California
Regulators say the changes are essential to reducing carbon emissions. But political leaders in both parties are worried that gas prices could further increase. The New York Times
Connecticut
Republicans argued electric vehicles are unaffordable for most residents and would be hard to implement because the state power grid needs major upgrades. FOX61
International
A form of lithium-ion battery called LFP is becoming increasingly popular among automakers due to its advantages on cost, safety and materials. Canary Media
International
The hot new acronym in the automotive world is EREV. It's not quite an EV. It's not quite an ICE. It's a kind of PHEV -- plug-in hybrid electric vehicle -- but that collection of letters doesn't quite describe it either. WIRED
International
The storied British brand is going dormant until 2026, when it will reemerge selling only higher-end electric vehicles. BNN Bloomberg
International
Zhengzhou has seen Foxconn cut production while BYD builds new factories. Nikkei Asia
International
Donald Trump's criticism of electric vehicles looks likely to lead to the end of government subsidies for consumers who buy them, boosting Elon Musk's Tesla by hitting its rivals with greater losses. The Financial Times
International
The EU sees very limited progress in negotiations with China aimed at finding an alternative to tariffs on electric vehicles and the bloc currently sees little prospect of a quick deal, according to people familiar with the matter. Bloomberg
International
These numbers include both battery EV and plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) models, which reflects one of the stories being told this year, with numerous companies ditching purely EV targets and refocusing, in the near term, on PHEVs. The Driven
International
South Korean car maker Kia expects challenging market conditions in the near term due in part to governments' policies but will stick to its target of selling 1.6 million electric vehicles annually by 2030, a senior executive said. Reuters
International
Automakers stand to substantially grow global EV sales over the next 10 years, but only if they refocus from tech-savvy early adopters to mainstream buyers, argues a new study from consulting firm Accenture. Green Car Reports
International
Volkswagen and Rivian, a California-based maker of electric pickups and SUVs, said they would form a joint venture to develop software and electronics, extending a partnership they announced in June. The New York Times
Massachusetts
The state says the program aims to support the purchase or lease of 1,000 to 2,000 electric vehicles by the end of next year. WBUR
Michigan
SK Siltron CSS sells directly to device manufacturers which make power electronics used across many industries, not just EVs and high-speed EV charging. U.S. Department of Energy
U.S.
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation argued that incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act are key to maintaining a "globally competitive American auto industry" amid China's growing dominance of the market. E&E News
U.S.
He said Chinese EV firms were ahead of their US rivals in some areas, but added they benefit from an "uneven playing field." Business Insider
U.S.
President-elect Trump announced that he is formally nominating Musk and former Republican Presidential nominee Vivek Ramaswamy as the leaders of a newly created Department of Government Efficiency. TheStreet
U.S.
New battery-electric vehicle registrations saw a modest increase of 1.3% in September, with 110,339 vehicles registered, slightly outperforming the overall light-vehicle market's growth of 0.7%. CBT News
U.S.
Don't let the EV doomers get you down, the market for electric cars in the United States isn't shrinking. It's just not growing very fast. The Autopian
U.S.
Repair costs for the electric vehicles were higher than expected, and rental car customers leased them at lower rates compared to conventional vehicles. Energywire
U.S.
The Tesla CEO's "government efficiency" role under Trump is raising concerns about conflicts of interest. Energywire
U.S.
Noting government support for EVs has been a hotly debated issue in the US presidential election, Toyota North America COO Jack Hollis said sales of all-electric vehicle should grow organically, without rules penalizing gas-powered car sales. BNN Bloomberg
U.S.
Toyota would do well to focus its efforts on developing competitive, affordable electric cars while it still has a tiny door open into this market. Wasting its time fighting progressive regulations and pretending the future isn't just around the corner anyway is beyond dumb, it's an existential threat to the company. CleanTechnica
U.S.
The incoming administration is expected to make key decisions that could mold the electric vehicle supply chain. Climatewire
U.S.
Ending the tax credit could have grave implications for an already stalling U.S. EV transition. Reuters
U.S.
After outgoing President Joe Biden cleans out his desk in January, he will leave behind quite a mess for fossil energy stakeholders to untangle, including a new synthetic graphite factory funded partly by the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that has attracted domestic EV attention. CleanTechnica
U.S.
The Tesla billionaire is a key figure in the president-elect's orbit. One question is whether his views on climate and clean energy will have any sway. The New York Times Return to Top |