California
California's electric vehicle infrastructure is reaching a major milestone as 25% of new cars sold in the state are electric. State energy officials say there are about 120,000 gas station nozzles and more than 178,000 electric charging stations. CBS News
California
A popular electric vehicle manufacturer is on track to operate a new Milpitas facility by the end of the year. The Mercury News
California
Electric vehicle charging ports now outnumber gas nozzles across the Golden State, a sign of the increasing number of zero-emission vehicles on the road. But the milestone arrives as the federal government has moved to deprioritize the shift away from gasoline-powered cars. Los Angeles Times
Florida
In the rollback of former President Joe Biden's climate policies, the Trump administration pumped the brakes on more than $4.7 million worth of charging station projects in Miami-Dade and put an end to a plan for a nationwide, interconnected charging network designed to ease those fears. Miami Herald
Florida
The screeching of tires rang out over the thumping Shakira music, as stunt drivers plastered passengers to their seats by drifting sideways across a parking lot. Kids squealed with delight as motocross athletes on dirt bikes launched themselves off a ramp 80 feet into the air. Tampa Bay Times
Georgia
Hyundai has debuted what it calls the Hyundai Metaplant to the public in a scene straight out of a sci-fi. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
International
Nio now expects to deliver only as many as 43,000 cars in the three months that will end March 31 and report revenue of about $1.8 billion, the company said. That's short of the roughly 65,000 units and $2.5 billion the market was looking for. Bloomberg
International
The head of the Manitoba Electric Vehicle Association won't go as far as supporting the province's decision to remove Teslas and China-made electric vehicles from the EV rebate program, but he understands it. CBC
International
Japanese automakers, initially optimistic about some of President Trump's policies, are reckoning with potentially devastating U.S. taxes on foreign-made cars. The New York Times
International
Renault said Josep Maria Recasens would become the new CEO of Renault's electrical vehicles unit Ampere on April 1, replacing group CEO Luca de Meo in that role. Reuters
International
Tesla's Chinese competitor BYD recorded a 73% jump in fourth-quarter profit and said its annual revenue for 2024 crossed the $100 billion mark, surpassing the U.S. automaker. CBC
International
Tesla's EU sales plunged for the second consecutive month in February, despite an overall increase in demand for electric vehicles at other carmakers. The Wall Street Journal
International
Canada has frozen all rebate payments for Tesla and banned the electric-vehicle maker from future EV rebate programs, Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland said. Reuters
International
Micromobility startup Also has spun out of EV company Rivian with $105 million in funding from VC firm Eclipse. Axios
International
The company led by President Trump's confidant Elon Musk builds all the cars it sells in the United States domestically and will be exempt from tariffs on finished vehicles. The New York Times
International
From broadband internet and mobile phones to cash-free societies, digital government and cloud computing, Nordic countries' early adoption of innovations has often given their companies a head start. The Financial Times
International
President Donald Trump's new auto tariffs will have a "significant" effect on Tesla, CEO Elon Musk says. Quartz
International
The head of BP's electric vehicle charging business, BP Pulse, Richard Bartlett, has left the company, a BP spokesperson said, weeks after a strategy revamp to refocus on oil and gas. Reuters
Massachusetts
One of the biggest challenges for electric vehicle owners in Boston is finding convenient and accessible charging stations. However, the city is taking strides to solve the issue by installing curbside chargers across the city. CBS News
New York
An upstate New York lawmaker who's said she's "disgusted" with Elon Musk is targeting Tesla's operations. Politico
North Dakota
North Dakota lawmakers are weighing the first increase to the gas tax in 20 years and an increased electric vehicle fee, with the new tax revenue earmarked for improving local roads. North Dakota Monitor
Oregon
Oregon recently celebrated registering more than 100,000 electric vehicles, which Gov. Tina Kotek called a "milestone" for reaching the state's climate goals. Oregon Capital Chronicle
Texas
Electric vehicles reduce air pollution, including ozone, the harmful pollutant created by nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds emitted by gasoline and diesel vehicles. The Dallas Morning News
U.S.
Republican plans to scrap nearly all federal support for electric vehicles could kneecap the nascent industry, auto industry experts say, just when more Americans are considering buying an EV and car companies are planning big investments. The Washington Post
U.S.
Hyundai will reportedly announce a $20 billion investment in a new American facilities to offset President Donald Trump's tariffs and a looming trade war. UPI
U.S.
After some car owners were not able to claim the EV tax credit this spring, the IRS has created a fix, according to the trade group representing auto dealers. NPR
Washington
Along with the Tesla dealership protests and vandalism of cars making national headlines, more people than ever are choosing to trade in their Teslas. Of vehicles traded at dealerships for new or used cars through March 16, 1.4% were Teslas from model year 2017 or newer -- the highest share on record, per Edmunds. A year ago, 0.4% of all vehicles traded in were Teslas. GeekWire
Washington
Some level of desperation seems to be setting in for Tesla owners in the liberal city, writes Danny Westneat. The Seattle Times
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