Arkansas
An Arkansas school district selected for a federal rebate to help fund the purchase of an electric school bus has declined to move forward with the purchase while another district selected for the program is trying to decide whether it can afford the purchase due to the high purchase and infrastructure costs that have posed a hurdle for electric-vehicle adoption nationwide. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
California
Nearly 1 in every 4 cars sold in California was an EV in first quarter. The Mercury News
California
Curbside electric vehicle chargers are coming to San Francisco, the mayor's office announced Friday, and they could start being installed within the next six months. Axios
Connecticut
A standoff over earnings between regulators and utilities that has delayed the state's electric vehicle charging program could ease slightly after what one participant described as an angry meeting arranged Friday by Gov. Ned Lamont of stakeholders in the program. Hartford Courant
Florida
Tampa police officers will soon welcome about a dozen new electric vehicles to the department's fleet for the first time. The department expects to purchase up to 13 new electric police vehicles thanks to nearly $1 million in federal funding secured by Rep. Kathy Castor. WTVT
International
The auto industry continues to shift toward electric vehicles, and while sales growth has slowed somewhat this year at many companies and in many markets, recent guidance shows that it may only be in the near-term. In a recent outlook of the global EV market, one publication has recently suggested that EV growth may be advancing substantially in some developing markets, while others have seen increased plugin hybrid EV sales. Teslarati
International
Global supply chains for rare earths are realigning to diversify away from top producer China to make permanent magnets used in products from electric vehicles to wind turbines and drones. Reuters
Louisiana
Two years after receiving federal funding to build electric vehicle charging stations across the state, Louisiana has yet to ask for bids from companies that might want the money. Louisiana Illuminator
Maine
Gov. Janet Mills recently announced that 17 new high-speed electric vehicle charging stations will open in Maine over the next year as part of the state's commitment to build an accessible and reliable network of EV chargers for residents and visitors. One such site will be at Indian Hill Trading Post on the Moosehead Lake Road in Greenville. Piscataquis Observer
Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Fleet Advisor program, which helps small businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities transition to electric vehicles, recently received $5 million in federal funding. Energy Live News
Ohio
One Ultium worker said the new contract -- under which production workers will get $35 by late 2027 -- "enables me to just go ahead and move forward in life rather than living from paycheck to paycheck." Common Dreams
Tennessee
The state senator representing the community home to the new factory said instead of full production starting in late 2025 it would like start in 2026 Tennessee Lookout
U.S.
Two coalitions of farm groups have filed what appear to be competing lawsuits in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals against EPA's rules that they say give electric vehicles an advantage over gasoline vehicles that use biofuels. The Fence Post
U.S.
The three working groups will focus on defining the charging experience, testing its reliability and usability, and developing solutions to help improve that experience on a large scale. Daily Energy Insider
U.S.
He has vowed to shred President Biden's EV policies and has threatened that "You won't be able to sell those cars." The New York Times
U.S.
Since this mechanism went into effect on Jan. 1, more than $1 billion in financial benefits to consumers at the point-of-sale have been realized through the clean vehicle advance payment program. Daily Energy Insider
U.S.
Some 75% of survey respondents say that electric grid limitations are a significant roadblock to the rollout of EV charging infrastructure. Microgrid Knowledge
U.S.
Vulnerable Senate Democrats distance themselves from Biden policies as Trump tells EVs to "rot." The Washington Post
U.S.
The company said it is proud of its achievements, but like others, Fisker has faced issues as demand has slowed. The Hill
U.S.
Fisker has filed for bankruptcy protection, becoming the latest electric-vehicle startup to collapse after Arrival and Lordstown Motors in a tough market dominated by Tesla and Chinese automakers. Reuters
U.S.
EVs work mostly fine when the temperature soars. However, Recurrent's battery readings found that EVs can lose 20 to 30% of total range in scorching weather, i.e. above 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Electrek
U.S.
The House this week rejected a pair of amendments to its annual defense policy bill that would have undermined federal electric vehicle and endangered species laws. E&E News
U.S.
Donald Trump and Republican allies in the petroleum industry have attacked President Joe Biden's tax credit for EV buyers, which they say will cost Americans their freedom. Democrats have been less vocal and more nuanced, advocating Biden's climate reduction goals while promoting homegrown technology over competition from China. The Associated Press
U.S.
U.S. EVs average less annual mileage than other vehicle types, according to the Department of Energy (DOE). But that isn't the case in other countries with significant EV fleets. Green Car Reports
Wyoming
The state gasoline tax is the main source of revenue for Wyoming's road maintenance and improvements, and the levy's logic is simple: Those who drive on the roadways should pay to maintain them. But transportation experts say some are not paying their fair share -- drivers of electric vehicles. Casper Star-Tribune
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