F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E, and the Skunkworks platform — Dearborn’s electric bet, tracked.
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…
On April 24, 2025, Tesla board member Joe Gebbia, co-founder of Airbnb, made headlines by purchasing $1.02 million in Tesla ($TSLA) stock, marking the first insider buy in roughly five years. According to the SEC filing, Gebbia acquired 4,000 shares at an average price of $256.31, a move that has sparked excitement among electric vehicle…
In a last-minute legislative push, Washington state lawmakers passed House Bill 2077, a controversial measure dubbed the “Tesla tax” that imposes new fees on electric vehicle (EV) credits, directly impacting Tesla’s operations. Reportedly approved over the weekend as part of a $77.8 billion state budget, the bill targets automakers’ EV credits—key to meeting the state’s…
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…
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…
VinFast is set to electrify the Montreal Electric Vehicle Show (MEVS) 2025, held May 2–4 at IGA Stadium, with a commanding display of its electric SUV lineup. Showcasing the subcompact VF 6, compact VF 7, midsize VF 8, and full-size VF 9, the Vietnamese automaker is doubling down on its mission to deliver sustainable, high-performance…
In a bold move to sidestep punitive tariffs and meet surging European demand, Volvo has launched production of its compact EX30 electric SUV at its Ghent, Belgium factory, a strategic shift from its sole manufacturing hub in Zhangjiakou, China. Announced by Volvo, this €200 million ($213 million) investment fortifies the brand’s foothold in Europe, where…
New York’s aggressive push to electrify transportation is gaining momentum, with the state’s Drive Clean Rebate program injecting $30 million to offer up to $2,000 off new electric vehicles (EVs) at the point of sale, combinable with the federal $7,500 tax credit. NYSERDA’s initiative aims to make EVs more accessible, countering price barriers and federal…
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