming claims about privacy issues in Chinese-made electric vehicles, specifically those manufactured by BYD. Owners have reported that these EVs might have a hidden feature allowing external parties to listen in on conversations inside the car. The Alleged Backdoor An Australian BYD owner discovered that…
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