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Chinese billionaire Eric Li’s decision to privatize Zeekr, a New York-listed electric vehicle (EV) brand, marks a significant shift for the company just one year after its U.S. initial public offering (IPO). According to a Forbes report, parent company Geely Automobile will buy out Zeekr’s remaining shares for $2.2 billion, delisting the EV maker as…
Slate Auto, an upstart electric vehicle manufacturer, is making waves with a $700 million fundraising haul backed by Jeff Bezos’s investment firm, Bezos Expeditions. The funding, confirmed by Newsweek, spans Series A and B rounds, with the final close in late 2024, setting the stage for Slate to challenge the EV market with its no-frills,…
On May 8, 2025, the U.S. announced a significant reduction in tariffs on UK-made cars, including electric vehicles (EVs), dropping the rate from 27.5% to 10%. This decision, part of a broader economic deal with the UK, also eliminates tariffs on steel and aluminum, setting them to 0%. For EV enthusiasts and industry professionals, this…
Canadian police forces are electrifying their fleets, with the Kensington Police Service in Prince Edward Island (PEI) and Peel Regional Police in Ontario integrating electric vehicles (EVs) for patrol duties. This week, Kensington reportedly introduced a Ford Mustang Mach-E, while Peel deployed a 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV, signaling a shift toward sustainable policing. These adoptions…
On May 8, 2025, House Speaker Mike Johnson indicated that the $7,500 federal EV tax credit is more likely to be eliminated than retained, a decision that could impact electric vehicle adoption across the U.S. According to a report by Autoblog, Johnson told Bloomberg, “I think there is a better chance we kill it than…
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, has become the first known U.S. pension fund to stop buying new Tesla stock, citing concerns over CEO Elon Musk’s political activities and the company’s declining financial performance. According to a Business Insider report, the county’s pension board, which manages $500 million in assets, voted 4-2 on May 6, 2025, to pause…
Matthew LaBrot, a Tesla sales employee, was terminated on April 25, 2025, just one day after launching a website protesting CEO Elon Musk’s leadership, according to a Business Insider report. LaBrot’s dismissal highlights Tesla’s ongoing struggles with employee dissent and a declining brand image amid Musk’s controversial political involvement, which has sparked protests and a…
A coalition of 16 US states led by California has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for halting the distribution of billions in federal funding earmarked for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The legal action, filed in the U.S. District Court in Washington State, comes in response to the Department of Transportation’s February decision to…
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