California
Bikers -- many of whom love their noisy combustion engines -- say zero-emission motorcycles aren't ready for long-distance rides. Motorcycles emit an "outsized portion" of smog-causing pollutants. CalMatters
California
As Republicans claim California's program will raise gas prices, the man who is single-handedly going to the mat for the biggest Republican in America is arguing the policy is good for his car company. Politico
Idaho
To cover current EV incentives and get a sense of the impact former President Trump's rollback could have, Truck Parking Club compiled information from the Department of Energy to illustrate EV regulations and support in Idaho as part of a broader national analysis. Big Country News
Illinois
ComEd is expanding its EV rebate program so that drivers in Northern Illinois can receive money for purchasing pre-owned electric fleet vehicles. WTVO
International
ABM announced that it will deploy Mainspring Energy's power generation technology to enhance its electric vehicle charging solutions for fleet, commercial and industrial customers. Facilities Dive
International
Brussels is taking a more palatable approach to phasing out vehicle emissions than executives are letting on. Bloomberg
International
Several of Europe's biggest carmakers unveiled low-cost electric vehicles at the Paris Motor Show, seeking to jump-start a demand slump and recapture some of the market share held by Chinese brands. CNBC
International
China's biggest electric vehicle maker BYD has posted higher quarterly revenues than U.S. rival Tesla for the first time, but a bruising price war in its domestic market dragged on its profitability. The Financial Times
International
China renewed warnings to the EU that if the bloc conducts separate negotiations with electric vehicle companies while in talks with China, that would "shake mutual trust" and interfere with the overall negotiations, Chinese commerce ministry officials said. Reuters
International
China's commerce ministry said it "does not accept" tariffs imposed by the EU on Chinese electric vehicles, after the bloc increased tariffs on Chinese EVs to as high as 45.3%. CNBC
International
Billions of dollars from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act invested in electric vehicle batteries and their supply chain are at risk of enriching companies with links to China, according to a new report. E&E News
International
Mercedes-Benz and Porsche pledged to strengthen cost cuts after the German carmakers reported sharp declines in quarterly profits due to a slump in Chinese demand. The Financial Times
International
An Abu Dhabi-based investment firm has entered a non-binding agreement to buy 100% of McLaren's automotive business, including a stake in the McLaren Group. Electrek
International
Electric vehicles (EVs) were supposed to supercharge demand for metals such as lithium, nickel and cobalt. Yet prices for all three EV battery inputs have fallen to such bombed-out levels that producers are curtailing output and deferring new projects. Reuters
International
The tariffs, some as high as 45%, are intended to protect Europe's automotive sector, but they could escalate a trade war with China. The New York Times
International
A journalist assumed it would get easier to run an EV, but without decent infrastructure, it's getting harder and harder. The Guardian
International
Ford is struggling to make money on battery-powered models while General Motors, which started more slowly, says it is getting close to that goal. The New York Times
International
Sluggish demand for electric vehicles haunted South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution Ltd., dragging its profits down by almost 40% from a year earlier. Bloomberg
International
Lucid Motors has launched its first SUV model, which the Saudi-backed electric-vehicle maker hopes will widen its pool of potential customers, boost earnings and reverse a steep slide in its stock. The Financial Times
International
After making waves with cheap EVs, Chinese carmakers are targeting the luxury segment in Europe. Bloomberg
International
Developing an affordable electric vehicle that improves mobility will take time and money. Mexico should back private entrepreneurs instead of trying to do it by itself, writes Bloomberg columnist JP Spinetto. Bloomberg
International
If you believe the auto transition must happen at some point, delaying simply puts you further behind, writes Robin Harding, FT's Asia editor. The Financial Times
International
Porsche AG posted lower sales and operating profit in the first nine months of the year as the company grapples with challenges in the key Chinese market and a slower-than-expected shift to electric vehicles. The Wall Street Journal
International
Porsche will pare back its dealership network in China, reflecting persisting weak demand in the world's biggest auto market that has severely hit European carmakers and forced them to cut costs to soften the blow to profit margins. Reuters
International
The global transition toward electric vehicles will have "far-reaching" impacts on investment, production, international trade and employment, the International Monetary Fund said as part of its update to global economic growth forecasts. Reuters
International
The EU said it still sees "significant remaining gaps" with Beijing after eight rounds of negotiations aimed at avoiding tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles that are due to kick in by the end of this month. Bloomberg
International
We're entering a new chapter of electrification, with new, ground-breaking technology already hitting the market. Most people just haven't seen it yet. InsideEVs
International
The pace of electric vehicle sales continues to dismay some auto industry observers, but let's get real. Compared to the evolution of the internal combustion engine, electric vehicles are rocketing up the automotive food chain. CleanTechnica
International
Japan's largest automaker is struggling as low-priced Chinese EV makers, like BYD, continue gaining an edge. Toyota's global output fell for the first time in four years in the first half of 2024. Is the company's slow shift to EVs to blame? Electrek
International
Europe's largest carmaker is at war with workers and politicians as it tries to navigate a painful EV transition. The Financial Times
International
Volkswagen sees discounts on electric vehicles in China as "part of the business," the German carmaker's China boss Ralf Brandstaetter said in an interview with Handelsblatt. Reuters
International
The underlying tech of hydrogen passenger cars can still be transformative. Popular Science
Michigan
Ford Motor Co. said it's idling its F-150 Lightning electric truck plant in Dearborn from mid-November through the end of the year as the automaker continues to deal with slower-than-expected EV demand. USA Today
Michigan
The contest between Democrat Curtis Hertel and Republican Tom Barrett is ensnared in the debate around the Biden administration's effort to push the adoption of electric vehicles. Politico
New York
Zooz collaborated with NYPA to develop a power booster that incorporates energy storage and management tech to advance New York State's clean energy agenda. SmartCitiesWorld
New York
Trucking industry executives, members of the Assembly and town highway officials from across the region gathered in Cohoes to ask Gov. Kathy Hochul to pump the brakes on state regulations that mandate sales of medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks in New York starting in January. Albany Times Union
Tennessee
As the Southeast continues to draw in electric vehicle and battery manufacturers, Tennessee ranks near the top of the list for anticipated jobs and investment, according to a new report examining electric transportation in the region. Tennessee Lookout
U.S.
Electric vehicle sales have more than quadrupled since President Biden took office, marking progress on one of the administration's energy goals: to expand adoption of clean transportation and develop a nationwide EV charging network. Utility Dive
U.S.
ChargePoint just made it easier for small businesses and multifamily housing to offer EV charging. The company introduced the ChargePoint Essential cloud plan that eliminates traditional software subscription fees by using driver payments to cover costs. Electrek
U.S.
Costco, that bastion of mega-multipacks of toilet paper and supersized muffins, where coupon zealots and overspenders unite over the luxury of a buck-fifty hot dog and soda pop combo, now has a branded DC fast charging station. The Drive
U.S.
They don't want to talk about how President Biden's policies have created an EV-manufacturing boom. The Atlantic
U.S.
Although Donald Trump has opposed policies that favor electric cars, if he becomes president he could ease regulatory scrutiny of Tesla or protect lucrative credits and subsidies. The New York Times
U.S.
After aggressive price cuts on Jeep models, Stellantis said U.S. inventory improved in the third quarter. Despite this, the company's Q3 revenue slipped 27% ahead of its upcoming EV blitz. Electrek
U.S.
The U.S. is on pace to reach one car charger for every 10 gas stations this year, following a wave of infrastructure coming online from Michigan to Florida in the third quarter. Bloomberg
U.S.
California's blue-state allies in the electric truck transition are getting cold feet. Politico
U.S.
Electric vehicles and battery storage systems, the electrochemical engines of change across US transportation and power sectors, have taken center stage in the runup to the Nov. 5 elections. S&P Global Return to Top |