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Tesla Cybertruck Prices Plummet as New Models Hit the Market
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Tesla’s European Sales Crash 81% in Sweden Amid Rising Competition and Protests

Tesla’s electric vehicle (EV) sales in Europe took a nosedive in April 2025, with an alarming 81% drop in Sweden, marking the lowest sales since October 2022, according to a Reuters report. The automaker is grappling with fierce competition from Chinese EV makers and growing backlash against CEO Elon Musk’s political stance, raising questions about…

Rivian

Rivian Stockpiles Batteries to Dodge Trump’s EV Tariffs, Secures Supply for R2 Launch

Rivian, the electric vehicle (EV) innovator, is bracing for turbulence from President Trump’s new auto tariffs by stockpiling critical battery supplies, ensuring its production lines keep humming. According to a Bloomberg report, Rivian began amassing lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells from China’s Gotion High-Tech last year, a strategic move to shield its Commercial Van and…

Tesla

Seagliders Soar into the Future: Electric Boats That Fly at 180 MPH

Imagine a boat that skims the ocean at 180 miles per hour, powered entirely by electricity, revolutionizing coastal travel. That’s the bold vision of Regent, a Rhode Island-based company, whose electric seagliders are set to redefine transportation. By blending boat and aircraft technology, founders Billy Thalheimer and Mike Klinker are bypassing the Federal Aviation Administration’s…

NIO

NIO’s Firefly Ignites EV Market with Record April 2025 Deliveries

NIO Inc., a trailblazer in smart electric vehicles, has set the EV world abuzz with its April 2025 delivery figures, driven by the launch of its compact Firefly model. The company delivered 23,900 vehicles, a 53% surge from last year, with cumulative deliveries hitting 737,558 by April 30, 2025, according to NIO’s official announcement. For…

House Republicans Push $250 EV Fee to Fund Highway Repairs, Stirring Debate
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House Republicans Push $250 EV Fee to Fund Highway Repairs, Stirring Debate

U.S. House Republicans have raised their proposed annual fee on electric vehicle (EV) owners to $250, up from $200, to address a shortfall in highway repair funds, as EV drivers bypass gasoline taxes that traditionally fund road maintenance. This proposal, part of a broader tax reform bill, also includes a $100 fee for hybrids and…

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…

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