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California
Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian recently opened up its first "Charging Outpost" outside Yosemite National Park. The move is part of a broader push to address range anxiety. Inside Climate News
California
A new report has revealed that California greenhouse gas emissions dropped more than 2% in 2022, coinciding with a rise in electric vehicle ownership in the state. KTLA
California
In a significant step towards sustainable transportation, San Francisco recently hosted the debut of the world's first solar-electric vehicle, crafted by Aptera Motors. This pioneering vehicle is unique in its ability to self-charge using solar power, presenting a new frontier in automotive technology. One Green Planet
California
EV startup Canoo has moved its headquarters from California to Texas, while also moving its engineering operations closer to its production site in Oklahoma. Canoo and other EV van builders are now battling slowing demand in the purpose-built vehicle sphere, as major retailers and logistics giants are not in a hurry to go electric. Autoweek
Georgia
Hyundai's factory shows how clean energy projects supported by the Inflation Reduction Act are facing backlash for potential harm to the environment. E&E News
Indiana
Firefighters in Indiana had to lower a burning electric vehicle from a dealership service lift and roll it outside with dollies and a forklift to fully extinguish the flames. Automotive News
International
A research group is presenting an advance in so-called massless energy storage -- a structural battery that could halve the weight of a laptop, make the mobile phone as thin as a credit card or increase the driving range of an electric car by up to 70% on a single charge. ScienceDaily
International
Jim Farley is changing strategy to combat what he calls an "existential threat" from China's electric carmakers. The Wall Street Journal
International
Morocco is playing an increasingly important role in the global transition to electric mobility. The country has a robust manufacturing sector, the necessary expertise, high renewable energy potential, raw material sources and a strategic location. CleanTechnica
International
In 1989, Ottawa pursued a bilateral trade deal with the U.S. to insulate itself from American unilateralism. Thirty-five years later, USMCA, which is rooted in that agreement, is leading Canada to practice unilateralism, writes Marc L. Busch, the Karl F. Landegger Professor of International Business Diplomacy at the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. The Hill
International
Lotus revealed its new Theory 1 electric sports car, a concept that the automaker says "embodies the future of intelligent performance vehicles." The Verge
International
Global carmakers from Toyota and Volkswagen to General Motors have fallen further behind Tesla and Chinese rivals in developing critical software to power their vehicles, threatening their ability to secure bigger profits in the electric vehicle era. The Financial Times
International
The incipient wave of EV purchases raises a question: What will happen to the millions of gas-powered cars whose owners no longer want them? Rather than scrapping used gas vehicles or selling them domestically, rich nations will likely dispatch them to developing countries. Vox
International
eMobility provides hardware, software and electric vehicle charging infrastructure for public, residential, commercial and municipal customers. The Wall Street Journal
International
Heatmap looked at every way that you can decarbonize your life, meditated upon the politics, did the math, and concluded ... that you should buy an EV. EVs are really that important to fighting climate change. Heatmap
International
On the face of it, Joe Biden's effective ban on Chinese technology in new vehicles appeared to be a devastating blow to Beijing's burgeoning electric car industry. In reality, it poses the greatest threat to Tesla, the U.S. car giant owned by Elon Musk, Donald Trump's cheerleader-in-chief. The Telegraph
International
Amazon is striving to decarbonize parts of its business globally in an effort to progress its climate goals, chief sustainability officer Kara Hurst said at Axios House Climate Week/UN General Assembly in New York City. Axios
International
The U.S. has formally proposed a ban on Chinese- and Russian-made vehicle software after reports last month suggested that such plans could be in the works. Teslarati
International
As a domestic price war has brought vehicle prices so low embattled dealers have urged the government to intervene, customs data shows Chinese carmakers are also slashing prices in overseas markets to stay competitive. South China Morning Post
International
In the last 15 years, China has rolled out a public charging network over 10 million strong, convinced billions of drivers to go electric by dangling subsidies and other incentives, and introduced over 100 EV brands with a bevy of pricing options. CBS News
International
Tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars are pushing carmakers to consider opening new plants in the US and the EU to avoid duties. But trade restrictions may also start a new trend of automakers assembling electric vehicles overseas -- opening up new markets in the process. The Financial Times
International
The Biden administration's proposed ban on Chinese connected-car technology could prove its strongest weapon yet to fend off an onslaught of cheap Chinese electric vehicles that has upended the global auto industry. Reuters
International
Stellantis, the parent company of Jeep, Ram, and Dodge, is actively searching for a new CEO to replace current chief executive Carlos Tavares, whose contract expires in 2026. This leadership change comes as the company struggles with declining U.S. sales in its most profitable market, prompting the need for a revitalized strategy. CBT News
International
Ford's Marin Gjaja explained that most drivers don't realize the major perks of driving an EV. Not only is it more efficient, but it also offers extra benefits like skipping the lines at the gas station with the ability to charge at home. Electrek
International
In 2021, Volvo set an ambitious goal to make only all-electric vehicles by 2030. Three years later, the company has abandoned that target. Now it says it expects at least 90% of its cars to be electrified by that year, meaning some of them might be hybrids, not fully electric. Fast Company
International
The administration has announced plans to ban vehicles with Chinese software or connectivity-related hardware. U.S.-made cars, though, have their own consumer protection issues. The New Republic
International
The Chinese commerce ministry said technical teams from China and the European Commission are actively negotiating a flexible price commitment solution over the electric vehicle tariff dispute. Reuters
International
South Korea's leading automakers are doubling down on their efforts to cut EV costs with new battery tech. Hyundai and Kia are teaming up to develop LFP battery materials to power up lower-priced EVs. Electrek
International
Stellantis debuted its fully electric compact utility car in Japan as it looks to edge into a fledgling market where foreign imports are slowly gaining on pure battery vehicles from domestic brands. The Japan Times
International
Audi of America has officially announced the pricing and specifications for its all-new 2025 Q6 e-tron model line, and it came with a surprise. Electrek
International
Funding for green hydrogen startups -- particularly at the growth stage -- has dipped. Hydrogen plants and fueling stations across the U.S. have shut down. And automakers and governments seem to be on the battery electric vehicle buzz. TechCrunch
International
Volvo is now saying it will rely on a mix of hybrids and battery electric vehicles to reach its new goal of selling "90 to 100% ... electrified models" by 2030. The Verge
Maryland
The Maryland Energy Administration said it intends to issue up to $11 million in grant money to bolster access to electric vehicle charging networks. The Baltimore Sun
Michigan
A $175 million project has been announced to bring an electric vehicle battery materials company to Flint's historic Buick City. The investment is expected to create hundreds of jobs and play a key role in revitalizing the local economy, signaling a new chapter in Flint's industrial resurgence. Michigan Advance
Nevada
Nevada agencies and utilities have thus far largely dropped the ball on developing EV charging stations. Will NDOT step up to the plate? The Nevada Independent
New Jersey
Gov. Phil Murphy and the state Board of Public Utilities have announced the latest series of incentives as part of "Charge Up New Jersey," initially launched this summer. Car buyers can once again save as much as $4,000 off their electric vehicle purchase and up to $250 for buying an eligible EV charger. North Jersey Media Group
New York
The push to electrify urban taxi and rideshare fleets has created a new issue: not enough charging infrastructure in cities like New York and San Francisco. Axios
North Carolina
Drivers of electric vehicles will soon have new places to charge up in eastern North Carolina. Whether on their way to the Outer Banks or traveling on business, motorists will soon see nine new locations, including one in Elizabeth City, in which to juice up an electric vehicle fast. The Daily Advance
South Dakota
AAA has expanded its weekly Fuel Gauge Report to include the cost of electricity. The report shows South Dakota in the top 10 states for the most expensive use of public charging. KXLG
U.S.
Still, many car shoppers are clearly convinced of the benefits. U.S. hybrid car sales were up 33% from January through July compared to the previous year, accounting for 11% of new car sales, according to government data. Here's what to know. The New York Times
U.S.
GM's electric vehicle sales data shows a notable increase through August. GM sold nearly 21,000 EVs in the U.S. in July and August -- almost matching its full second-quarter EV sales. Those two back-to-back record months for GM's EVs have it within striking distance of Ford through August. CNBC
U.S.
Charging companies are catching people on camera cutting cords across entire stations, typically to strip out the copper and sell it for a profit. Bloomberg
U.S.
People are mad that they might be "forced" into buying EVs, and even if that's not actually the case, even the CEO of General Motors admits she's been caught off guard by the backlash. InsideEVs
U.S.
Monroe Capital is partnering with the White House to launch a billion-dollar initiative geared towards improving the country's landscape for electric vehicles, the firm announced. The Hill
U.S.
The number of Americans who believe electric vehicles are better for the environment than cars that run on fossil fuels has dipped 5% in the past two years, according to a new poll conducted by Ipsos. Gizmodo
U.S.
EVs are much less likely to be snatched than gas-powered cars, according to experts at the National Insurance Crime Bureau and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Experts think that's because the technology is less known and the cars are more protected. Axios
U.S.
Battery-electric vehicles accounted for 8% of new vehicle sales in June and July of this year and should be above 8% for September, according to estimates from S&P Global Mobility. While growth has slowed from the 50% year over year we experienced in 2023, the trend is still positive. Ars Technica
Virginia
Searching for a new vehicle can be challenging, but not as complex as it is to develop the infrastructure needed to power electric and low-emission vehicles at rest stops, gas stations, homes, workplaces and public areas in Virginia. Virginia Mercury
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