California
The Trump administration asked Republicans in Congress to stop California's ban on new gas-powered cars. The Senate parliamentarian said it wasn't allowed. The New York Times
International
Taiwan's Foxconn sees Japan as a big opportunity for growing its electric vehicle business and hopes to agree on partnerships with Japanese companies as soon as possible, an executive in charge of the business said. Reuters
International
After years of managerial turmoil and a failed merger with Honda, Nissan is attempting to right the ship. President Donald Trump's tariffs couldn't have come at a worse time. WIRED
International
Car companies are in panic mode as they scramble to respond to President Donald Trump's 25% auto tariffs. The Verge
International
Stellantis owns 51% of its joint venture with Leapmotor, but China has told automakers to halt investments in EU countries backing the tariffs. Carscoops
International
President Donald Trump's trade war is upending all aspects of the world economy, but the auto industry is particularly feeling the pain. Politico
International
President Donald Trump's new tariffs are likely to make imported electric vehicles unaffordable for most Americans and will raise prices for many others that are assembled here, according to a new study. E&E News
International
Toyota aims to have about 15 electric vehicle models developed on its own by 2027 and is targeting production of about 1 million cars a year by then, the Nikkei reported. Reuters
International
The British government eased rules on carmakers requiring them to shift toward selling electric vehicles, as officials sought to blunt some of the pain caused by new auto tariffs on foreign cars sold in the United States. The New York Times
International
Volkswagen's global deliveries rose in the first quarter, lifted by a surge in demand for its electric vehicles as customers turned away from Elon Musk's Tesla. Bloomberg
Maryland
The decision comes after auto dealers raised concerns with the regulations' ambitious timeline. Climatewire
Massachusetts
Massachusetts is getting close to building its first electric vehicle rapid charging stations backed by federal money. The first five station locations have been approved along interstates 195 and 495 and Route 2, state officials said. Construction is expected to start soon and some could be open for charging before the end of the year. Boston Globe
U.S.
Billions of dollars in clean energy projects have been canceled since Donald Trump took office again. The Washington Post
U.S.
Americans are less interested in buying and owning electric vehicles than they were two years ago, according to recent Gallup polling. The Washington Post
U.S.
A secretive EV startup backed by Amazon's Jeff Bezos and others plans to produce an affordable, low-cost electric pickup as soon as next year in Indiana. Axios
U.S.
Cadillac is ending production of the gas-powered, three-row SUV XT6 sooner than planned and will extend production of its smaller XT5 model through 2026 due to strong customer demand, according to an internal memo sent to employees of General Motors' Spring Hill Assembly plant in Tennessee. Detroit Free Press
U.S.
President Trump turned the government into a showroom. Americans aren't buying it. Slate
U.S.
General Motors' sales of electric vehicles jumped 94% in the first quarter. EnergyHub said its managed EV charging programs can help utilities maintain grid stability as EV demand rises. Utility Dive
U.S.
Jeff Bezos is funding a secretive EV startup based in Michigan called Slate Auto that could start production as soon as next year, according to multiple sources and documents that link the billionaire's family office to the startup. TechCrunch
U.S.
Former Tesla owners are on the hunt for their next EV, creating an opportunity for legacy automakers and EV startups to gain ground. The Orange County Register
U.S.
It's clear that hybrid vehicles garner a much stronger level of interest than purely electric ones in the America of 2025. Road & Track
U.S.
Automakers were already pulling back on ambitious electrification plans amid shrinking federal support and are strapped for cash on what is the less lucrative side of their businesses. The Associated Press
U.S.
US tariffs are expected to put foreign EV manufacturers in a pinch, as more than a third of battery powered automobiles are imported from outside the country, according to a report. Carbon Pulse
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